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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2019	Jean-Marc Burgaud	Morgon Cote du Py	The 2019 Morgon Côte du Py, bottled in July 2020 after aging in concrete, has an airy, much more floral bouquet than the Grand Cras, pressed iris petals and potpourri emerging with time. The medium-bodied palate delivers fine, edgy tannins, just the tight amount of bitterness and a cohesive, pure and peppery finish that lingers long in the mouth. Superb.	Vinous	94		2021-08-30
2020	Jean-Marc Burgaud	Morgon Cote du Py 'Javernieres'	The 2020 Morgon Côte du Py Javernières was tasted from barrel and will be bottled in December/January 2021/22. There is fine intensity on the nose of layered blackberry, raspberry and blueberry fruit, but it is very tight at the moment, as you would expect. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, quite structured and a little more austere than the Côte du Py. This is a serious Morgan that deserves 3–4 years in bottle. Superb.	Vinous	92-94		2021-08-30
2019	Jean-Marc Burgaud	Morgon Cote du Py 'Javernieres'	Bottled in January 2021 after 12 months in barrel and four months in tank, the 2019 Morgon Côte du Py Javernières has a floral bouquet of violet and iris scents, plus touches of blood orange and iodine; hints of licorice emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied, very sensual, rounded and smooth, offering succulent ripe tannins and layers of black plummy fruit. That licorice note returns on the finish. Lovely, although personally, I prefer the Côte du Py this vintage.	Vinous	92		2021-08-30
2019	Stel + Mar	Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi	The 2019 Stel + Mar Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi, California is a stunning buy. If you like big, bold reds that drench the palate with a cashmere crush of complex fruit, this wine is for you. The entry calls to mind muddled blackberries laced with blackcurrant liqueur and a touch of creamy vanilla. Then the flavors veer toward dark chocolate, toasted nuts and roasted coffee that persist on the finish. This is a well-made Californian classic at an affordable price.	Toronto Star	94		2021-08-27
2015	Plani Arche	Montefalco Sagrantino	A dusting of cocoa and smoke blows off to reveal balsam herbs, crushed black cherries and dark exotic spices as the 2015 Montefalco Sagrantino smolders up from the glass. Its opulent textures are like weighted velvet, yet quickly contrasted by tart black fruits and nervous acidity, becoming more savory, almost salty, with each passing second. A fine coating of grippy tannins comes forward through the close, tugging at the palate with youthful poise, as herbal-tinged blackberries, licorice and hints of cedar taper off. The 2015 is a towering Montefalco Sagrantino that will require a number of years to come into focus, but will be worth waiting for.	Vinous	93		2021-08-25
2019	Nekeas	Garnacha 'El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa'	Very clear and aromatic with blackberry, strawberry and violet character, following through to the mid-palate with firm yet fine tannins and a vivid finish. This is really well done. Drink or hold. #81 of James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of Spain 2021	James Suckling	93		2021-08-24
2017	Sierra Salinas	Monastrell 'Mira Salinas'	A very fruity and delicious alicante with bright fruit and lots of spice, crushed stone and dried fruit. Some cloves, too. Some chewy tannins and bitter-citrus undertones. Toasted. Drink in 2023, but already impressive.	James Suckling	92		2021-08-24
2020	Nekeas	Garnacha 'Cepa por Cepa'	This garnacha has really pretty purity of ripe-strawberry, cherry and orange-peel aromas. It’s medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. Very typical for a fine garnacha. Drink now. Screw cap.	James Suckling	92		2021-08-24
2019	Sierra Salinas	Monastrell 'Mo'	Blackberries with some toffee and dark-chocolate undertones. Beautiful, fruity palate with clean and bright fruit. Very fine tannins and a fresh finish. Yummy to drink.	James Suckling	91		2021-08-24
2020	Nekeas	Barrel Fermented Chardonnay ‘Vega Sindoa’	Papaya, grilled pineapple, toast and lemon pie on the nose. Praline, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fresh acidity and a lightly phenolic texture. Delicious finish. Drink now.	James Suckling	91		2021-08-24