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Jan. 28, 2010
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DENNER
Syrah Paso Robles 2007
$40
Smooth, ripe and fleshy, with a mix of creamy black cherry, wild berry, floral and spice scents that are rich, layered, complex and persistent, with a long, lingering finish that kicks up mineral and tobacco notes. Drink now through 2016. 807 cases made. —James Laube
Jan. 23, 2010
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SCHLOSS VOLLRADS
Riesling Kabinett Rheingau 2008
$20
Vivid apricot, peach and lemon aromas and flavors are matched to a juicy texture, lingering beautifully on the long finish. Hard not to drink now, but this should develop well. Drink now through 2020. 4,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. —Bruce Sanderson
Jan. 22, 2010
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ROBERT WEIL
Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken Rheingau 2008
$40
Mineral-laced and dry, this smells like rain on hot stones, with apple and grapefruit notes adding equilibrium. Offers fine purity and sense of place. Drink now through 2017. 2,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson
Jan. 21, 2010
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BODEGAS MONTE LA REINA
Toro Vendimia Seleccionada 2005
$20
Bold yet still balanced, this firm red shows vibrant wild cherry and cranberry flavors, with solid but well-integrated tannins and accents of chocolate, spice and licorice. Expressive. Drink now through 2014. 12,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. —Thomas Matthews
Jan. 21, 2010
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POGGIO BONELLI
Toscana Tramonto D'oca 2006
$35
Displays blackberry, with black pepper and violet -- a great nose. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a polished mouthfeel. Long and very beautiful. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best after 2011. 1,100 cases made, 700 cases imported. —JS
Jan. 20, 2010
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DOMAINE VACHERON-POUIZIN
Côtes Du Rhône Clos Du Caillou Les Quartz 2007
$34
Quite ripe, offering raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors, but they stay fresh and racy, with graphite, fruitcake and incense notes helping to extend the finish. Drink now. 1,350 cases made. —James Molesworth
Jan. 19, 2010
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TENSLEY
Syrah Santa Barbara County Colson Canyon Vineyard 2008
$38
Displays gorgeous fruit, with a medley of wild berry, blackberry, huckleberry and boysenberry fruit that's pure, rich and intense, yet elegant, supple and refined. The fruit flavors are sustained on the finish, ending minerally, with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2017. 1,610 cases made. —James Laube
Jan. 18, 2010
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TABLAS CREEK
Grenache Paso Robles 2007
$35
Offers a wonderful purity of flavors built around ripe blueberry, wild berry and boysenberry fruit, with tight-knit mineral and earth notes that turn grainy and give the berry flavors traction. Drink now through 2016. 750 cases made. —James Laube
Jan. 16, 2010
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NORTHSTAR
Merlot Columbia Valley 2006
$40
Firm in texture, with sandy tannins around a ripe core of currant and berry flavors, the fruit winning easily on the finish. Needs time, but this will be elegant. Best from 2012 through 2016. 10,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman
Jan. 15, 2010
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DOMAINE DES BAUMARD
Savennières 2006
$22
A fresh, stony style, with hints of green plum and green almond in reserve, while the floral, white peach and melon rind notes hold sway for now. A textbook version. Drink now through 2013. 2,400 cases made. —James Molesworth
