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Meinhard Forstreiter Grüner Veltliner Qualitätswein Trocken Kremstal Kremser Kögl Bergwein 2007 $12 (Wine Spectator)

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This has good density and power to the grapefruit, apple, orange peel and peach flavors. There’s plenty of fresh acidity, which supports the fresh, spicy finish. Drink now through 2014. 4,583 cases made.

Posted in: Wine Comments(0) January 2009

Régis Minet Pouilly-Fumé Vieilles Vignes 2007 $24 (Wine Spectator)

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This has nice cut, with piercing thyme, lemon zest, chive flower and sea salt notes that crackle through the tangy finish. A bit bony now, but should settle in nicely. Drink now through 2011. 1,400 cases imported.

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Yves Cuilleron St.-Joseph Les Serines 2006 $70 (Wine Spectator)

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Gorgeous aromas and flavors of warm fig bread, raspberry ganache and boysenberry confiture are laced with superfresh acidity and a bright, minerally spine. Stays tightly focused through the lengthy finish. Drink now through 2012. 1,650 cases made.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley Cold Creek Vineyard 2007 $14 (Wine Spectator)

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Soft and ripe, this is definitely sweet but balanced with a refreshing zing of lemon to go with the generous apricot and apple flavors. Drink now. 4,500 cases made.

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Rusack Syrah Santa Barbara County 2006 $25 (Wine Spectator)

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Firm, intense and concentrated, with spicy, peppery wild berry aromas that carry over to the palate in a generous full-bodied style. Ends with a touch of nutmeg and sandalwood. Drink now through 2012. 1,290 cases made.

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Domaine Chèze St.-Joseph Caroline Cuvée Prestige 2006 $39 (Wine Spectator)

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Juicy and ripe, with a solid core of crushed red and black cherry fruit laced with sweet tobacco, cocoa and iron hints. The silky-textured finish lets the toast note linger gently. Drink now through 2012. 2,080 cases made.

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Bodegas Luzón Jumilla 2007 $9 (Wine Spectator)

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Smoky and inky notes, along with licorice, frame flavors of cassis, mineral and game in this firm, juicy red, which is focused and expressive. Drink now through 2011. 5,000 cases imported.

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Elderton Shiraz Barossa 2005 $31 (Wine Spectator)

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Smooth and focused, with a peppermint edge to the red cherry and blackberry flavors, finishing with a layer of sweet spices. Drink now through 2013. 900 cases imported.

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Kinton Syrah Santa Barbara County 2006 $19 (Wine Spectator)

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Serves up a tasty mix of blackberry and wild berry flavors woven in with mineral and pebble notes, ending with a touch of tobacco and sage. Drink now through 2012. 5,400 cases made.

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Hardys Shiraz South Australia Nottage Hill 2006 $9 (Wine Spectator)

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On the light side, with cherry, raspberry and toasty, earthy notes mingling on the focused finish. Drink now. 7,000 cases imported.

Posted in: Wine Comments(0) January 2009

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