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94 FEL 2012 Pinot Noir, Hirsch Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ($65) Silky and feminine with beautiful cherry and raspberry fruit; smooth and elegant, bright and balanced; seamless, savory and lovely. LEDE FAMILY WINES 94 Goldeneye 2012 Ten Degrees Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley ($115) Duckhorn's Pinot project is nearly 20 years old now and producing stellar Mendocino wines; lush, deep and juicy with bright cherry and raspberry; silky, fresh and savory with spice and lovely depth. 95 Robert Mondavi Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville ($145) Mondavi undisputedly makes some of Napa Valley's best Cabernets and this is one of the finest; velvety rich plum, blackberry and spice layered with sweet vanilla oak in a lush, but not overpowering, style. CONSTELLATION WINE U.S. IMPORTS 91 The Lane Vineyard 2015 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Block 10, Adelaide Hills, Australia ($19) Silky and lush with juicy acidity and crisp style; round and rich with layers of complexity; balanced, fresh and lovely; classic. PACIFIC HIGHWAY WINE & SPIRITS 94 Wakefield Wines 2012 St. Andrews Shiraz, Clare Valley, Australia ($60) Move along, critter labels—this is Australia. Deep, long black cherry, cassis and blackberry and loaded with spice and vanilla oak; dense, complex and layered; deep and lovely. AMERICAN WINE DISTRIBUTORS 93 Vista da Régua 2009 Vinhas Velhas, Douro DOC, Portugal ($32) A stylish field blend of eight varieties from venerable Quinta dos Avidagos; ripe and rich with intensity and depth; powerful and layered with blackberry, cassis and spice. Another release that proves table wines are the future in Portugal. SAN FRANCISCO WINE EXCHANGE 91 Domaine Vincent Delaporte 2014 Sancerre, France ($30) Silky and juicy with racy citrus and mineral depth; lush and tangy with clean, bright style; pure, lively fruit and great length. VINEYARD BRANDS 92 Chêne Bleu 2011 Aliot, Vin de Pays du Vaucluse, France ($85) A white Rhône blend named for the medieval glassblower who once owned the property; elegant and aromatic with richness and creamy style; 65% Rousanne, 30% Grenache Blanc, 5% Marsanne. WILSON DANIELS 90 Carpineto 2010 Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy ($26) Vibrant with tangy acidity and bright raspberry and plum fruit; silky and balanced with lovely lift; long and bright. OPICI IMPORTS 92 Tenuta Campo al Mare 2013 Bolgheri DOC, Italy ($32) Smooth and velvety with lovely plum, blackberry and cassis; ripe, mellow and rich with tangy acid structure and lovely balance; long and modern. 51% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot. KOBRAND CORP. 93 Cabreo 2012 Il Borgo, Toscana IGT, Italy ($57) A Folonari property specializing in Super Tuscans; dark and fragrant with ripe plum, blackberries and spice; firm, nicely structured and long with layers of depth and big aging potential. 70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. KOBRAND CORP. Taste the Wine that Won the Heart of San Francisco. Order online: cruwinecompany.com or by phone: 559.673.6372. 94 POINTS 94 POINTS e 2012 CRU Vineyard Montage Pinot Noir won Double Gold with an impressive 94 points! e 2012 CRU Richard's Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley, also took Double Gold with 94 points.