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light notes of cedar and cam- phor; initially tannic on the entry, but quickly turns juicy and ripe, almost lush, yet the acidity keeps everything nice- ly in check; long on the fin- ish; this seems likely to get even better. ($15) (89) Riondo Prosecco Punto Rosso Brut 2010 (Italy). The "red label" Brut has a soft bouquet that displays a note of honey along with light melon and a whiff of biscuit; medium bodied, it is a little soft on the entry, but it crisps up nicely, with light melon fla- vors dominating the palate and a squeeze of lemon on the finish. ($15) (89) Kitchen Sink California White Table Wine NV (California). Possesses a really nice bouquet of fresh-peeled apple skin, peach pit and guava; tart acidity leading off, making it dry before the slightly sweet fruit flavors of ripe melon and peach nectar appear; some zing in the finish, making for a lively and tasty wine at a great price. ($10) (89) Ca'Momi Napa Valley Merlot 2009 (California). Full of dark blueberry and chocolate notes; balanced flavors of fruit, acidi- ty, and tannins in the mouth lead to a very nice finish. ($19) (89) just enough peppery zeal to layer in more complexity. ($13) (90) Chelsea Goldschmidt Alexander Valley Merlot 2009 (California). A deliciously concen- trated Merlot with big, berry flavors and hints of cherry and plum; give it a half hour to open up and enjoy all the velvety goodness. ($15) (89) Gibe Sparkling Lambrusco Emilia Romagna NV (Italy). A fresh bouquet, with floral and bright fruit aromas along with a candied cherry note that might put you in mind of a Hall's cough drop; the palate is bone dry but filled with sweet fruit flavors that make for quite an interesting dance; a natural partner for charcuterie. ($17) (89) Colosi Nero d'Avola Sicilia 2009 (Italy). Wild bush berry aromas accent the bouquet along with Sexy Wine Bomb Red 2008 (California). Bright, ripe red fruits of raspberry, strawberry, cherry and even a bit of cherry cola; layers of vanilla and a slight freshly toasted marshmallow character; a crowd- pleaser. ($10) (89) Abbeyville Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010 (California). Good Napa value wine; balanced and flavorful; nice tropical characteristics of pineap- ple with light hints of citrus fruit; layered with a slight buttery richness to it. ($10) (89) Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais 42 • Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • November/December 2011 (88) Va Va Voom California Riesling 2009 (California). Fresh and fruity, this has a lovely balance between forward sweetness and gripping acidity that makes for a lively palate; ripe tropical and citrus fruit flavors rule, but never get cloying or sugary. ($10) Nouveau 2011 (France). Harvest reports call for the 2011 to have a "strong personality" based on the small dark concentrated grapes; first tastings say the wine will be full bod- ied and exquisitely soft; always a very festive wine. ($11) (88) Gersatacker Nurnberger Christkindl's Gluhwein (Germany). A delicious combination of red wine, sugar and selected spices, this is ready to drink; simply heat (do not boil) to enjoy a special treat on a cold day and also excellent when served over ice. ($10) (87) Fair Trade Wine Company Robertson Chenin Blanc 2011 (South Africa). The mild bouquet exhibits moderate sweetness and light aromas of quince and guava nectar; tropical fruit notes linger on the palate and the acidity kicks in just before the finish to offer some sharpness, but it stays pretty soft overall, and nicely so. ($12)