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JULY 2008
JAMIE AND ERIC'S TOP 10 PICKS FOR JULY
South America contributes a racy Malbec and a classy Meritage to July's picks. Also on the list are a couple of refreshing whites for summer aperitifs on the terrace and an Australian Cab perfect for a weekend BBQ. And if you're looking for cellar-worthy bottles Jamie and Eric have included a couple of Tuscans and a Bordeaux that offer great value.
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2007 Torrontes ‘Premium’, Alta Vista (Mendoza, Argentina)
Highly aromatic grape. Fresh flowers and lychee fruit abound. Great aperitif. $13.95 CSPC# 037127
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2006 Est!Est!Est! di Montefiascone, Mazziotti (Lazio, Italy)
Very refreshing blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia. Clean and crisp white that is perfect on the terrace. $16.95 CSPC# 074120
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2004 Riesling Kabinett, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (Nahe, Germany)
One of the wineries Eric visited in June. This white has reached its peak, as it meshes sweetness and tart acidity. $16.85 CSPC# 991745
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2007 Malbec ‘Gestos’, Finca Flichman (Mendoza, Argentina)
Part of the Vintages feature on Malbec. Juicy and racy style red that offers up everyday pleasure. $15.95 CSPC# 068999
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah/Carmenère Limited Edition, Cremaschi Furlotti (Maule Valley, Chile)
For us, this is one of the best values coming out of South America. Classy style Meritage that is not unlike a village Bordeaux with a lifted mint quality. $15.95 CSPC# 014183
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon ‘The Cover Drive’, Jim Barry (Clare Valley/Coonawarra)
We love Jim Barry’s wines. Deep and concentrated but not overdone, this Cab should pair nicely with your weekend BBQ. $24.95 CSPC# 677476
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2005 Minervois, Hecht & Bannier (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)
Mainly Syrah with a little Grenache and Carignan. Modern southern red brimming with intense dark fruit and exotic spice. $21.95 CSPC# 017764
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2003 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Canneto (Tuscany, Italy)
Great red to enjoy now or put away for a few years. Sangiovese at its royal heights. $39.95 CSPC# 065854
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2003 Sideral, Altair Vineyards (Rapel Valley, Chile)
This Bordeaux blend is terrific value. The 02’ was priced at $35.00. Sublime balance of fruit and tannin. $24.95 CSPC#660837
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2005 Toscana IGT ‘Non Confunditur’,Argiano (Tuscany, Italy)
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah. Honestly priced Super-Tuscan from one of the stars of Brunello. $26.95 CSPC# 072397
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