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						<span class="footnote"><strong>Callia <br />
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						</strong>Callia Malbec from Argentina is a full-bodied, vibrant red wine brimming with ripe fruit flavors. It is a delicious barbecue wine, perfect for summer sipping.</span><br />
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						<span class="footnote"><strong>Valter Scarbolo <br />
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						<span class="footnote">A wine of Friulian tradition. Ramato, or copper, is the natural color of Pinot Grigio grape. <br />
						The nose exhibits wild strawberry, carob, nuances of rose petals. Generous body expands on the palate, revealing mature fruit, spice and personality.</span> From a single vineyard site: Mattia.
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			<font size="2"><strong>Pick up your copy of TheWineBuzz<sup><font size="1">&#174;</font></sup> at these fine stores:</strong></font>
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			<font size="3"><strong>Check out the following recommended wines from our July/August issue:</strong></font> 
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			<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"><tr ><td colspan="2" class="winecategory">Bargain Buzz</td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />Red</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246478731.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Twisted Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (California); $7.99/750ml; $12.99/1.5L</h4>Deep magenta color and  ripe Bing cherry aroma with hint of violets, new leather and marzipan; delicious, with good balance, ripe fruit and great dark chocolate notes; big finish.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />Red</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246478697.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Twisted Merlot, 2007 (California); $7.99/750ml; $12.99/1.5L</h4>Deep violet/ruby color, with pleasant aromas of cherries, clove and a hint of violets; juicy, bright, clean, good fruit with a bit of prunes and a touch of fennel; nice finish. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />Red</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246478759.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Twisted Old Vine Zinfandel, 2007 (California); $7.99/750ml; $12.99/1.5L</h4>Bright garnet/ruby color; spicy, peppery aroma with notes of roses, brambles and blueberry; very fruity and juicy, with big plummy flavors and a note of prunes; soft tannins and nice finish. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />White</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246478659.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Twisted Chardonnay, 2007 (California); $7.99/750ml; $12.99/1.5L</h4>Delicate, clean, fresh lemon rind aroma with hints of pineapple, mango and lilies; vibrant on the palate, with bracing acidity and bright, fruity flavors. Great value. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />White</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246478574.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Twisted Pinot Grigio, 2007 (California); $7.99/750ml; $12.99/1.5L</h4>Nearly colorless, with anise, spice, tangerine and peach on the nose; fresh, clean, tart, lemony flavors with a bit of Granny Smith apple; pleasant acidity and lots of fruit. Very good value.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr ><td colspan="2" class="winecategory">Tasting Notes - Rose</td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />California</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246478831.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Bonterra Rose, 2008 (Mendocino County); $13.99 </h4>Bright rose petal-pink color, with a subtle spiciness to the aroma; very flavorful and palate waking, with good acidity and vibrant notes of cranberry, cocoa and dried cherries.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />France</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246478877.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Domaine de Lagrezette Zette Rose, 2007 (Vin de Pays du Lot); $12</h4>Bright peachy pink color, with tart cherries and light tropicals on the nose; cherry skin and strawberry flavors, with a light, crisp, clean finish. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />France</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246478946.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rose, 2008; $13</h4>Light salmon color, with delicate, appealing aroma of red current, citrus and white cherry; crisp, refreshing, vibrant and very flavorful, with cranberry/currant flavors and a hint of tropical coconut. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />Italy</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246479001.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>La Scolca Vino da Tavola Rosato Rosa Chiara, 2008 (Piedmont); $14</h4>Rosy pink color, with a delicate strawberry aroma; juicy, bright, clean berry flavors with hints of watermelon and tropicals; very nice finish – has a bit of elegance. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />Spain</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246479035.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>El Coto Rioja Rose, 2008; $12</h4>Pretty pale shell pink color; vibrant strawberry aroma with undercurrents of candy and minerals; vivid and clean on the palate with tart strawberry and rhubarb flavors nuanced by citrus; clean, long-lasting finish. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr ><td colspan="2" class="winecategory">WineFinds</td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />Red - Chile</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246479230.