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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2017	I Custodi	Etna Bianco 'Ante'	Alberello-trained vines growing at nearly 3,000 feet on Etna’s wind-lashed eastern slope produced this tautly structured wine, with dense flavors of preserved lemon, tarragon and toasted hazelnuts. The wine fermented on ambient yeasts without undergoing malolactic conversion, leaving searing acidity that cuts through its oxidative notes and keeps the wine lively and tense.	Wine & Spirits	91		2021-02-26
2017	I Custodi	Etna Rosso 'Pistus'	This wine unfolds with flavors of dried cherry and plum speckled with notes of crunchy wild herbs. Twenty percent nerello cappuccio deepens the color and the fruit tones, though the intense ripeness is indicative of 2017’s heat- and drought-ridden growing season. The wine reads a bit like a rustic Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and is a match for robust lamb and beef dishes.	Wine & Spirits	91		2021-02-26
2019	Lava Cap	Sauvignon Blanc El Dorado	Figgy aromas lead to subdued but tangy flavors of green apple, mineral and mild herb in this subtle, medium-bodied, well-balanced wine. It's not overtly fruity, but well worth sipping for its complexity. Buy Now.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2021-02-22
2016	Alain Brumont - Bouscasse	Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 'Jardins'	Aromas of dried pineapple, green apple, lime zest, preserved lemon and sea salt. It’s medium-bodied with sharp, tangy acidity. Waxy with a saline finish. Unique character. 100% petit courbu. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	91		2021-02-22
2012	Alain Brumont - Bouscasse	Madiran 'Vieilles Vignes'	Intense aromas of blackberries, dried herbs, leather and game. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight tannins, balanced by concentrated layers of spiced black fruit. Muscular and chewy. It’s a big, tannic wine, but very real. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	93		2021-02-22
2014	Alain Brumont - Montus	Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Blanc Sec	Aromas of dried apricot, papaya, lemon zest, olives and smoked almonds. It’s medium-to full-bodied with tangy acidity and a waxy texture. Concentrated and layered with a flavorful finish. So unique and delicious. 100% petit courbu. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	94		2021-02-22
2016	Alain Brumont - Montus	Madiran	Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, peppercorn, dried herbs and spices. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Savory and spiced finish. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	91		2021-02-22
2009	Alain Brumont - Montus	La Tyre Madiran	Aromas of spiced black cherries, blueberries, stewed blackcurrants, black tea, cloves and walnuts. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Concentrated and powerful with a solid core of black fruit. Still chewy, as ever, but solid and typical. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	93		2021-02-22
2017	La Ciarliana	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	Underbrush, baked plum, mint and cocoa aromas slowly take shape in the glass. The brawny palate doles out blackberry jam, cherry tart and licorice alongside close-grained tannins. You’ll also notice the warmth of evident alcohol on the close. Drink 2022–2027.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2021-02-16
2016	La Ciarliana	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	Scorched earth, truffle and new leather aromas line up in the glass along with whiffs of charcuterie. The big, chewy palate shows steeped fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2026.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2021-02-16