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Beverage Dynamics Sept-Oct 2014

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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www.beveragedynamics.com September/October 2014 • Beverage Dynamics 45 WINE SELECTIONS R E TA I L E R FIVE STARS +++++ (97) Buccella Napa Valley Cab- ernet Sauvignon 2010 (California). A small production cult wine; deep purple, opaque in color with concentrated black currant, licorice, exhibiting intense and fl oral characteristic. ($150) The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel recommends a lineup of top quality/value cabernet sauvignon. FOR THIS ISSUE, we asked members of the Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel to recommend some of their favorite cabernet sauvignons. 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 Jeremy Nedelka at 203-855-8499 x213, or email him at jnedelka@specialtyim.com. +++++ (97) J.Lohr Hilltop Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (California). A beautiful, harmonious blend of Cabernet Sau- vignon, Petite Verdot, Malbec and Syrah from prime vineyard sites; aged 18 months in oak; smooth, balanced, full-bodied, with rich layers of cherries and blackberries. ($40) +++++ (96) Cade Winery Howell Moun- tain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (California). This 100 % estate grown Cabernet is loaded with aromas blueberry, blackberry and plums; big, bold and elegant; the finish is nicely balanced and lingers for minutes. ($170) +++++ (96) Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2011 (Italy). Supremely elegant and fi ne, the wine exudes class on the nose and palate; lots of red fruit, with notes of spice help emphasize the wine's pedigree; very satisfying now, the wine will certainly benefi t from medium term aging. ($57) +++++ (95) Alexander Valley Vineyards Alexander School Reserve Cabernet Sau- vignon 2010 (California). Older, low-yield vines produce very intense concentrated fruit; 100% Cabernet sauvignon; aged al- most two years in premium French oak bar- rels; a very big wine, rich and chewy, with dark fruit, tobacco and semi-sweet choco- late fl avors. ($45) +++++ (97) Alexander Valley Vine- yards CYRUS 2010 (California). Done in the meritage style (Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec); winemaker Kevin Hall uses only eight very select barrel aged lots for his fi nal cuvee; aged 12 month in French oak and additional eight months aging in the bottle; incredible. ($65) +++++ (95) Daou Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (California). This full-bod- ied wine displays black fruits, cassis, wild herbs and ear thy notes with ripe, rich tan- nins; grown at the highest elevation in Paso Robles shows the great complexity of the area. ($30) +++++ (96) Nth Degree Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (Califor- nia). Sourced from Wente's best estate vineyard sites, and meticulously "ultra farmed," this is a rich, elegant blend of Cab- ernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Verdot; rich black cherry fl avors dominate, with a subtle hint of mocha; seamless till the end and very balanced through the fi nish; spec- tacular. ($132) + L S n b a

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