Published in March 2007

Wines, Spirits and Beers published in the March 2007 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

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Cayuse 2003 Armada Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $65

A truly stunning wine of amazing complexity. It has layers of depth rarely found in any Washington wines, beginning with dense black fruits, black licorice, smoke, pepper and charcoal. The trademark Cayuse herbal/green tea elements are there also, more as hints than as layers. The aging in big neutral barriques has buffed it out; as it breathes in the glass the… — P.G. (3/1/2007)

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2004 Le Montrachet Chardonnay (Montrachet)

A great wine from a great vintage for whites, this has vanilla, ripe green fruits and a smoky, mineral character. Ripe and delicious, this brings the richness of honey and the rigor of minerality into balance. — R.V. (3/1/2007)

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Domaine des Lambrays 2004 Clos des Lambrays Pinot Noir (Clos de Lambrays)

Price $110

To say this is textbook Pinot Noir is to do this stunning wine an injustice. But it does have everything that should be in a great Pinot Noir—the sumptuousness, the silky tannins, the touch of wood, the red fruits. All of these are enveloped in an elegant structure, leaving freshness and delicious, refreshing acidity at the end. — R.V. (3/1/2007)

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2004 Pinot Noir (Romanée-Conti)

This wine’s considerable power derives from its a solid texture, its multifaceted red-berry flavors, juiciness, freshness and perfect balancing acidity. You can, and will want to, hold this in the mouth for many minutes. It is a complete wine. — R.V. (3/1/2007)

96-100

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Le Réviseur XO Fine Petite Champagne Single Estate Cognac

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Price $50

Aromas feature plums, red berries, raisins, cherry preserves and poppy seed. The palate entry is sleek and woody sweet; the midpalate finds flavors of pipe tobacco, marzipan, dark caramel, fudge and chocolate orange. Finishes stately yet vivacious. Find and buy. — P.P. (3/1/2007)

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Williams Selyem 2004 Allen Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)

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Price $48

This is one of the best Chardonnays I’ve had recently. It’s a tremendously ripe wine, exploding with apricot nectar, peach custard, quince, butterscotch, buttered toast and spice flavors. There’s even a spine of minerality. But what really makes it so special is the acidity. This is just a tremendous Chard, totally addictive, and it’s best now in its flamboyant youth. — S.H. (3/1/2007)

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Cayuse 2004 Bionic Frog Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $75

Smooth, supple and full-flavored, The Bionic Frog shows the characteristic uber-funk that it is known for. But in this new vintage it seems to be a bit less in-your-face than previously. There's plenty of wild herb, beef blood and silage to go around; but the flavors are already fully integrated, the wine viscous and plush with an intensely spicy quality. This is… — P.G. (3/1/2007)

96-100

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Vincent Van Gogh Mojito Mint Vodka Mint Flavored Vodka

Price $30

The spry mint aroma makes for fresh, invigorating, and stunningly vivid nosing. The palate entry is crisp, intensely minty, and sweet at the back end; the midpalate is semisweet peppermint with a hint of balancing citrus/lime. Ends up moderately fiery in the throat yet smooth and generous. So well-crafted that it squeaks with tightness. — P.P. (3/1/2007)

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