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##### (92) Altosur Tupungato Mendoza Chardonnay 2010 (Argentina). Estate grown, produced, and bottled by Finca Sophenia as a second label; hand-harvested and sorted, using stainless steel fermentation with only a kiss of oak aging (15%).Clean, crisp with an easy drinking style; hints of pineapple, white peaches and apricots, with just a touch of vanilla on the end. ($19) ##### (92) Castello Banfi Fontanelle Chardonnay 2011 (Italy). A pale straw yellow in the glass, this Italian entry into the crowded Chardonnay field rises above much of the competition; elegant and complex notes of stone and tropical fruit on the nose and palate are supplemented by hints of spice and vanilla; good value. ($19) ##### (92) Gary Farrell Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010 (California). Showcasing its pedigree, the wine is a bight yellowgold with good viscosity; the nose is full of tree fruit and stone fruit, with notes of high-toned spices; the palate has weight, with the same spice notes; the combination of solid mouthfeel and balancing acidity contribute to the wine's complexity and finish. ($30) unoaked Chardonnay in a distinctive crock bottle; ribght and refreshing, balanced acidity, hints of ripe apple; good by itself or with simple shellfish and chicken dishes. ($25) ##### (92) Antica Chardonnay 2011 (California). Rich and full-bodied Napa Valley Chardonnay; through the bold flavors and full body, this beauty still maintains elegance and finesse; lemon peel, pear and creamy vanilla are displayed in this rich and creamy traditional Napa Valley Chardonnay. ($36) ##### (92) Daniel Dampt Chablis 2011 (France). Awesome bargain for an exceptional French Chablis; balanced fruit and acidity; inviting aromas of subtle citrus; more elegant in style with much lower acidity than others in its class; apleasure with a plate of oysters. ($24) ##### (92) Familia Zuccardi Q Mendoza Chardonnay 2011 (Argentina). Bright lemon with note of green at the edge, the nose is dominated by stone fruit, with hints of spice provided by the barrel fermentation and a brief time aged in oak; the palate is solid, with an attractive nervous energy; plenty of weight, depth, with a fine finish. ($20) ##### (92) Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2011 (California). From Caymus Vineyards; a delightful, ##### (92) Vega Sindoa Chardonnay 2010 (Spain). Apple, pineapple, citrusy lime and a pronounced minerality; Burgundy en Espana; sur lie aging gives this wine a finish tinged with vanilla and spice cake. ($15) ##### (92) Tolosa No Oak Chardonnay 2011 (California). Beautiful aromas of flowers and lemon; the flavors are rich and slightly sweet; the wine finishes crisp and clean with a lingering elegance. ($20) NATIONAL RETAILER WINE PANEL Crestwood Liquors Coventry, RI Matthew A. Reay VP Marketing/ Merchandising Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Silvis, IL Kevin Miller Wine & Spirits Manager North Ridge Wine Ellicott City, MD Brad Boarman Owner Trig's Cellar 70 Minocqua, WI Dennis J. Kohl Beverage Consultant Flute New York, NY Herve Rousseau Owner 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 Bowery & Vine Wine & Spirits New York, NY Bill Beard, Manager Frugal MacDoogal's Nashville, TN Jack Mantle, Wine Dept. K&L Wine Merchants Redwood City, CA Bryan Brick Sales Consultant Premium Wine & Spirits Williamsville, NY Dave Cleveland General Manager Vino 100 Michael A. Schaefer, CWE Dir., Business Development Brown Derby Stores Springfield, MO John Riley Retail Fine Wine Buyer Hamilton Beverage/ United Package Liquors Indianapolis, IN Arnie Lewin Manager/Wine Buyer Liquor Barn Louisville, KY Michael Sorg Wine Manager Bullfrog Wine and Spirits Fort Collins, CO Chuck Carlson GM, Certified Sommelier Happy Harry's Bottle Shop Grand Forks, ND Dustin Mitzel General Manager Liquorama Wine Cellars Hyde Park, NY Maggie Gephard Vice President/General Manager Cordially Yours Wine and Spirits Depew, NY Jeannine Babcock Director Wine & Spirits Haskell's Minnetonka, MN Ted Farrell President Malloy's Finest Wine & Spirits Lisle, IL Bruce R. Jaworski Wine Director 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 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 Beverages & more! Concord, CA Wilfred Wong E-Commerce Cellar Master The Boerne Wine Co. Boerne, TX Tom Geoghegan "Wine Guy" Cotuit Liquors Marston Mills, MA Dan O'Brien, President Holiday Wine Cellar Escondido, CA Jim Kern Manager, Wine Buyer Mills Fine Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Peter Finkelstein Wine Consultant 72 • Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • March/April 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 Tavistock Restaurants San Francisco, CA Carolin Meier Director of Wine Willowbrook Spirit Shoppe Cromwell, CT Christopher Cambareri Owner Yankee Wine Newton, CT Steve Small General Manager