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2009 (California). A blend of 87% zinfandel and 13% petite sirah; distinctive jammy characters; aromas of raspberry and red berry; on the palate, the wine exhibits denser elements of blackberry, anise and pepper, finishing with a smooth and balanced finish; at only 13.5% alcohol, this is a sophisticated zinfandel with old world character and charm. ($20) ##### (92) Quivira Dry Creek Zinfandel 2010 (California). Dry Creek is sometimes seen as the benchmark region for producing quality zinfandels, and this wine does not disappoint; dark in the glass, with purple hints; the nose is filled with berry and spiced plum, with notes of vanilla; on the palate, the rich fruit is balanced by the acidity, with dark fruit and balanced tannins. ($22) ##### (92) Charles Krug St. Helena Napa Valley Zinfandel 2008 (California). From one of the pioneers of wine production in Napa Valley, this zinfandel has a dark ruby color, and lovely focus on the nose and palate; plenty of berry and cherry are complemented by brown spice and hints of vanilla; he palate is supple, and the finish is long and balanced. ($25) FOUR STARS #### (91) Frog's Leap Napa Valley Zinfandel 2010 (California). A classic zinfandel profile with a velvety mouthfeel and well rounded acidity; the texture and fruit roll over the mid-palate creating a silky, berry finish; great food wine. ($27) #### (91) Bonterra Mendocino County Zinfandel 2010 (California). Produced from organically grown grapes, this wine is elegant and bright; the color is a dense ruby with purple notes; the nose is scented with bright berry, plum, and peppery notes; the flavors are bright and clean, with the intense fruit and barrel aging contributing to the long and balanced finish. ($16) #### (91) Triusco Primitivo 2009 (Italy). This primitivo, from the southern tip of Italy, combines rich fruit with an acid-driven finesse, providing a balanced, high quality wine; the nose is brighter, and more fruit driven than most of its American cousins; six months in barrel provide a hint of spice and texture, adding to the complexity of the wine. ($20) #### (91) OZV Lodi Zinfandel 2009 (California). A nose of blueberries and chocolate lead to flavors of raspberry jam; extremely well balanced with a pleasant lingering finish. ($18) NATIONAL RETAILER WINE PANEL ABC Fine Wines & Spirits Orlando, FL Brad Lewis, Director of Wine Sales Bottle Bargains Northport, NY Ryan Armstrong Store Manager Andina Restaurant/ Pearl Wine Shop Portland, OR Ken Collura Director/Sommelier Bottle King Liquors Livingston, NJ Steve Carpentier General Manager Crestwood Liquors Coventry, RI Matthew A. Reay VP Marketing/ Merchandising Flute New York, NY Herve Rousseau Owner Holiday Wine Cellar Escondido, CA Jim Kern Manager, Wine Buyer Mills Fine Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Peter Finkelstein Wine Consultant Tavistock Restaurants San Francisco, CA Carolin Meier Director of Wine Hy Vee Wine & Spirits Milan, IL Charles Gibson Wine & Spirits Manager North Ridge Wine Ellicott City, MD Brad Boarman Owner Trig's Cellar 70 Minocqua, WI Dennis J. Kohl Beverage Consultant Hyatt Regency Bethesda, MD Josh Haugh Food & Beverage Director Prime Wines & Spirits Kenmore, NY Rick McLeod Wine Manager Total Wine & More Claymont, DE Christina Pearce Senior Buyer Premium Wine & Spirits Williamsville, NY Dave Cleveland General Manager Vino 100 Michael A. Schaefer, CWE Dir., Business Development Bowery & Vine Wine & Spirits New York, NY Bill Beard, Manager Frugal MacDoogal's Nashville, TN Jack Mantle, Wine Dept. Brown Derby Stores Springfield, MO John Riley Retail Fine Wine Buyer The Grog Shop Huntington, NY Rob Wand Manager/Wine Buyer Bullfrog Wine and Spirits Fort Collins, CO Chuck Carlson GM, Certified Sommelier Hamilton Beverage/ United Package Liquors Indianapolis, IN Arnie Lewin Manager/Wine Buyer Liquor Barn Louisville, KY Michael Sorg Wine Manager Beverages & more! Concord, CA Wilfred Wong E-Commerce Cellar Master Cornwall Wine & Spirits Cornwall, NY Kenn Brodmerkel, Owner Happy Harry's Bottle Shop Grand Forks, ND Dustin Mitzel General Manager Liquorama Wine Cellars Hyde Park, NY Maggie Gephard Vice President/General Manager The Boerne Wine Co. Boerne, TX Tom Geoghegan "Wine Guy" Cotuit Liquors Marston Mills, MA Dan O'Brien, President Haskell's Minnetonka, MN Daniel A. Manning President Malloy's Finest Wine & Spirits Lisle, IL Bruce R. Jaworski Wine Director Artisan Selections Hockessin, DE John Driscoll Sales Manager Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Phil Altherr, GM Katie Harper, Wine Sales Berbiglia Wine & Spirits Kansas City, MO Ralph J. Bondon Vice President/Owner K&L Wine Merchants Redwood City, CA Bryan Brick Sales Consultant 42 • Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • January/February 2013 Prestige Wine & Spirits Orchard Park, NY Jeff Vignaux General Manager Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods Houston, TX Hermen Key VP, Retail Development Spencer's for Steaks and Chops Salt Lake City, UT Louis Coppel Wine Host Willowbrook Spirit Shoppe Cromwell, CT Christopher Cambareri Owner Yankee Wine Newton, CT Steve Small General Manager