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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2019	Falset Marçá	Zerran'	Bright ruby-red. Aromas of primary red fruits, oak spice, violet and smoky minerals. Sharply focused raspberry, cherry cola and floral pastille flavors are underscored by a smoky mineral quality and building spiciness. Silky tannins give shape to a long, incisive finish that clings impressively and leaves red fruit liqueur and mocha notes behind.	Vinous	91		2021-03-23
2019	Cesani	Vernaccia di San Gimignano	The Cesani family are no-frills organic farmers originally from Le Marche, with an enviable range of vineyards across diverse zones, including Pancole for the insistent San Gimignano Riserva Sanice, and clayey San Paolo for the juicy Clamys. This entry-level Vernaccia has notable freshness and lift, a perfect jumping off point for San Gimignano Vernaccia newbies. Drinking Window 2021 - 2025	Decanter	93		2021-03-22
2014	La Perla	Valtellina Superiore 'La Mossa'	Representing half of the estate’s 20,000-bottle annual production, La Mossa is crafted from grapes picked in mid-October, after those destined for Sforzato but prior to the late-harvest selection for the Riserva. The 2014 sports a slim, elegant build. Evocative notes of sage, pine, black tea and moss grace the nose, with truffles and red currants joining in on the palate. Crunchy, racy acidity and dry, linear tannins beg for food - particularly hearty mountain fare. Drinking Window 2021 - 2025	Decanter	91		2021-03-18
2014	La Perla	Sforzato di Valtellina 'Quattro Soli'	In 2014, Marco Triacca risked making a Sforzato regardless of the cool, wet conditions. Besides a careful selection in the vineyard, he continued inspecting the grapes during the drying process, removing any berries that showed signs of mould. His work has paid off - though do expect a relatively lean, mid-weight Sforzato that is more savoury than sweet in character. Framed by powdery tannins, it is clean with an underlying freshness that compliments dried fruit nuances. Focussed fragrances of pot-pourri and a green mintiness persist throughout. Drinking Window 2021 - 2027	Decanter	92		2021-03-18
2019	Domaine Yves Cheron	Cotes du Rhone 'Les Dentelles'	This perfumed 75/25 blend of Grenache and Syrah shares the same blossomy, fresh-fruited demeanor of Yves Cheron’s more expensive Southern Rhône wines. It’s a full-bodied, silky sip, with ample black-cherry and plum flavors edged by burnt caramel and a refreshing mineral lift. Soft in tannins and forward in fruit, it’s an immediately enjoyable wine that should drink at peak through 2024.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2021-03-16
2018	Domaine Yves Cheron	Cotes du Rhone 'Les Dentelles'	Violet and lavender perfume this full-bodied, silky blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. A juicy, pertly balanced red, it finishes on soft, satiny tannins and a lingering vein of granite. This lovely wine is best enjoyed young but is likely to hold through 2025. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2021-03-16
2015	Elia Palazzesi	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	Dark-skinned fruit, forest-floor and leather aromas shape the nose. The savory palate offers Marasca cherry, licorice and ground pepper alongside polished tannins. Drink 2022–2027.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2021-03-16
2016	Elia Palazzesi	Brunello di Montalcino	This opens with aromas recalling black-skinned fruit, Mediterranean scrub and tobacco. The savory palate offers dried black cherry, licorice and ground pepper alongside polished tannins. Drink 2023–2031.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2021-03-16
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino	Enticing aromas of menthol, ripe dark-skinned fruit, new leather and sandalwood lead the way. Boasting a heady combination of power and finesse, the full-bodied palate doles out ripe black cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco framed in firm, velvety tannins. Fresh acidity keeps the richness in check. Drink 2024–2036.	Wine Enthusiast	95		2021-03-16
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino 'Fiore di NO'	Enveloping and delicious, this fragrant red opens with aromas of ripe plum, baking spice, blue flower and an earthy whiff of new leather. Full bodied and concentrated, it also has an almost weightless grace and poise, delivering succulent black cherry, fleshy raspberry, star anise and cinnamon before an espresso close. Fine grained tannins provide polished support. Drink 2024–2031.	Wine Enthusiast	95		2021-03-16