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2008 Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes

Monday, April 13th, 2009

89/A-

Tasted by Mike Supple - 08 Mar 2009

Medium lemon yellow core with a clear rim. Tons of youthful, floral aromas explode from the glass. Orange blossom, jasmine and rich apricot are underscored by darker wet stone, and lifted back up by baking spices and fresh citrus. Very floral on the palate with stone fruit flavors of peach and apricot, surrounded by lemon and lime. Fresh, crisp and easy to drink.

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2007 Alois Lageder Vogelmaier Moscato Giallo

Monday, April 13th, 2009

89/B+

Tasted by Mike Supple - 30 Jan 2009

Very pale lemon color with a clear rim. Huge, explosive aromas flow from the glass. Spicy and floral with orange blossom and jasmine floating over ripe lime citrus. A bit more muted on the palate. Sweet herbal marjoram surrounds tangy lemon and lime with a lingering wet stone note on the finish.

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2007 J. Lohr October Night Vineyard Chardonnay

Monday, April 13th, 2009

90/B

Tasted by Mike Supple - 12 Mar 2009

Bright medium lemon core with a clear rim. Good intensity on the nose with bright lemon and lime softened by ripe yellow apple. The whole nose has a sweet orange blossom note lifting the aromas out of the glass. Very floral on the palate. Round and full-bodied yet with great balancing acidity. Oranges, lemons and limes are softened by the yellow apple. Just a touch of oak and cream rounds out the finish.

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