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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2019	Decibel - Giunta	Chenin Blanc	This is a bright, balanced wine from a variety that deserves more love in New Zealand. A radiant color, it offers plenty of varietal character in the form of red apple, ginger, honeysuckle, beeswax and wool. Aromas morph into flavors on a full figured palate that neatly balances fruit intensity with bright acidity, finishing on a spicy note. A fairly straightforward but crowd pleasing bottling.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2021-04-23
2019	Andre & Edmond Figeat	Pouilly Fume Les Chaumierres	This wine is young, ripe with apple and citrus fruits and tangy, zesty acidity. At this early stage, the wine has a strong herbaceous character that will soften while leaving behind a tight, mineral texture. Drink from 2022.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2021-04-23
2019	Avia	Sauvignon Blanc	This straw colored Slovenian Sauvignon Blanc delivers aromas of lemon and lime zest. In the mouth, there are flavors of lemon blossom, apple and melon before the soft finish. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2021-04-23
2019	Avia	Chardonnay	This Chardonnay has aromas of cantaloupe, honeydew melon and river rock. In the mouth there are flavors of citrus zest and melon before the crisp clean finish. Laureate Imports. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2021-04-23
2019	Avia	Pinot Grigio	This Slovenian Pinot Grigio is straw colored with aromas of pear, lemon blossom and white flowers. In the mouth there are flavors of melon, lemon-lime and apple before the crisp finish. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2021-04-23
2019	Avia	Cabernet Sauvignon	This ruby colored Slovenian wine has aromas and flavors of red raspberry, cherry and mixed black fruits. It is simple and easy to drink. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2021-04-23
2018	Avia	Merlot	This Slovenian Merlot is garnet in the glass with aromas of cherry, vanilla and lilac talc powder. It is soft on entry with flavors of cranberry and pomegranate with an acidic finish. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2021-04-23
2019	Ilurce	Garnacha Rose 'Rio Madre'	Dusty, yeasty aromas soften red-berry and cantaloupe scents, while this is medium in body and in balance. Slightly bitter flavors of peach pit and grape skins are fresh and cleansing through a sprightly finish. Drink through 2021. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2021-04-23
2018	Carol Shelton	Zinfandel 'Wild Thing' Mendocino County	A juicy bomb of fruit, this red is also well-structured, with lively raspberry, toasty spice and roasted sage flavors that linger on a snappy finish. Drink now through 2028. 9,085 cases made. Smart Buy.	Wine Spectator	91		2021-04-20
2018	Barra	Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino	Charlie Barra died at the age of 92 in June 2019, and this was his last vintage. Having grown grapes at his Redwood Valley estate since 1955, he proudly touted his organic farming, certified since the 1990s, practiced since the beginning. He described his vineyard site as the benchlands of the headwaters of the Russian River and started bottling his own estate wines in 1997. Randy Meyer made this 2018 for Barra, a cabernet with a youthful, bright purple color that seems to carry through to the bright and luscious purple fruit. The tannins are herbal and dry—for one taster, they brought to mind sumac—but there’s plenty of sweet fruit to last through them and accompany fajitas, a sirloin burger or filet mignon. This is a terrific glass of wine to raise in Barra’s memory. ‘Year’s Best Cabernet’	Wine & Spirits	90		2021-04-19