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december 2009 / the tasting panel / 31 92 Henry's Drive 2006 Parson's Flat Shiraz- Cabernet, Padthaway, McLaren Valley, Australia ($40) Lush and dense with velvety texture, excel- lent structure and a long, mellow finish; a great demonstration of the strengths of both varieties. QUINTESSENTIAL 92 Ceretto 2006 Asij Barbaresco, Italy ($45) Graceful and complex with elegant plum and cherry fruit plus a lovely wood com- ponent; floral, refined and yet powerful with depth and stunning lift. WILSON DANIELS 90 San Felice 2006 Pug- nitello, Toscana, Italy ($46) Are you ready for Pugnitello? Distinctive spicy nose, deep ruby color, plump, dense and velvety with smoke and rich plum and cassis fruit; lovely balance and power. MARGAUX & ASSOCIATES value and by-the-glass recommendations 88 Round Hill 2008 Chardon- nay, Oak Free, California ($12) Silky and juicy with bright, ripe fruit that is clean and smooth; crisp, lively and balanced. RUTHERFORD WINE COMPANY 88 L'Ecole No 41 2008 Chenin Blanc, "Walla Voila," Walla Walla Valley ($14) Bright and juicy with fruit and some sweetness. LOWDEN SCHOOLHOUSE CORP. 89 M. Chapoutier 2007 Côtes-du- Rhône Belleruche Rouge, France ($13) Smooth and bright with spice, blackberry and plum; balanced, fresh, long and charming. TERLATO IMPORTS 90 Tangent 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Paragon Vineyard, Edna Valley ($13) Bright gooseberry and citrus aromas; silky and refined with lovely elegant fruit and a long, zesty finish; clean, balanced and delicious. BAILEYANA 88 Terrapura 2008 Caber- net Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile ($11) Smooth, clean and fresh with juicy plum and bright acidity; lively, silky and nicely bal- anced with a long finish. QUINTESSENTIAL december 2009 / the tasting panel / 31 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK KENDALL-JACKSON – "KJ Country" – Half Spd – 17 x 5-1/2 trim Filename: 99983_KJCountry_PTP_Dec09 Ad Size: B: 17-1/4 x 5-3/4; T: 17 x 5-1/2; L: 16-1/2 Final Version: 10/12/2009 - Jackson Country. T H E B E S T W I N E C a b e r n e t S a u v i g n o n V i n e y a r d H a w k e y e M o u n t a i n E s t a t e , A l e x a n d e r Va l l e y