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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2017	Domaine du Pegau	Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Cuvee Reserve'	Pegau's distinctive violet and garrigue aromas are on full display in the 2017 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, backed by plummy fruit and velvety tannins. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and rich, with ample length and hints of mocha and licorice on the finish. Not as sexy out of the gate as some vintages, I'd give it another year or two in the cellar, then drink it over the next decade or so.	Wine Advocate	95		2020-09-25
2019	Domaine du Pegau	Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc ‘Cuvee Reserve’	Pegau's 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvée Réservée is almost Burgundian in character, the way it balances upfront generosity with mouthwatering length. The flavors are different, offering hints of crushed stone, underripe pineapple, white peach and dried spices, then this medium to full-bodied wine adds vaguely chalky textural elements on the long finish. Silky and streamlined, it does a wonderful job of preserving freshness throughout.	Wine Advocate	95		2020-09-25
2018	Domaine du Pegau	Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc ‘Cuvee Reserve’	A blend of 60% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc and 10% each Bourboulenc and Roussanne, the 2018 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvée Réservée is in a wonderful drinking window right now, blending honeyed-peach richness with citrusy freshness. Medium to full-bodied, it's round upfront, but gradually narrows to gain focus and length on the finish, adding elegant hints of fennel along the way.	Wine Advocate	93		2020-09-25
2015	Ramirez de la Piscina	Reserva	Sweet plum, cigar tobacco and Spanish cedar on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a polished, caressing finish. Attractive chocolate and walnut flavors, too. Drink now.	James Suckling	92		2020-09-23
2018	Rocca di Castagnoli	Chianti Classico	The 2018 Chianti Classico Rocca di Castagnoli is a gorgeous, translucent wine that hits so many buttons. Veins of bright salinity confer energy to a Chianti Classico endowed with notable energy and class to a core of red berry fruit. The 2018 emerges from a collection of parcels at 380-500 meters above sea level. It is a superb wine and an even better value.	Vinous	92		2020-09-18
2016	Rocca di Castagnoli	Chianti Classico Riserva 'Poggio a' Frati'	The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio a'Frati is dense, rich and enveloping. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and spice build in a sumptuous, vibrant Riserva that hits all the right notes. The 2016 offers a captivating mélange of fruit richness, energy and intensity. The high altitude Poggio a'Frati vineyard did exceptionally well in 2016. This is such a gorgeous wine.	Vinous	94		2020-09-18
2017	Lafond	Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills	This taut red features crisp red fruit and berry flavors, supported by glistening acidity. Lithe midpalate, offering ample slate notes. The finish lingers with dark chocolate hints. Drink now through 2024. 3,700 cases made. Smart Buy	Wine Spectator	92		2020-09-16
2015	Paritua	Red Blend '21.12' 2015	This is a big-boned, plush Bordeaux-style blend housed in a disappointingly heavy bottle. What’s inside, however, is classic Hawkes Bay, complete with aromas of brambly berries, graphite, dried herbs, black olives and crushed violets. There’s a glossy, cola-oak sheen as a backdrop. The palate is a well of velvety fruit and granular, herb-flecked tannins. There’s a touch of alcohol heat and toasty oak, but overall this is a sturdily structured wine meant for the long haul. Drink through 2035. Cellar Selection.	Wine Enthusiast	93		2020-09-15
2016	Stone Paddock	Red Blend 'Scarlet'	This Hawkes Bay Bordeaux-style blend, dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, opens energetically. Lively ripe berries spill from the glass, backed by sappy, savory nuances: olives, tree sap and scrubby herbs. The oak is neatly tucked away. There’s muscle to the palate but a lovely lift of acidity that adds purity to the tangy red currant fruit. Taut, textural tannins add layer in a wine that is straightforward yet harmonious. Drink now with charcuterie or until 2028. Editors’ Choice.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2020-09-15
2017	Alain Brumont - Bouscasse	Madiran	From the home estate of Madiran’s guru Alain Brumont, the wine is a rich blend of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Still so young but with great potential, it is a ripe, black fruit and spice flavored wine, a fine summation of greatness in Madiran. The tannins are still dense and the wine needs plenty of time. Drink from 2024. Cellar Selection	Wine Enthusiast	94		2020-09-15