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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2019	Lava Cap	Cabernet Sauvignon El Dorado	Succulent and broad, this has a redwood savor adorning dark red- and black-cherry flavors, with a sun-warmed quality to the fruit that gives the wine a kind of burnished glow.	Wine & Spirits	91		2021-12-16
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	Crushed stone, exotic spices, roses and strawberries create an alluring bouquet as the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva blossoms in the glass. It soothes with silky textures and dark ripe fruits, lifted by bright acidity and minty herbal tones. The tannic structure comes through in the finale, clenching the palate firm with youthful poise, while leaving hints of plum under an air of violet-tinged florals. Though it’s tightly wound, only a few years of cellaring should be necessary to enjoy the 2016 Riserva to its full effect.	Vinous	92		2021-12-09
2016	Verbena	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva opens to notes of cedar spice box, cloves, dusty dried florals and cherries. There’s a pliancy and inner sweetness here that soothes the palate, as mineral-tinged black fruits and hints of brown spice glide across its silky framework. Hints of tobacco, balsam herbs and dark, dark chocolate linger through the long and only lightly structured finale. This is a very nicely balanced Riserva that will only require short-term cellaring to show its best.	Vinous	92		2021-12-09
2016	Elia Palazzesi	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	A mix of mulled cherries, roses and flowery undergrowth lifts up from the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. This is silky-smooth and pliant in feel, with notes of plum and balsamic spices that flesh out across the palate. Its tannins are rounded and sweet, contrasted by residual acids and hints of tart berries that linger. The 2016 Riserva could use a year or two to come fully into focus.	Vinous	92		2021-12-09
2018	Keenan	Mernet Reserve Spring Mountain District	Aromas of blackberries, ripe blueberries, dark cherries, rosemary, clay, earth and cloves. Full-bodied with plush tannins. Round, rich and creamy with a dense core of dark fruit and chocolate. A blend of 50% merlot and 50% cabernet sauvignon. Drink from 2023.	James Suckling	93		2021-12-07
2018	Keenan	Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain District	Blackcurrants, blackberry jam, walnuts, earth and dried herbs on the nose. Salted olives, too. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, fine tannins and rich, savory character. Drink after 2022.	James Suckling	92		2021-12-07
2016	Elia Palazzesi	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	A very dense and rich riserva Brunello with lots of chocolate, toasted oak and fruit in the palate. Full and layered. A little overdone (too much wood) but should come together with time. Try after 2023.	James Suckling	91		2021-12-07
2018	Keenan	Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley	Rich, meaty cabernet with aromas of stewed plums, dark cherries, dried thyme, black olives, charred wood and smoked meat. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dark and concentrated. Chewy finish. Try after 2023.	James Suckling	92		2021-11-29
2018	Keenan	Cabernet Sauvignon 'Reserve' Spring Mountain District	Fragrant nose of spiced dark fruit, nutmeg, cedar, dried herbs and vanilla. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins and fresh acidity. Excellent structure. Allow the oak to integrate. Try in 2023.	James Suckling	93		2021-11-29
2019	Keenan	Chardonnay Spring Mountain District	Dried apples, poached pears, sweet spices, fennel seeds and toasted almonds on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with fresh acidity. Some tangy lemon character on the medium finish. Firm and reserved. Traditional Napa chardonnay. Drink now.	James Suckling	90		2021-11-29