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october 2016 / the tasting panel / 79 94 Chimney Rock 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Tomahawk Vineyard, Stags Leap District ($155) Sleek Stags Leap Cabernet with velvety texture backed by a thread of searing acidity; classic structure and great length. TERLATO WINES IMPORTS 91 De Bortoli Wines 2015 Regional Reserve Sauvignon Blanc–Semillon, Yarra Valley, Australia ($18) A superb value white Bordeaux-style blend with creamy texture and style; quite charming. 91% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Semillon. SAN FRANCISCO WINE EXCHANGE 90 Masi 2012 Campofiorin, Verona IGT, Italy ($19) A great by- the-glass offering from this well- known Amarone producer ; fresh and bright with racy fruit and spicy style. A blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. KOBRAND 91 Hope Estate 2013 The Ripper Shiraz, Geographe, Western Australia ($20) "Ripper" is an Australian term for really great. Supple, spicy, velvety and intense. A lovely wine. WINESELLERS LTD. 91 Finca El Origen 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva, Vista Flores Single Vineyard, Mendoza ($23) Chilean producer Santa Carolina's Argentine winery. Loaded with blackberry and cherry; supple texture with nice notes of chocolate and spice. CAROLINA WINE BRANDS 92 Prats & Symington 2013 Post Scriptum, Douro, Portugal ($25) Portuguese table wines are the Next Big Thing. Racy, deep, toasty and delicious. 59% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca, 5.5% Tinta Roriz, 5.5% Tinta Barroca. PREMIUM PORTS WINES