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there) yields some lovely wines and this is an excellent example; nuances of wildflowers, jasmine, peach and orange zest are characteristic; the acidity is crisp and racy; the finish is not-quite-dry; match with Oriental cuisine or dishes with fruit glaze. ($12) (93) St. Innocent Pinot Gris 2010 (Oregon). This is a 100% estate-grown pinot gris from the Willamette Valley showing good richness and complexity; aged on the lees for eight months; a rich mouth- feel without compromising the racy acidity or spice notes; white peach, Asian pear, and a tinge of sweetness are irresistible. ($22) (92) Bourillon Dorleans Demi-Sec Vouvray 2010 (France). Aromatic, with hints of white peaches; easy to quaff and wonderful with a simple plate of fruit and cheese or poached scallops; an exceptional wine. ($17). (92) Eric Chevalier Muscadet Côtes de Grand Lieu 2010 (France). Elegant but vibrant; tiny bit of spritz upon opening gives a welcome to the Melon de Bourgogne grape worth knowing better; the beautiful minerality of this true "sur- lies" Muscadet matches perfectly with seafood or bi-valves. ($23) (92) Firesteed Pinot Gris 2009 (Oregon). Produced from grapes grown in the Willamette and Rogue Valleys, this is a great example of Oregon's premier white wine; a lush, creamy texture with aromas and flavors of peach, melon, anise and citrus with a hint of mineral on the finish; pair with cold smoked salmon. ($14) (92) Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (California). The wine sparkles in the glass, with brilliant straw notes; brightly scented fruit cocktail on the nose, with plenty of citrus and tree fruit notes, which are echoed on the palate, with refreshing acidity and lots of citrus flavors; the mouth-feel is round and full, and the finish is lengthy and balanced; great with grilled fish and vegetables. ($17) (92) Frog's Leap Rutherford Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (California). A classic Sauvignon Blanc; hints of melon and NATIONAL RETAILER WINE PANEL ABC Fine Wines & Spirits Orlando, FL Brad Lewis, Director of Wine Sales Director/Sommelier Andina Restaurant/ Pearl Wine Shop Portland, OR Ken Collura Artisan Selections Hockessin, DE John Driscoll Sales Manager Back Bay Restaurant Group Boston, MA David Alphonse Beverage Director Katie Harper, Wine Sales Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Phil Altherr, GM Berbiglia Wine & Spirits Kansas City, MO Ralph J. Bondon Vice President/Owner Beverages & more! Concord, CA Wilfred Wong E-Commerce Cellar Master Bottle Bargains Northport, NY Ryan Armstrong Store Manager Bottle King Liquors Livingston, NJ Steve Carpentier General Manager Bowery & Vine Wine & Spirits New York, NY Bill Beard, Manager Retail Fine Wine Buyer Brown Derby Stores Springfield, MO John Riley Bullfrog Wine and Spirits Fort Collins, CO Chuck Carlson GM, Certified Sommelier Cornwall Wine & Spirits Cornwall, NY Kenn Brodmerkel, Owner Cotuit Liquors Marston Mills, MA Dan O'Brien, President Crestwood Liquors Coventry, RI Matthew A. Reay VP Marketing/ Merchandising Jack Mantle, Wine Dept. Frugal MacDoogal's Nashville, TN Grand Tastings Dallas, TX Terri Burney President Manager/Wine Buyer The Grog Shop Huntington, NY Rob Wand Hamilton Beverage/ United Package Liquors Indianapolis, IN Arnie Lewin Manager/Wine Buyer Happy Harry's Bottle Shop Grand Forks, ND Dustin Mitzel General Manager Minnetonka, MN Daniel A. Manning President Haskell's Hy Vee Wine & Spirits Milan, IL Wine & Spirits Manager Charles Gibson K&L Wine Merchants Redwood City, CA Bryan Brick Sales Consultant Liquor Barn Louisville, KY Michael Sorg Wine Manager Vice President/General Manager Wine Cellars Hyde Park, NY Maggie Gephard Liquorama Malloy's Finest Wine & Spirits Lisle, IL Bob Lechowicz Wine Director Mills Fine Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Peter Finkelstein Wine Consultant North Ridge Wine Ellicott City, MD Brad Boarman Owner Prime Wines & Spirits Kenmore, NY Rick McLeod Wine Manager Premium Wine & Spirits Williamsville, NY Dave Cleveland General Manager Prestige Wine & Spirits Orchard Park, NY Jeff Vignaux General Manager Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods Houston, TX Collin A. Williams Wine Buyer Wine & Spirits Director Shaw's Crab House Chicago, IL Steve Tindle Stew Leonard's Wines Farmingdale, NY Jerry Martellaro Manager/Wine Buyer Matt Swingos, Owner Swingos on the Lake Lakewood, OH Trig's Cellar 70 Minocqua, WI Dennis J. Kohl Beverage Consultant Total Wine & More Claymont, DE Christina Pearce Senior Buyer Wine Director/Asst. General Manager San Francisco, CA Adam Betts Urban Tavern Wine Program Manager Washington State Liquor Control Board Steve Burnell The Waverly Inn New York City, NY Erin Fitzpatrick Christopher Cambareri Owner Willowbrook Spirit Shoppe Cromwell, CT General Manager Yankee Wine Newton, CT Steve Small grapefruit and wonderful acidity give this wine a great pop for summer drinking. ($21) (92) Gran Veneur Côtes- du-Rhône Blanc 2011 (France). Flowers and stone fruits on the nose; lively and inviting, layered with flavors of peach and apricot; great minerality and acidity make this dry white perfect with oysters on the half shell or a fresh summer salad. ($13) (92) Hindsight Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010 (California). This is the collaboration of Keith Hargroves and Rob Hunter, both are seminal Napa Valley figures; exceptional fruit, lots of flavor and just a little bit of oak. ($25) (92) Santa Silvana Alto Adige Pinot Grigio DOC 2010 (Italy). Stunningly vibrant and fresh with seasonal fruit flavors of pear, melon with a hint of peach; refresh- ing, yet lively with well balanced acidity on the palate. ($16) (92) Txomin Etxaniz Getaraiko Txakolina 2010 (Spain). Spritzy, allowing all of the wonderful Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • May/June 2012 • 41