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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2024	Forlong	Palomino 'Burbuja'	The organic ancestral sparkling white 2024 Burbuja Blanco was produced with Palomino grapes from Balbaína on "lustrillo" albariza soils. The 2024 wines are fine-boned, with more freshness and tension, with a faint bitter twist in the finish. They disgorged it after four months with lees (it used to be eight to 10 months) to keep even more marked freshness. This is very similar to the still white Blanco, but the extended contact with the lees makes it more complex at a faster pace.	Wine Advocate	92+		2025-10-27
2024	Forlong	Palomino 'Forlong Blanco'	The white 2024 Blanco was produced with Palomino grapes from barajuela soils. It fermented in stainless steel and was bottled unoaked. It has good ripeness and 12.5% alcohol and four grams of acidity. It has not yet developed much aromatic complexity, and in my experience, these wines benefit from at least one year in bottle. This is agile and balanced, with a fluid palate. It was a year with a lot more rain, a mild summer and a late and quiet harvest. We tasted it next to the 2023, which had accumulated drought, and you notice the bitterness and concentration of the year.	Wine Advocate	91+		2025-10-27
2022	Forlong	Tinto (Syrah, Tintilla) 'Petit Forlong'	The red blend 2022 Le Petit was produced with 90% Syrah and 10% Tintilla de Rota from vines planted in 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Syrah was less ripe, and the varieties fermented together and matured in 2,000-liter clay amphorae for six months, followed by another six months in used French oak barrels. It's ripe and comes in at 14% alcohol and with a pH of 3.55. It displays balsamic notes, hints of green olives, aromatic herbs, quite Mediterranean, a bit leafy. It's medium- to full-bodied, with some slightly dusty tannins.	Wine Advocate	90		2025-10-27
2024	Domaine de Fondrèche	Blanc AOP Ventoux	The 2024 Ventoux Blanc from Domaine de Fondreche, a blend of unknown proportions of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne and Rolle, is bright and precise, opening with aromas of citrus blossom, white peach and crushed stones. Medium-bodied and incisive, it’s built around a core of ripe fruit and brisk acids, with a saline, chalky finish that lends tension and length. This is a vibrant, finely crafted white that will drink well young but hold for several years.	Wine Advocate	90		2025-10-21
2022	Lava Cap	Zinfandel 'Reserve' El Dorado	The El Dorado AVA has always been known for high-elevation Zinfandel. The highest peaks are at 2700ft, so the fruit is rich and concentrated but with full flavors that are not saturated. The fruit is ripe in this selection, with bramble raspberry, blackberry, clove, and floral notes on the nose. The flavors on the palate are boysenberry, dark plum, grilled orange zest, chicory, and dusty tannins to finish. Aerate and Drink.	Wine Enthusiast	93		2025-10-20
2023	Foris	Pinot Noir Rogue Valley	If you’re a fan of lighter-bodied Pinot Noirs that show restraint in alcohol and no such restraint with acidity, this perky number should be on your “buy lots” list. The wine’s aromas are a perfect combination of fruit and savory, with Bing cherries, black-pepper, leather, and pulled pork flavors holding court. With flavors like cranberries, raspberries, Honeycrisp apples and paprika, you will be pleasantly occupied by trying to sort it all out. You get a lot for your money with this crisp wine.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2025-10-17
2024	Ocean Road	Sauvignon Blanc	Lemon and orange with fennel and summer herb notes open this wine, leading to a gently slippery palate that is, overall, a light and fruity, if slightly synthetic drop. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2025-10-17
2024	Dunham	Sauvignon Blanc	Done in a combination of 85% stainless steel and 15% neutral French oak, this Sauvignon Blanc manages to match zippy acidity with a bit of midpalate weight. The wine’s apricot and guava aromas are flanked by wisps of sage and steamed white rice. The icy tonic water garnished with lemon and lime flavor is quite refreshing, with a bitter almond note arriving on the finish.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2025-10-17
2024	Ocean Road	Chardonnay	At first this wine is tightly wound and young, with some flint and dried herbal reductive notes. These give way, eventually, to more generous lemon and seashell nuances. It’s lightweight, by Chardy standards, with ample fruit flavor and easy drinkability. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2025-10-17
2022	Pacific Redwood	Merlot North Coast	Please don’t call it a comeback. Merlot has never left many wine drinkers’ glasses. This one has rich aromas of baked plum, black raspberry, chocolate, and cardamom. The palate has supple flavors of blackberry, star anise, and silky, grippy tannins on the finish. Pair with sautéed liver, onions, and seasonal vegetables. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2025-10-17