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RETAILER WINESELECTIONS The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel recommends a lineup of top quality/value summer wines. For this issue, we asked members of the Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel to recommend some of their favorite summer wines, both reds and whites. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine's retail price (which varies from store to store and market to market). If you're a retail beverage professional who would like to learn about participating in our panel, call Richard Brandes at 212-353-3832, or email him at rbrandes@specialtyim.com. FIVE STARS ##### (95) Sonoma Coast Vineyards SVC Freestone Hills Pinot Noir 2010 (California). Fresh cherry and raspberry nose; soft on the palate finishing with perfect balance of tannins and bright acidity. ($49) ##### (95) Tres Sabors Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (California). Single-vineyard sourced from the Farina hillside property on Sonoma Mt., a beautiful, aromatic wine with hints of grapefruit, lime and tangerines; rich minerality. ($40) ##### (95) Gysler Scheurebe Halbtrocken (2011 Rheinhessen, Germany). Scheurebe yields wines that display hints of apricot, nectarine, and citrus. Gysler's is richly fragrant and flavorful. It's not-quitedry and is especially good with Schnitzel and other traditional German cuisine. ($17) ##### (95) St. Supery Rosé 2012 (California). Eye-catching, rich red color with an elegant pomegranate, fresh strawberry aroma. Light, bright and crisp! Cab, merlot, petit verdot and cab franc make this light summer rosé crisp, dry and nuanced. ($19) ##### (94) Domaine de L'orme Saint Pourcain Les Grands Vaux Blanc 2011 (France). Saint Pourcain is a tiny A.O.C. upstream from Loire Valley; the tressalier grape there yields a lovely white wine that has a spicy, floral bouquet with hints of jasmine and citrus on the palate and a slight minerality on the finish; a great aperitif or pairs well with mild Asian dishes. ($17) ##### (93) Fiddletown Old Vine Zinfandel 2010 (California). A harmonious blend from five different vineyards (primarily Zanini Ranch fruit); aged 16 months, with rich raspberry, blackberry and plum flavors; pair with barbeque and brisket. ($19) ##### (92) B.R. Cohn "Silver Label" Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (California). A lot of cherry and tobacco with great fruit for the fruit-forward cabernet drinkers and great structure for the big cabernet drinkers; perfect for any steak or barbequed meats. ($19) ##### (93) A to Z Rosé 2012 (Oregon). Awesome Rosé of sangiovese - bright, clean, fresh - loaded with wild strawberry aroma and fruit; great with grilled salmon, smoked ham; a good wine to have on hand for any occasion. ($13) ##### (92) Stage Left Cellars "The Go Getter" (Viognier 57%, Grenache Blanc 29%, Roussanne 14%) 2010 (California). Stage Left Cellars brings grapes from places as far south as Paso Robles and as northerly as Oregon and makes the wine in Oakland, CA; this 2010 vintage has a flavor profile close to southern Rhone, with honeysuckle and lemon zest, Meyer lemon, pineapple and lavender; ased on its good balance of acidity, minerals and flavors, oysters, artichokes and roasted lemon chicken make great parings. ($30) ##### (92) Long Shadows Poet's Leap Riesling 2011 (Washington State). This is a fresh, vibrant Riesling with white peach flavors and a bright acidity; the finish is long and lively with a solid brace of minerality. ($22) ##### (92) Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir 2011 (California). Bright Bing cherry with hints of cedar and tobacco flesh out the outstanding pinot noir; a fine balance between savory and acidity makes for a dynamic sipping experience; salmon on the grill is a good pairing. ($20) Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • May/June 2013 • 47