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#### (90) Indwe Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (South Africa). The light bouquet is lemony and also shows off a touch of mineral; medium-full and round, it has lovely fruit structure and excellent balance while displaying far more complexity than you would expect from a variety often overlooked in this region of the world. ($20) State). Aromas of cherry and vanilla, this juicy red has flavors of berry, cocoa and vanilla with a hint of spice and a easy toasty finish. ($16) #### (90) Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (California). A wonderfully refreshing classic California sauvignon blanc; hints of grapefruit and melon add beautiful acidity and a clean finish to this wine; pair appetizers or grilled fish. ($14) #### (90) Picollo Gavi di Gavi 2012 (Italy). Mediumbodied with bright peach aromas and flavors, followed by a long, complex finish. ($16) #### (90) Oak Ridge Ancient Vines Lodi Zinfandel 2011 (California). Cherry and blackberry flavors mesh perfectly with acidity and smokiness in this rich, robust wine; ripe tannins provide an overall frame for this fruit-forward, old-vine zinfandel. ($14) #### (90) Ménage à Trois White 2010 (California). Lots of grapefruit and pear aromas; this blend of chardonnay, moscato and chenin blanc drinks like an unoaked chardonnay; plenty of nice acidity and green apple. ($13) #### (90) Script & Seal Chardonnay 2012 (Washington State). Flavors of tree-ripened pears with hints of golden apples; good, balanced acidity to frame out the palate; refreshing crispness keeping things lively. ($15) #### (90) Kinneybrook Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (California). An intense crimson color in the glass, this cabernet has aromas of dark fruits, black pepper, and traces of savory smoke; layered and full bodied, this is an elegant and well-balanced wine. ($22) #### (90) Conte Fini Alto Adige Pinot Grigio 2012 (Italy). Sourced from Alto Adige, this is a concentrated, seamlessly layered pinot grigio that combines the bright, fruity flavors of a white with faint notes of a pinot noir; a citrus-filled opening leads into sweetly spicy notes of apple and pear, concluding in long herbal and floral tones. ($16) #### (90) Les Galets de Sauveterre Cotes du Rhone 2011 (France). The Serguier family, sixth generation growers and winemakers, have produced a classic barbecue red, smooth, flavorful and complex. ($16) #### (90) Gassan Moon Mountain Sake Junmai Ginjo (Japan). Displays a subtle but beautiful bouquet of flowers, lychee, coconut and linen; the palate is quite smooth and supple yet with some finishing crispness that makes it quite lovely, and a fine food partner (not just sushi!). ($18) #### (90) Clean Slate Riesling 2011 (Germany). Crisp and lively; good acidity & fruit balance; good for lighter seafood salads, spicy grilled chicken or pork. ($9) #### (90) Milbrandt Brothers' Blend Red 2010 (Washington 50 • Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • May/June 2013 #### (90) Geil Gruner Silvaner Trocken 2011 (Rheinhessen, Germany). Gruner Silvaner is one of Rheinhessen's oldest grape varieties; Weingut Geil produces a lovely wine that is delicately aromatic with some notes of melon and clove; soft and dry on the palate, it's ideal before dinner or will complement fresh-water fish. ($16) #### (89) Qupe Central Coast Syrah 2010 (California). Central Coast fruit with strong earthy, spicy freshness - this is not your usual jammy fruit juice; strawberry aroma and spice pair perfectly with the summer grilling season. ($19) #### (89) Saint M Riesling 2011 (Germany). A classic German Riesling, off-dry, with a delicate peach aroma and mineral palate with a burst of pineapple on the finish; serve as an aperitif or paired with fresh-from-theboat fish or lobster. ($15) #### (89) Apothic White 2011 (California). This blend of chardonnay, riesling and moscato has tropical aromas, mostly of grapefruit; the flavor however, is an off-dry combination of honey, ripe cantaloupe and peaches. ($10) #### (89) Pilot Knob Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (Texas). Made from 100% Texas fruit; sourced from the High Plains AVA; aged in French oak,