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Escudo Rojo, 2007 (Valle Central); $14.99 </h4>Violets, earth, mushrooms, black raspberries and big leathery notes on the nose; robust and chewy on the palate, with loads of chocolate-drenched cherry flavors offset by big tannins and a bit of ash.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />Red - Italy</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246479265.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Lento Dragone, 2006 (Lamezia Rosso DOC); $19.50</h4>Brilliant garnet color, with very appealing aroma of black tea, hibiscus, warm baking spice and a hint of cedar and pencil shavings; lush and bright on the palate, with flavors of cassis and black prune plums. Unusual and interesting.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />Red - Ohio</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246479302.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>St. Joseph Pinot Noir, 2007 (Grand River Valley); $25</h4>Light garnet color; smoky cherry skin aroma with a hint of black pepper; clean, juicy, bright cherry and tart cranberry flavors, with nice depth, good balance and pleasant acidity. Great with food.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />White - California</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246479074.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Jordan Chardonnay, 2007 (Russian River Valley); $30</h4>Luscious tropical notes of mango and pineapple with a bit of caramel nuttiness and pleasant oak; lush, silky, creamy and elegant on the palate, with crisp, lemony flavor balanced by light oak; toasty apple finish. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />White - Chile</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246479883.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Ventisquero Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, 2008 (Casablanca Valley); $13</h4>Castello Romitorio Costanza, 2007 (Bianco Toscana IGT); $22.50 (Vermentino/Chardonnay) Almost colorless, with a bit of warm toast on the nose and a whiff of vanilla and pineapple; clean and crisp, with good balance and zippy acidity, bright tropical flavors and a juicy pineapple finish. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />White - Italy</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246479155.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>Castello Romitorio Costanza, 2007 (Bianco Toscana IGT); $22.50 (Vermentino/Chardonnay)</h4>Almost colorless, with a bit of warm toast on the nose and a whiff of vanilla and pineapple; clean and crisp, with good balance and zippy acidity, bright tropical flavors and a juicy pineapple finish. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" class="winesubcategory" colspan="2"><br />White - Spain</td></tr><tr><td width="150" valign="top"><br /><img  class="photoFrame" src="/site/uploaded_media/spns/1246479195.jpg" /></td><td valign="top"><br /><h4>El Coto Rioja White, 2008; $12 (Viura)</h4>Lush peachy apricot aroma with a bit of creamsicle; crisp, fruity, clean and loaded with vibrant tropical fruit and white peach flavors with a hint of Rainier cherries on the finish. Delicious. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><hr class="winecategoryitemsplit" /></td></tr></table> <br />
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			<font size="3" class="articletitle"><font size="2"><strong><font size="1">Fashioning an Elegant Future <br />
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			&quot;Making this [wine] is like walking down the street in a Speedo. You better have your act together,&quot; said Bo Barrett, master winemaker at Chateau Montelena. Barrett rendered this admonition recently to a gathering of enthusiasts at Moxie restaurant east of Cleveland. He was talking about Chateau Montelena&#8217;s 2007 Potter Valley Riesling. Harvested from vineyards north of San Francisco in Ukiah, Calif., this Riesling could even get away with a thong. Bright yellow with honeysuckle aromas and citrus flavors, it&#8217;s refreshingly spicy with a dry, clean finish. <br />
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			Barrett was in Ohio with some of the Calistoga winery&#8217;s new releases and their 1999 Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Bo is the son of Jim Barrett, who purchased the winery in 1972 and replanted the entire estate vineyard in two years. Jim is in his early 80s and still jazzed enough about the future to have launched a major replanting program in 2002. Although he&#8217;s pacing it a bit more slowly to maintain production, his main goal is quality maintenance. This was evident in the delicately balanced 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay, which Bo says is &quot;very close to the 1970s style.&quot; Since the Chateau&#8217;s 1973 Chardonnay won the epochal Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976 (as depicted in the movie &quot;Bottle Shock&quot;), that&#8217;s also quite a fashion statement.<br />
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			Bo believes &quot;classic wine chemistry is coming back and elegance in Cabs will come back too.&quot; Part of that elegance is ageability. The Chateau&#8217;s 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, which will be released this fall, sends a signal that <em>haute couture</em> in Cabs is always <em>a la mode</em>. Dense with big ripe berry and dark cherry flavors that burst onto the palate then taper off, it&#8217;s good right of the gate but will have an elegant future too. <br />
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			See <a href="http://www.montelena.com">www.montelena.com</a> .  <br />
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