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48 Beverage Dynamics • May/June 2014 www.beveragedynamics.com WINE SELECTIONS • PINOT NOIR by red fruit, with notes of spice, and hints of cola; the palate is elegant, with red fruit, and high toned spices; the fi nish is very well balanced, with bright acidity contributing freshness. ($25) +++++ (92) Willamette Valley Vineyards Eola-Amity Hills, Elton, Pinot Noir 2010 (Or- egon). Ear th and mineral notes drift in the bouquet and there is an underlying layer of ripe red berry and sweet currant; that mineral note opens the palate, providing a fi rm frame, and then it gets quite expansive, with ripe currant, cassis and boysenberry fl avors; excellent bal- ance and depth, a long fi nish and an aftertaste that is quite persistent; an admirable food part- ner for sure. ($50) +++++ (92) David Bruce Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2010 (California). Aroma of cherries and blackberries, followed by fl avors of cherries and blueberries; moderate tannins with a long fi nish. ($40) +++++ (92) Martin Ray Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2012 (California).Lush upfront red fruit mixes with baking spices, bramble and earth to produce this complex and charming wine; the knockout fi nish is smooth with a mouth-coating texture and an abundance of fl avor. ($25) +++++ (92) Thomas George Estates Starr Ridge Vineyard Russian River Sonoma Pinot Noir 2011 (California). This medium- to full-bodied pinot noir is ripe and concentrated with gorgeous aromas of strawberry blossom and cherry pie; tasty sweet spice fl avors pir- ouette through a chorus of bold black cherry +++++ (93) Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2010 (California). A very pretty pinot noir with spices and dried cher- ries on the nose; structured yet succulent fruit sourced from seven vineyards from four distinct regions; the fi nish is long with a small hint of barrel spice; a very enjoyable wine. ($36) +++++ (93) Michel Picard St. Aubin Rouge 1er Cru 2009 (France). The bouquet is light, but there are subtle yet exotic notes of fruit and spice in the background that keep you coming back; beautiful structure, balance and mouthfeel, and like the palate, the fruit fl avors are a bit subdued, but in the fashion of Burgundian Pinot masters; outstanding depth and complexity. ($30) +++++ (93) Cloisonne Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2012 (California). Aromas of red berries with full fl avors of red cherries and spice; soft, smooth and silky fi nish; a great value. ($22) +++++ (93) Valdivieso Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 (Chile). Bright color with aro- mas of blackberries, casis and sweet oak. Full bodied with fl avors of dark rich berries followed by a long lingering fi nish. ($27) +++++ (93) Dierberg, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2009 (California). An absolutely stunning pinot noir that is 100% estate grown; elegant, well-integrated fruit and energetic acidity. ($35) +++++ (93) Inman Family Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2010 (California). Brilliant ruby/garnet in the glass; the nose is dominated and strawberry fl avors, before emerging in the lengthy fi nish. ($60) +++++ (92) Peter Zemmer Rollütt Pinot Noir 2012 (Italy). From northern Italy, this is a great example of a wine produced in a region not familiar to many, for pinot noir; the wine is a bright ruby/garnet, with lovely red fruit and ber- ries on the nose; in the mouth, the bright fruit and spice are in balance; an excellent value, for its class and elegance. ($16) +++++ (92) Sonoma Loeb Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012 (California). A beauti- ful wine with impeccable fl avors of raspberries, tea, bramble and spicy cedar that are woven together; it fi nishes with great length, character and depth. ($50) +++++ (92) Argyle Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2012 (Oregon). A wonderful controlled ex- plosion of fruit and textures on the palate; bright Bing cherry complemented by savory plum; the fl avors combine with some brightness on the mid-palate; a satisfying fi nish. ($25) +++++ (92) Morgan Double L Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 (California). Hints of black- berry and oak on the nose with fl avors of strawberry and black cherry; long, full fi nish; an outstanding wine. ($55) FOUR STARS ++++ (91) Willamette Valley Vineyards Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir 2010 (Oregon). The bouquet is beautiful, with a subtle perfume min- NATIONAL RETAILER WINE PANEL ABC Fine Wines & Spirits Orlando, FL Brad Lewis, Director of Wine Sales Andina Restaurant/ Pearl Wine Shop Portland, OR Ken Collura Director/Sommelier Atlantic Liquors Rehoboth Beach, DE John Driscoll Wine Manager Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Phil Altherr, GM Katie Harper, Wine Sales Berbiglia Wine & Spirits Kansas City, MO Ralph J. Bondon Vice President/Owner Beverages & more! Concord, CA Wilfred Wong E-Commerce Cellar Master The Boerne Wine Co. Boerne, TX Tom Geoghegan "Wine Guy" 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 Brown Derby Stores Springfi eld, MO John Riley Retail Fine Wine Buyer BTG Wine Bar Salt Lake City, UT Louis Koppel Sommelier Bullfrog Wine and Spirits Fort Collins, CO Chuck Carlson GM, Certifi ed Sommelier Cordially Yours Wine and Spirits Depew, NY Jeannine Babcock Director Wine & Spirits Cotuit Liquors Marston Mills, MA Dan O'Brien, President Crestwood Liquors Coventry, RI Matthew A. Reay VP Marketing/ Merchandising Flute New York, NY Herve Rousseau Owner Frugal MacDoogal's Nashville, TN Jack Mantle, Wine Dept. Happy Harry's Bottle Shop Grand Forks, ND Dustin Mitzel General Manager Haskell's Minnetonka, MN Ted Farrell President Holiday Wine Cellar Escondido, CA Jim Kern Manager, Wine Buyer Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Silvis, IL Kevin Miller Wine & Spirits Manager