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40 / the tasting panel / january–february 2010 bLue rEViEwS Anthony Dias BLUE REVIEWS i n each issue, editor-in-Chief anthony dias Blue selects a wide range of the best wines and spirits from among the more than 500 he samples over the course of a month. The reviews are subjective editorial evaluations, made without regard to advertising, and products are scored on a 100-point scale: 85-90: VERY GOOD 90-94: OUTSTANDING 95-100: CLASSIC Once products are selected for publication, producers and importers will be offered the option of having their review accompanied by an image (bottle photo or label art) for a nominal fee. There is no obligation to add an image, nor does the decision affect the review or score in any way. The "twisty" icon indicates wines sealed with a screwcap closure. For additional Blue reviews, go to www.tastingpanelmag.com. DOMESTIC 89 D aniel Gehrs Wines 2008 Riesling, Limited, Monterey ($19) Pretty and fresh with sweet peach and tangy acidity; lively and balanced. 89 S even Hills Winery 2008 Pinot Gris, Melrose Vineyard, Umpqua Valley ($16) Brisk and juicy with tangy fruit and bright citrus and peach; clean, long and smooth. 90 G rgich Hills 2008 Estate Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley ($30) rich, clean and bright with juicy citrus and peach; fresh, with lovely texture and style. Biodynamic. 90 R obert Mondavi 2007 Chardonnay, Reserve, Napa Valley ($40) Juicy and pure with lovely toasted oak and a backbone of racy acidity; bright, edgy and balanced. COnSTellaTiOn WineS U.S. 91 Ramey Wine Cellars 2007 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast ($38) Bright and juicy with lush texture and a core of racy acidity; balanced, refined and complex. 90 B ennett Lane 2007 Turn 4 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($20) Smooth and lush with plum and sweet oak; rich texture, density, depth and spice with a long finish. 89 S ausal Winery 2007 Sangiovese, Estate, Alexander Valley ($20) dense, ripe and juicy with plum, spice and violets; rich, deep and built around a core of fresh acidity. 90 A delaida Cellars 2006 Syrah, Viking Estate, Paso Robles ($55) dark, dense and concentrated with black plum, cassis and cherry fruit; lush and long with lovely acid structure and great balance. 91 M acPhail Family 2007 Pinot Noir, Pratt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ($60) fresh and juicy with lovely cherry fruit and tangy acidity; clean, nervy and nicely balanced with a long, tangy finish and good balance.