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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2018	El Principal	‘Memorias’ Maipo Andes Valley	The 2018 Memorias is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot from Pirque that spent 22 months in one-third new French barrels. Red in the glass with purple flecks. The attractive nose presents clear notes of black currant and sour cherry and expressive hints of graphite and herbs. In the mouth, this is juicy with refined tannins and a slightly rough texture. A continental wine enhanced by its intense fruitiness.	Vinous	94		2022-06-14
2018	El Principal	‘El Principal’ Maipo Andes Valley	The 2018 El Principal is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot and 3% Syrah, aged for 22 months in two-thirds new French barrels. Reddish purple in the glass. The clear, expressive nose presents notes of plum and black currant and hints of herb and pepper. The palate is intense, tightly corseted and concentrated, with a juicy, potent flow and a slightly smoky backdrop. It remains to be seen how the tannins will develop in time, but I tried the 2010 and it was no more subtle.	Vinous	91		2022-06-14
2017	Sierra Salinas	Monastrell 'Mira Salinas'	Slightly more expensive, the 2017 Mira Salinas Monastrell sports a dense purple hue to go with a great nose of red, blue, and black fruits as well as peppery herbs, leather, and assorted meaty, spicy nuances. Rich, full-bodied, and mouth-filling on the palate, it brings load of fruit and texture while staying balanced and lively. It will keep for 5-7 years.	Jeb Dunnuck	92		2022-06-14
2018	Ilurce	Graciano 'Rio Mazos'	Also all Graciano, the 2018 Rio Mazos is a deeper, richer wine offering classy notes of cassis and blackcurrants as well as sandalwood, candied violets, and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied, on the palate, it has ripe, supple tannins, a good sense of freshness, and outstanding length. A beautiful, elegant expression of Graciano, it should keep for a decade.	Jeb Dunnuck	93		2022-06-14
2020	Nekeas	Garnacha 'El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa'	A lovely garnacha with sweet blue fruit, fine spices and some flowers. Taut and juicy with tight but polished tannins. Lots of flavors, but not hefty. On the contrary, this is nimble and elegant. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	93		2022-06-13
2021	Nekeas	Garnacha Blanca '25 Vendimias'	Lots of nectarines and white pears on the nose with hints of stones. It’s quite pristine and dry with some limey, white fruit on the palate and a mineral twist in the linear finish. Crystal clear. Drink now.	James Suckling	91		2022-06-13
2021	Nekeas	Garnacha 'Cepa por Cepa'	Racy rendition of garnacha with vivid strawberries, redcurrants, red cherries and Mediterranean herbs, such as oregano and rosemary. Bright and generous, loaded with red fruit and lots of silky tannins. Lots of immediate appeal. Drink now. Screw cap.	James Suckling	91		2022-06-13
2019	Keenan	Merlot ‘Mailbox Vineyard Reserve’ Spring Mountain District	Aromas of hot stone, rose petal, ground spice and ripe red cherry. Medium-to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Very fruity and generous on the palate. Subtle spice here, too, but it ends rather fresh. Nicely composed. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	93		2022-06-13
2021	Ocean Road	Sauvignon Blanc	Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of melon balls, sliced apples in greek yogurt, grapefruit peel, and wheat grass with a silky, bright, fruity medium body and a graceful, long finish imparting suggestions of spiced green apple and pear, grilled pineapple, and coconut water with no oak flavor. A juicy and flavorful Sauvignon Blanc sipper to reward yourself with after a long summer day. Gold Medal	Beverage Testing Institute	90		2022-06-13
2019	Valderiz	Valdehermoso' Crianza	A refined Duero with blackberry, lavender and silt aromas and flavors. Some flowers, too. Medium body, fine tannins and a creamy, polished finish. Drink now.	James Suckling	92		2022-06-08