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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2019	Frey Vineyards	Syrah North Coast	Very ripe-tasting and robust, this full-bodied wine is one of the best no-sulfites-added wines on the market. It layers subtle baking spices over jammy blackberry flavors that run deep in the rich, moderately tannic texture. Best Buy	Wine Enthusiast	91		2020-08-11
2017	Carol Shelton	Zinfandel 'Rocky Reserve' Dry Creek Valley	From a 1,400-feet elevation site thick in volcanic soils, this wine is blended with 13% Petite Sirah and shows a touch of reduction on opening. It evolves to impart juicy lengths of blueberry, black cherry and licorice, with a jolt of cola, the tannins lush and plush.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2020-08-11
2016	Carol Shelton	Karma Reserve	A field blend composed of 12% Alicante Bouschet, 8% Petite Sirah and 3% Carignan, this wine is complex and layered, tasting of mocha chocolate, sweet oak, nutmeg and cinnamon. The fruit is dark and brambly, richly defined in blackberry and black cherry	Wine Enthusiast	90		2020-08-11
2018	Le Cadeau	Pinot Noir 'Diversite' Chehalem Mountains	There is indeed great diversity here in the flavor mix of cilantro, raspberry, cherry and citrus. Those citrus components up the acidity, with lemon, grapefruit and even a touch of green pineapple coming through. Though young, the wine shows good focus, with lightly grainy but ripe tannins. The prime drinking window should open fully in a couple more years.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2020-08-11
2018	Le Cadeau	Pinot Noir 'Rocheaux' Chehalem Mountains	Blending Pommard and Dijon 777 clones, this is aromatic to the brink of pungent, with a striking scent of Italian herbs, plums and cherries. As with all the Le Cadeau Pinots, there is a compelling smoothness and a well-integrated mix of herb, fruit, acid and tannin. The barrel aging puts a streak of mocha through the finish.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2020-08-11
2018	Aubichon Cellars	Pinot Noir Willamette Valley	Scents of fresh coffee and red licorice lead into a refined, even elegant wine with a generous plum and cherry core. The barrel aging adds light chocolate notes, the tannins are ripe and polished, and this fills a neat slot in the middle of the portfolio.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2020-08-11
2018	Jolete Wines	Pinot Noir Willamette Valley	This is a step up from its companion release, Le Verre Cuvée, with concentrated flavors of cranberry and raspberry fruit. There are chewy tannins, which should continue to smooth out with further bottle age, and a lightly earthy foundation, all in good proportion. Best to give this another year or two in the cellar before popping the cork.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2020-08-11
2018	Jolete Wines	Pinot Noir 'Le Verre Cuvee' Willamette Valley	A better than average vintage for this entry-level cuvée, this offers spicy red berries with pretty French herbs. There’s a hint of tomato leaf in the herbal mix, and the palate smooths out with light cherry fruit backed with generous acidity. Editors’ Choice	Wine Enthusiast	90		2020-08-11
2016	Domaine Gerard Neumeyer	Gewurztraminer Stierkopf 'Taureau'	Notes of earthiness, peach and rhubarb are subtle on the nose of this wine. Soft roundness on the palate shimmers with those fresh rhubarb notes, presenting a zesty counterpoint to the subtle sweetness of the fruit. The finish is bright, fresh and medium dry, with real texture and expression.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2020-08-11
2018	Chiappini	Bolgheri 'Felciaino'	A tight, focused red with blackcurrants, minerals and some fresh-herb character, such as sage. Medium body, tight and firm tannins and a flavorful finish. Just a hint of wood at the end. Blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. Unfiltered. Drink in 2021.	James Suckling	92		2020-08-05