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CAPS April 2014

Bill Wright Sommelier

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Clos de los Siete 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas on the nose with some cassis on the finish. Layered, complex and deep, like math, but without the work. This red hails from one of Argentina's top producers. Drink: 2013-2017. 622571 14.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. November 23, 2013 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Chapel Hill Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Luscious black plum aromas on this Australian shiraz, with an amazing acidic zing on the palate for food. Full-bodied and supple. Perfect for diehard hedonists. This wine was designed for steak. Blackberry and vanilla smoke on this finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2016. 743989 14.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. March 15, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Trimbach Réserve Riesling 2010, Alsace A.C., France: Extremely juicy and mouth-watering, this Riesling has a bold lemon edge that demands seafood or salad. There's also incredible mineral depth and flinty, wet stone after spring rain in its soul. Not a trace of oak. Very refreshing and zippy and extremely food-friendly. Terrific refreshment. Drink: 2013-2019. 995316 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. March 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review
Domaine Riefle Côte De Rouffach Pinot Gris 2009, Alsace, France: Vibrant with green apple and white peach. This is so flavourful, especially for Pinot Gris. Open your world and your senses. This expressive, aromatic and elegant pinot gris finishes clean and crisp. Excellent focus, purity and length on the finish. Drink: 2013-2016. 223917 14.10% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 88/100. October 12, 2013 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Wingspan Sauvignon Blanc 2012, New Zealand, New Zealand: Lovely, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with lime, grass, chives and lemon zest. Not aggressively grassy or herbal, though the signature is there in green vibrancy for vegetarian dishes, seafood and field greens. Great price. Drink: 2013-2015. 365403 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied, juicy and ready to go when you are! Aromas of dark fleshy black plums and blackberries. Mouth-watering and smooth. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and hearty meat dishes.  Love this style as it doesn't feature purple plums and blueberries: it's darker and richer. Juicy with black plums. Full-bodied, mouth-watering and smooth. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2016. 590216 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Carol Shelton Monga Zin Old Vine Zinfandel 2010, Lopez Vineyard, Cucamonga Valley, California, United States: Like sitting in Muir Forest on the other side of Golden Gate bridge: dense, foresty, rich in red and black wild fruit. Some black raspberry jam on the finish. Start the campfire and I'll open another bottle. Drink: 2014-2018. 282525 14.70% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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