Beverage Dynamics is the largest national business magazine devoted exclusively to the needs of off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, from single liquor stores to big box chains, through coverage of the latest trends in wine, beer and spirits.
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#### (90) Commanderie de Peyrassol Rosé 2012 (France). Classic Provencal Rosé, dry and delicate with lovely floral notes and crisp minerality. ($21) red berries, some chocolaty notes and a hint of spice; long and vibrant finish with elegant tannins giving it tremendous character and style. ($22) #### (91) Alta Vista Classic Malbec 2011 (Argentina). Dark rubycolored, with fruity aromas of black cherry, black raspberry and plum; delivers with a soft, expressive and forward palate, complemented by a hint of vanilla from the six months in American oak; very approachable, this is a superb entrylevel malbec. ($12) #### (90) The Dreaming Tree White Blend 2012 (California). The blend of gewurztraminer, riesling,and viognier make this white bright fresh and fruity. ($15) #### (90) Entwine Pinot Grigio 2011 (California). A nice pinot grigio from the joint venture of Wente and the Food Network; light and crisp with refreshing flavors of lime, fresh minerals and quince which leads to a zingy, long finish. ($12) #### (91) Olema Sonoma Chardonnay 2012 (California). This approachable chardonnay was fermented half in oak and half in stainless steel, giving the wine a crisp and refreshing acidity; apple and citrus notes balance the wine and bring a creamy quality to the finish. ($15) #### (91) Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (Chile). Aromas of citrus and peach; fruity with floral nuances. ($11) #### (90) Murrieta's Well The Whip White Blend 2011 (California). Light-bodied six grape blend; citrus fruits with nice acidity; great for summer drinking. ($19) #### (90) King Estate Signature Pinot Gris 2011 (Oregon). Peaches, pears, and floral notes give way to great structure and great minerality; wonderful patio wine and great with sushi. ($14) 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 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 Tavistock Restaurants San Francisco, CA Carolin Meier Director of Wine Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • May/June 2013 • 49