Online Exclusives - Published in March 2013

Wines, Spirits and Beers only appearing online for the March 2013 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

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Bründlmayer 2011 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Alte Reben Reserve Riesling (Kamptal)

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Price $78

Bründlmayer’s flagship wine is made from old vines grown on the Heiligenstein hill. It is as intense as a great Riesling can be, a pure expression of steel, mineral and bitter orange and pineapple flavors. It has great structure and a ripe, concentrated character. This will age long and well. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Bründlmayer 2011 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Lyra Reserve Riesling (Kamptal)

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Price $71

The lyra system of training vines is designed to give the fruit maximum exposure. With that and the vines’ placement on the steep Heiligenstein hill, it’s no surprise that this wine is ripe and rich. Perfumed, intense and generous, this will age for many years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Bründlmayer 2011 Loiser Berg Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal)

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Pure and fruity, this has a fine line of steely acidity that cuts through the crisp apple fruit. The Loiser Berg is a south-facing, sheltered site that helps to create a taut wine with considerable aging potential. Keep for 4–5 years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Bründlmayer 2011 Kammerner Lamm Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal)

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This wine is full and opulent, and its yellow fruit is at the fore. The ripeness is tempered by the complex notes of spice and almond as well as the taut, steely acidity. Age for at least four years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Cayuse 2009 Impulsivo En Chamberlin Vineyard Tempranillo (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

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Price $80

Dark and smoky, this wine is relatively tannic and emphasizes flavors of leaf, bark, root and herb. There’s plenty of depth and exceptional power to this wine, which seems unique among New World Tempranillos. — P.G. (3/1/2013)

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Domaine Cauhapé 2010 Symphonie de Novembre Petit Manseng (Jurançon)

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Price $24

Concentrated and luscious, this has notes of dried apricot and fig, with a dense texture reminiscent of honey and orange marmalade. It has a strong mineral structure that melds with the ripe generosity. Savor this intense wine alone at the end of a meal or with blue cheese. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Château Tour des Gendres 2009 Le Petit Bois Cabernet Sauvignon (Côtes de Bergerac)

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Price $55

Also labeled Parcel A1611, this new release from Tour des Gendres is a wine made using fruit sourced from a single parcel. It’s rich and concentrated, with a juicy black-plum flavor. While the wood influence is present, it isn’t dominant. This should age for at least six years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Domaine Bru-Baché 2006 L’Eminence Petit Manseng (Jurançon)

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Price $128

Ripe, smooth and gold in color, this is a nectar-like wine. It has a honeyed note and a dry edge from botrytis, with an opulent, complex texture. It also has lively acidity that offers the purest expression of Petit Manseng. A great wine to drink at the end of a meal, or with a rich terrine at the start. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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