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Feb. 22, 2007 SCHÄFER-FRÖHLICH Riesling Spätlese Nahe Bockenauer Felseneck 2005
93 points, $34
Terrific spätlese, with a kaleidoscope of berry, lime, sweet corn and mineral aromas and flavors mingling with the elegant, yet firm structure. This is refined, with harmony and a lingering citrus and mineral aftertaste. Drink now through 2020. 200 cases —Bruce Sanderson
Feb. 21, 2007 AUGUST KESSELER Riesling Spätlese Gold Cap Rheingau Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg 2005
93 points, $38
Expressive and concentrated, with candied lime, vanilla and cream flavors mingling with the lively structure. Firm and sleek for a 2005, with a long, creamy aftertaste. Best from 2008 through 2020. 300 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson
Feb. 20, 2007
DUMOL Pinot Noir Sonoma County Green Valley Ryan 2004
94 points, $72
A delicious Pinot. Rich, intense and concentrated, with layers of vivid black cherry, raspberry and wild berry fruit that's sharply focused, tightly wound and beautifully orchestrated. Finishes with a hint of toasty oak and ripe, fine-grained tannins. Dri —James Laube
Feb. 19, 2007
BUCCELLA Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2003
92 points, $80
Impressive. Supple and harmonious, with rich, polished currant, herb, mocha and wild berry flavors that are intense and concentrated, offering power with finesse. Shows a dash of heat on the finish, but fans of full-throttle Cabernet won't be disappointed —James Laube
Feb. 17, 2007
GARY FARRELL Chardonnay Russian River Valley Westside Farms 2004
90 points, $38
Sleek, elegant, rich and spicy, with hints of mineral and herb joining the ripe pear and apple, ending with a flinty edge and a dash of oak. The long, clean finish fans out to subtle butterscotch. Drink now through 2010. 291 cases made. —James Laube
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