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44 Beverage Dynamics • July/August 2014 www.beveragedynamics.com WINE SELECTIONS • WHITE WINES ++++ (91) Chateau Tuilerie Pagés Entre- Deux-Mers 2012 (France). From the Bordeaux Blanc heartland of Entre-Deux-Mers, Chateau Tuileries Blanc is a fantastic entry level white Bordeaux in a cobalt blue bottle; crisp stonefruit with apple, pear & citrus on the nose. Grassy, melon and grapefruit in the mouth, plus notes of honeydew and white fl owers. ($17) ++++ (91) Chateau du Coing de St Fiacre Muscadet Sévre et Maine 2010 (France). The style of Muscadet made at Château du Coing de St. Fiacre is more full bodied and rounder than most other Muscadet producers; refreshingly dry and delightful, revealing just the right balance of fruit and mineral fl avors to excite the nose as well as the tongue. ($12) ++++ (91) P.J. Valckenberg Pinot Blanc 2013 (Germany). Pinot blanc may not be as popular is its gris/grigio cousin, but there's lots to love here; plenty of lovely, medium weight fruit, it sparkles on the palate. ($13) ++++ (91) Los Vascos Sauvigon Blanc 2013 (Chile). One of the most popular white wines from South America, this sauvignon blanc is crisp, clean, and just plain tasty; pair with a wide range of roasted and grilled fi sh, chicken and other dishes. ($12) ++++ (91) Bogle Chardonnay 2012 (California). Creamy and bold character; displays great balance. ($11) ++++ (91) Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc & Viognier 2013 (California). Aromas of lemon, juicy honeydew melon and sweet mango, complemented by soft orange blossom notes; the palate is crisp and mouth-watering with juicy fruit fl avors lingering through the clean and lively fi nish. ($17) ++++ (91) Erath Pinot Gris 2013 (Oregon). One of the state's leading pioneers of pinot gris produces enough of this refreshing and brightly fl avored wine to keep legions of their fans satisfi ed; versatile, it will go with a wide range of summer dishes. ($14) ++++ (91) Dr. Konstantin Frank Finger Lakes Gewürztraminer 2013 (New York). Demonstrating that they produce a wide range of high quality wines, the Dr. Frank Gewürztraminer has all of the class of a much more expensive Alsatian wine; depth, length, and great fl avors all add up to a great glass of wine. ($15) ++++ (91) J.Lohr Flume Cross Arroyo Seco Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (California). Monterey fruit enhanced with viognier; muted fl avors of grapefruit and passion fruit lead to a soft, creamy fi nish; primarily done in stainless steel, with a subtle aging in Acacia wood barrels for a unique fi nish; very balanced acidity. ($21) ++++ (91) Marques de Caceres Verdejo 2013 (Spain). Whether as an aperitif or with foods ranging from grilled fi sh to chicken to creamy pasta dishes, this summer refresher is superb; crisp, fresh wine with a rich mid-palate. ($10) ++++ (90) Decoy Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (California). Very soft nose, great introductory sauvignon blanc; eight different vineyards give the winemaker a broad range of fl avors to work with; citrus, orange and muted grapefruit contribute to the complexity. ($25) ++++ (90) Rutherford Ranch Napa Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (California). Intense grapefruit fl avors, very clean and crisp; wonderful fl oral notes with hints of fi gs, lemongrass and papaya; all stainless steel cold fermentation; great for those hot summer days. ($22) ++++ (90) Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (California). Classic California sauvignon blanc, with a wonderful balance of grapefruit and melon fruit; the bright pop of fruit and acidity satisfi es and refreshes your palate. ($14) ++++ (90) Matua Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (New Zealand). Fresh and friendly combo of tropical fruit and citrus; easy acidity; good for seafood salads, grilled veggies, ceviche or just plain sipping. ($9) ++++ (90) Hofer Gruner Veltliner 2013 (Austria). Lean, mean and green liter bottle packed with crisp, citrusy fruit; good summer sipper for hot dogs & brats on the grill or grilled chicken served with fruit salsa. ($14) ++++ (90) Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (California). Sauvignon blanc and a splash of viognier makes for a tasty pairing with fried chicken, sushi or fresh summer bruschetta; the viognier tames the acidity and gives the wine a "creamier" fi nish. ($13) ++++ (90) Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2103 (New Zealand). 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