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May. 17, 2007
KISTLER Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain McCrea Vineyard Athearn Estate 2004
93 points, $60
Shows wonderful, exotic aromas of zesty pear, apple and flowers, with pretty toasty, creamy oak and yeasty, leesy shadings. Adds a minerally quality on the palate, with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2009. 3,645 cases made. —James Laube
May. 16, 2007
VIÑA ALMAVIVA Puente Alto 2004
93 points, $75
Offers nice alluring aromas of cocoa powder, cedar and currant preserve. This is admirably ripe for the vintage, with well-structured plum sauce, graphite, loam and spice flavors moving through the fine-grained finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère. D —James Molesworth
May. 15, 2007
DOMAINE DES BAUMARD Savennières Clos du Papillon 2004
92 points, $32
Pure, with a porcelain like texture supporting mineral, lime and quince flavors that run along a rapier of a finish. Shows great precision and clarity. Drink now through 2012. 1,500 cases made. —James Molesworth
May. 14, 2007
TWO HANDS Shiraz McLaren Vale Lily's Garden 2005
94 points, $65
Ripe and generous, with a remarkably open texture for a wine so rich in flavor. The beautifully delineated blackberry, black cherry and anise flavors sail on through the long, long finish. Best from 2009 through 2016. 2,700 cases made. —Harvey Steiman
May. 12, 2007
DE LADOUCETTE Pouilly-Fumé Baron de L 2002
92 points, $86
Subtle but very complex, with notes of lanolin, lemon curd, white asparagus, thyme and mineral. The long, stony finish is creamy in texture, but also racy and fresh. Really lingers nicely. Drink now. 1,390 cases imported. —James Molesworth
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