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WINE SELECTIONS • ALL−AMERICAN WINES 44 Beverage Dynamics • September/October 2016 www.beveragedynamics.com HMGI Restaurant Group Charleston, SC Bill Netherland Wine Director Holiday Wine Cellar Escondido, CA Jim Kern Manager/Wine Buyer Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Silvis, IL Kevin Miller Wine & Spirits Manager K&L Wine Merchants Redwood City, CA Bryan Brick, Sales Consultant Legal Sea Foods Boston, MA Sandy Block VP, Beverage Operations Liquor Barn Louisville, KY Michael Sorg, Wine Manager Liquor Boy St. Louis Park, MN Peter Herlofsky III Wine Manager Maggie Wine Consulting Poughkeepsie, NY Maggie Gephard President Mainstreet Wines & Spirits Countryside, IL Nancy J. Sabatini Dir. Wine Ed. & Sales Malloy's Finest Wine & Spirits Naperville, IL Mills Fine Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Bruce Jaroski Wine Director 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 Hermen Key VP, Retail Development The Boerne Cork and Keg Boerne, TX Tom Geoghegan, Owner The Liquor Store & Wine Loft Jackson Hole, WY Nate Mylott Manager/Buyer The Little Nell Aspen, CO Timothy Baldwin Director, Food and Bev. Total Wine & More Claymont, DE Cristina Pearce Senior Buyer Towne Spirits and Fine Wine/Elite Beverages Noblesville & Indianapolis, IN Arnie Lewin Wine & Spirits Director Trig's Cellar 70 Minocqua, WI Dennis J. Kohl Beverage Consultant Vino 100 Michael A. Schaefer, CWE Dir., Business Development Vino Loco Wine & Tapas Englewood, FL Joyce Colmar Managing Partner Willowbrook Spirit Shoppe Cromwell, CT Christopher Cambareri Owner The Wine Seller Ridgewood, NJ Don Carter Owner/Sommelier Yankee Discount Liquor East Haven, CT Deepak Pattani, Owner Yankee Wine Newtown, CT Steve Small General Manager fectly. Gorgeous now, this wine can be cel- lared for several years. ($59.99) (95) Chimney Rock Elevage 2012 (Napa Valley, CA). There are aromas of raspberry, cherry and rosé petal up front, followed by hints of the gravelly soils of the AVA. The rich sweet/tar t berry fl avors of the Merlot coat the palate, followed by the "la garrigue" of the Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Sauvignon adds nuances of blackberry and spice with fi rm tannins on the fi nish. The unique terroir of Stag's Leap lingers over all, giving the wine depth and complexity. While approachable now, this wine will reward you if cellared for 3-5 more years. ($100.00) (95) Miner Family Winery The Oracle 2010 (Napa Valley, CA). While the cuvee' is remi- niscent of a superb Left Bank Bordeaux, The Oracle is all Napa Valley. Lush aromas and fl avors of lilac, violet, blackberry and cassis abound with nuances of charred oak and all- spice. The mouthfeel is rich. The fi nish is long with a hint of terroir and a perfect balance of tannin and sweet/tar t acidity. This fabulous wine calls for a medium rare Filet Mignon. The 2010 is surprisingly approachable, but we suggest cellaring a bottle or two for 3-5 years. ($100.00) (95) Chehalem Three Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 (Willamette Valley, OR). Reminiscent of a good Bourgogne Rouge, this wine has a bright ruby color. A bouquet of sweet cherry, wild fl ower and lightly charred oak leads to fl avors of red currant, raspberry and clove, with a light, pleasant toasty nuance. The fi nish is lengthy with hints of chalk and fl int. The acidity is racy and crisp. Pair this gem with poached salmon, roast duck with a fruit glaze, Cornish Hen, or roasted pork loin. ($33.99) (94) Ken Wright Cellars Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 (Oregon). Top-shelf, elegant Pinot Noir, medium-bodied with complex berry and spice notes, followed by a long, lush fi nish. ($64.99) (94) Alexana Riesling 2011 (Oregon). Ries- ling is becoming more and more of a hot-but- ton grape in the state of Oregon. Alexana is producing the style that has people talking. Made in an Alsatian style, and closer to dry than off-dry, this Riesling can conver t any white wine fan to a Riesling fan. Heck, any wine drinker in general. You won't fi nd a richer, more expansive palate on a Riesling from this area of the country. Team it with your next Thai dish or a hot summer day. ($28.99) (94) Brennan Vineyards Rousanne 2015 (Texas High Plains AVA, TX). One of the newer varietals gaining popularity in Texas. Rich, el- egant, and full-bodied. Great acidity without overwhelming the palate. This is their fi rst re- lease sourced from the famed Reddy vineyard. ($32.99) (94) McPherson Cellars Albariño 2015 (Texas). Kim and his Dad "Doc" McPherson were early pioneers in producing wines that didn't fi t the traditional categories but thrived in the hot, dry Texas climate. His Albariño is a classic example. Perfect balance of fruit and acid. Viscous mouth feel that begs for an- other sip. Excellent with gulf coast seafood. ($21.99) (94) McPherson Cellars "La Herencia" Red Blend 2014 (Texas). Texas version of "The Heritage," this is a unique blend of Tempra- nillo, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan and Syrah. Seamlessly integrated and probably the best red blend in the state. Medium-bodied. Great wine for sipping on the porch or patio. ($21.99) (94) Bending Branch Winery Tannat 2012 (Texas High Plains AVA, TX). This is Bend- ing Branch's signature red. All high plains fruit. This is a "big gun." Robust, full-bodied, chewy. Black fruit dominates with a hint of va- nilla and smoke. Perfect with beef fresh off the grill. Will only get better with cellaring if you can be that patient. ($34.99) (94) Broc Cellars Counoise 2014 (Califor- nia). Broc Cellars specializes in Rhone Valley varietals and delivers big with their varietal bottling of Counoise. Medium bodied and reminiscent of Pinot Noir, this wine is some- thing that all red wine lovers should give a chance. Red and black fruits are bountiful, along with a touch of ear thy qualities. Broc Cellars Counoise is small in production but big in fl avor and is a must the next time you see it.