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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2023	Beauchene	Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Grande Reserve'	Coming from galets roulés and red sandstone soils, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Grande Réserve is based on 60% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, and 15% Syrah, aged 18 months in demi-muids, older barrels, and stainless steel. It shows a slightly more modern style with a kiss of classy wood in its red and black fruits, spicy herbs, and Provençal, peppery nuances. Medium-bodied and balanced, it has good mid-palate concentration and ripe tannins. Drink 2025-2035.	Jeb Dunnuck	91		2025-12-19
2022	Decibel	Pet Nat Hawke's Bay	Beautifully fragrant with complexity, showing golden apple, lemon zest, herbal tea, and oatmeal nuances. The palate is splendidly weighted and expansive with excellent focus and persistence. It's richly textured with finely pitched acidity, finishing savoury and lingering. At its best: now to 2028.	Wine Orbit	94		2025-12-18
2020	Chateau Montus	Blanc Sec Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh	Preserved lemons, bruised apples, cedar, olives and salted almonds on the nose of this savory white. It’s full-bodied but sharp and lively, with a salty undertone. Firm finish. 100% petit courbu. Drink now or hold for even more complexity.	James Suckling	93		2025-12-18
2023	Dancing Crow Vineyards	Cabernet Sauvignon 'Old Stake 1901'	Aromas of black cherries, black currants, spices and dried herbs with a savory edge. The palate is full-bodied with firm yet polished tannins and bright acidity, giving a lively, fruit-driven finish. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	92		2025-12-18
2019	Verbena	Brunello di Montalcino 'Le Pope'	Aromas of fresh red cherries, orange zest, and violets with nutmeg and toasty undertones. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and balanced acidity. Persistent finish. Give this a few more years. Drink after 2026.	James Suckling	93		2025-12-17
2020	Verbena	Brunello di Montalcino 'Le Pope'	Complexity from graphite and toast on the nose, with black cherries, flowers and blood oranges. Full-bodied with firm, sticky tannins and refreshing acidity. Chewy finish that could be longer. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.	James Suckling	90		2025-12-17
2023	Lava Cap	Cabernet Sauvignon El Dorado	This estate-grown wine is big in mouthfeel and full-bodied, balanced nicely by decent fruit acidity and good, moderate tannins that give it heft. Black cherries, black currants, cocoa, iron, chocolate and mint flavors. Drink now or hold.	James Suckling	93		2025-12-12
NV	Stefano Camilucci	Franciacorta ‘Ammonites’ Dosage Zero Brut	Understated yet remarkably pretty, the NV Franciacorta Ammonites Zero Dosage blossoms slowly with a blend of wildflowers, stone dust and sweet spice complementing nuances of peach sorbet. Seriously salty and chiseled in feel, this levels out with soft textures and ripe orchard fruit notes elevated by a core of juicy acidity. It finishes fresh and with medium length, leaving a saline tinge and a refreshing hint of mint that lingers on. (Lot# 04324)	Vinous	91		2025-12-12
NV	Stefano Camilucci	Franciacorta ‘Ammonites’ Dosage Zero Rose	White strawberries, dusty florals and spice hints introduce the delicate and finessed NV Rosé Dosaggio Zero Franciacorta Ammonites. It sweeps across the palate with lifted textures over a core of saline minerals, ushering in ripe pit fruits and sour melon. This finishes staining and long, leaving a tinge of cherry and rosy inner florals that resonate. (Lot# L22123)	Vinous	91		2025-12-12
2024	Commanderie de la Bargemone	Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Blanc	Peaches, melon and lemons on the nose of this perfumed white. It’s bright and creamy, with a medium body and a clean, lively finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap.	James Suckling	90		2025-12-12