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AUSTRIA – WHITE WINE<br />
LENZ MOSER PRESTIGE GRÜNER<br />
VELTLINER 2009<br />
Niederösterreich<br />
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) is a large area<br />
that includes the sub-appellations Kremstal,<br />
Kamptal and Wachau, amongst others. Lenz Moser’s<br />
premium, limited-quantity varietal wines are<br />
released under the Prestige label. An excellent<br />
white wine for your cellar (3-5 years), this fresh,<br />
balanced GV is also a good choice for seafood<br />
stews, grilled salmon or chicken paprika.<br />
071233 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 2<br />
FRANCE – WHITE WINE<br />
ALSACE<br />
WUNSCH & MANN<br />
GEWURZTRAMINER 2008<br />
AC Alsace<br />
TASTING NOTE: Wunsch & Mann came into<br />
existence in 1948, but the Mann family’s involvement<br />
in the viticulture of the area dates back to<br />
the late 18th century. This is a lovely and complex<br />
Gewurztraminer. Look for Turkish delight, peach,<br />
pear juice, binned apples, lychee, rose petal, and<br />
spice on the nose. The palate is dry and medium<br />
bodied, with a crisp acidity. This wine has a lovely<br />
structure, with all the elements in balance. Pair<br />
with jumbo shrimp, or a red curry with fish or seafood.<br />
(VINTAGES panel, May 2010)<br />
205476 (D) 750 mL $16.95 2<br />
BURGUNDY<br />
DOMAINE BERNARD DEFAIX<br />
CÔTE DE LECHET CHABLIS<br />
1 er CRU 2008<br />
AC<br />
TASTING NOTE: Almost invisible wood treatment<br />
sets off extremely fresh and classic citrus and stone<br />
aromas that are in keeping with the surprisingly<br />
rich and full-bodied flavors that retain a fine sense<br />
of underlying precision and tension while culminating<br />
in a racy, very dry and palate staining finish that<br />
exudes plenty of Chablis character. In a word,<br />
terrific. Drink [from] 2014+. Score: 92 (Allen<br />
Meadows, www.burghound.com, Oct. 2010)<br />
950667 (XD) 750 mL $31.95 3<br />
DISCOVER OUR LATEST • SATURDAY, JANUARY <strong>22</strong>, 2011<br />
DOMAINE EUGÉNIE CARRION<br />
CHABLIS 2009<br />
AC<br />
TASTING NOTE: This is classic Chablis, with lots<br />
of citrus fruit and green apple notes on the nose.<br />
Dry and round, with good weight and a lovely<br />
texture, it shows wonderful citrus character and that<br />
quintessential minerality on the palate. The finish<br />
is long and exquisite. Enjoy with a potato-crusted<br />
salmon and a fresh herb salad. (VINTAGES panel,<br />
March 2010)<br />
183590 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2<br />
FRANÇOIS MARTENOT<br />
LES HAUTS BOIS<br />
MEURSAULT 2007<br />
AC<br />
TASTING NOTE: Straw-gold in colour and with<br />
aromas of toast, grilled nuts, biscuits, vanilla<br />
and yellow apples with a subtle and lifting floral<br />
note. The palate of this single-vineyard bottling<br />
is balanced, dry, with a crisp acidity, and it echoes<br />
the nose beautifully. Rich and full in style with a<br />
nutty medium-long finish, this will pair nicely with<br />
baked fish in mushroom sauce. (VINTAGES panel,<br />
July 2010)<br />
208082 (XD) 750 mL $41.95 2<br />
LA CHABLISIENNE SAINT-BRIS<br />
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008<br />
AC<br />
The Saint-Bris appellation is unique in Burgundy<br />
as it features the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Impress<br />
your guests with this tidbit, and with this tasty<br />
Burgundian Savvy. David Schildknecht, writing on<br />
Jancis Robinson’s website, stated in May 2004<br />
that “the best growers farming this appellation ...<br />
render among the most fascinating and delicious<br />
Sauvignons on the planet.” Try it with a ratatouille,<br />
or grilled white fish with a lemon-dill sauce.<br />
641753 (XD) 750 mL $12.95 1<br />
SATURDAY, JANUARY <strong>22</strong>, 2011 VINTAGES 41
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