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Cheers Nov-Dec 2014

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www.cheersonline.com 57 November / December 2014 • 57 Cheers November / December 2014 • Gerardo Acevedo-Vanni Bocanova Oakland, CA Timothy Baldwin The Little Nell Aspen Ron Balter Italian Village Chicago Stacey Blacker Sayers Liquors Florence, NJ Sandy Block Legal Sea Foods Boston Ralph J. Bondon Berbiglia Wine & Spirits Kansas City, MO Bryan Brick K&L Wine Merchants Redwood City, CA John Reilly Brown Derby Stores Springfi eld, MO Tom Geoghegan The Boerne Wine Company Boerne, TX Maggie Gephard Liquorama Wine Cellar Hyde Park, NY Jackie Kantrowitz The Wine List Hyannis, MA Louis Koppel BTG Wine Bar Salt Lake City, UT Walter Kotrba Bottle Smart Lawrenceville/ Woodbridge, NJ Brad Lewis ABC Fine Wines & Spirits Orlando, FL Daniel A. Manning Haskell's Minnetonka, MN Jack Mantle Frugal MacDoogal's Nashville, TN Rick McLeod Prime Wines & Spirits Kenmore, NY Carolin Meier Tavistock Restaurants San Francisco Jorge L. Mendoza The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Miami, FL Dustin Mitzel Happy Harry's Bottle Shop Grand Forks, ND William O'Brien The Liquor Store Jackson Hole, WY Christine Parkinson Hakkasan Group London Hervé Rousseau Flûte New York Richard R. Schneider Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City, NJ Charles Scicolone Vino Italian Wines and Spirits New York Michael Sorg Liquor Barn Louisville, KY Matthew R. Scott Kent Rathbun Concepts Dallas Matt Swingos Swingos on the Lake Lakewood, OH Dennis Tafuri Cask 591 Restaurant & Lounge Long Branch, NJ Steve Tindle Shaw's Crab House Chicago W. Edwin True Dave Cleveland Premium Wine & Spirits Amherst, NY John Wabeck Firefl y Washington, DC Wilfred Wong Beverages & More! Concord, CA CHEERS NATIONAL WINE PANEL The Cheers National Wine Panel is comprised of beverage experts from restaurants and retail wine stores around the country. standing example of what an Argentinean cabernet can be. The grapes are sourced from vineyards over a half mile in altitude, contributing elegance and backbone. The concentrated black fruits on the nose and palate contribute to the complexity and richness, accented by spice; the extended fi nish is well balanced. ($20) (93) Parallel Wines Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon 2010 (California). An outstand- ing example of Napa Valley cabernet; plenty of dark fruit on the nose and palate. Dark in the glass, the richness of the wine makes it exceptionally appealing. An interesting brightness and spicy aspect to the wine; great with a wide variety of foods, or to enjoy on its own. ($72) (93) Decoy Sonoma cabernet sauvignon 2012 (California). A blend of 82% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot, 6% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot; alluring black cherry and raspberry jam aromas, as well as more subtle notes of nutmeg, spice and chocolate. On the palate, lovely layers of raspberry and plum are supported by ex- cellent structure and seamlessly integrated oak. ($23) (Duckhorn) (93) Freemark Abbey Napa Valley caber- net sauvignon 2010 (California). Aromas of dark cherry, red plum and blackberry are integrated with the spicy sweetness of oak, cedar, cinnamon, clove and toast. The body is full, with a soft entry, coupled with dark cherry/berry fl avors. Great texture and mouthfeel, this cabernet is full bodied, rich and opulent. ($42) (93) Napa Wine Company Oakville cab- ernet sauvignon 2011 (California). This single-vineyard wine soars with extensive aromas and fl avors of blackberries, leather, dried leaves, and baking spices. Its dazzling, graceful fi nish is backed up by fi ne grained tannins. ($42) (93) Priest Ranch Somerston Estate Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon 2011 (California). Lots of bright fruit jumps from the glass; elegant and well balanced; long lingering fi nish. ($45) (93) Chappellet Napa chenin blanc 2012 (California). Young and lively, with beautiful acidity; exotic hints of lychee, citrus, and guava underscore the rich minerality of mountain fruit. ($50) (93) MacMurray Estate Vineyards Sonoma pinot gris 2013 (California). From prime Sonoma locations, this pinot gris has plenty of clean, unoaked fruit, with lots of weight and texture, so the wood is not missed. This wine is a great match for a wide range of grilled, smoked, and roasted dishes. ($20) (93) Bruno Giacosa Roreo Arneis 2012 (Italy). From one of the world's top Nebbiolo producers, this fi nely textured white is a surprise; weight and complexity add to its pedigree. The fi nish is long and elegant. A wine to enjoy with grilled fi sh, and other summer treats. ($30)

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