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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2015	Marziano Abbona	Barolo Ravera	There is a bright core of cherry and currant fruit underneath the hard exterior of this taut red. Iron, tobacco and tar notes join the party as this cruises to a lingering conclusion. Finds a nice equilibrium in spite of the stiff tannins. Best from 2023 through 2040. 570 cases made, 75 cases imported.	Wine Spectator	92		2022-01-17
2016	Verbena	Brunello di Montalcino 'Le Pope'	A firm, silky red with lots of chewy tannins, as well as blueberry, blackberry and chocolate character. It’s full and tight with lovely presence and intensity. Give it three or four years to soften. Better after 2023.	James Suckling	94		2022-01-11
2014	Punset	Barbaresco Riserva 'Campo Quadro'	A rich and layered 2014 riserva with a full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Cherry and earth undertones. This still needs time to soften, but shows impressive structure for a 2014. Better after 2024.	James Suckling	93		2022-01-10
2015	Punset	Barbaresco Basarin Riserva	This is tasting beautifully now with strawberry, cedar, and hazelnut character. It’s medium-bodied with firm tannins that need to soften. But very pretty already. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years. Try after 2024.	James Suckling	92		2022-01-10
2020	Punset	Barbera d'Alba	Fresh and fruity with sliced orange peel to the pomegranate and raspberry flavors. It’s medium-bodied, bright and delicious. Drink now.	James Suckling	90		2022-01-10
2019	Keenan	Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain District	The 2019 Cabernet Franc Upper Bowl Vineyard is a gorgeous, super-expressive wine loaded with character. Wild flowers, herbs and sweet red-fleshed fruit grace this pliant, beautifully layered Cabernet Franc from Keenan. All the elements are so well balanced. Bright savory accents and a kick of tannin lend freshness on the vibrant finish.	Vinous	93		2022-01-10
2019	Keenan	Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley	The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is terrific. A bust of savory Cabernet aromatics opens first. Deep and persistent, the Cabernet is full of character from start to finish. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, leather, tobacco, menthol and pine all open in the glass. This mid-weight, classically built wine is beautifully rendered.	Vinous	92		2022-01-10
2019	Keenan	Cabernet Sauvignon 'Reserve' Spring Mountain District	The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a fabulous Spring Mountain wine. Plum, lavender, spice, dried herbs, leather and licorice lend striking aromatic nuance to play off a core of inky fruit. This mid-weight, classically built Cabernet delivers the goods, big time. It's a superb effort from Keenan.	Vinous	95		2022-01-10
2019	Keenan	Merlot Napa Valley	The 2019 Merlot is a very pretty wine. This charming, light-bodied Merlot is pretty easygoing, but it offers a good deal of nuance in the classic style Keenan fans expect. The 2019 is not terribly complex but it is quite tasty.	Vinous	90		2022-01-10
2019	Keenan	Merlot 'Mailbox Vineyard Reserve' Spring Mountain District	The 2019 Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard is a powerful, savory wine. Dried herbs, lavender, spice, menthol and tobacco hit the palate, followed by searing tannins that lend quite a bit of presence. If the fruit emerge, the 2019 might merit a more optimistic review, but now, the 2019 is very tight and youthfully austere. It will be interesting to see what time brings.	Vinous	93		2022-01-10