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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
NV	Samuel Smith	Nut Brown	This iconic brown ale, from the family-owned Samuel Smith brewery, was introduced in cans in 2018, making it all the more easy to find and enjoy while out and about. It pours a rich mahogany brown color, with a solid beige head that shows good retention. The bouquet opens with enticing aromas of toasted malts, brown bread, caramelized brown sugar and warm hazelnuts. The medium-weight body is full and creamy in feel, with pleasant toasted nut and caramel malt flavors. A lightly bitter walnut flavor unfolds on the finish and lends a slight textural grip and dry sensation to the close, lifting the rich flavor profile and finishing clean.	Wine Enthusiast	93		2019-12-17
NV	Ayinger	Brau Weisse	This classic, harmonious hefe is a beautiful pour, with a cloudy golden color and a fluffy white head that lingers. The bouquet opens with scents of fresh wheat, bread dough, clove-spiked banana and lemon rind. The palate is smooth and satisfying, medium in weight and just plush enough to give a rich impression without overly ripe or sweet flavors. Moderate carbonation keeps the experience refreshing and clean through the spicy finish.	Wine Enthusiast	93		2019-12-17
2017	Morgan Winery	Chardonnay Double L Vineyard	Clean lines of lime balm, lemon verbena and a touch of buttered toast show on the nose of this bottling. There’s great crispness to the palate as well as a leathery grip, showcasing flavors of lemon spray and sour grapefruit—very tense and engaging.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2019-12-16
2017	Morgan Winery	Pinot Noir Double L Vineyard	Aromas of crushed rosebuds and carnations mix with intense raspberry and a touch of eucalyptus on the nose of this single-vineyard expression that’s made from organic grapes. It’s fresh and lively on the palate, with a pristine raspberry flavors that’s enhanced by touches of wild thyme and sage.	Wine Enthusiast	96		2019-12-16
2014	Mas d'En Gil	Clos Fonta	Berry, cherry and cola aromas exhibit an iron component on what amounts to a fresh minerally nose. Iron also describes the grip on this Garnacha-led wine from the village of Bellmunt. Dark-berry, black-currant and raisin flavors finish with dry rough tannins. Drink through 2034.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2019-12-16
2014	Mas d'En Gil	Nus	Initial animal and leather aromas give way to desiccated raisin and black-fruit scents. An intense palate is ripping with potency but also creamy and classy. Flavors of black fruits, vanilla and caramel finish with mocha and chocolate notes. This is a power-packed blend of Garnacha, Syrah and Viognier; drink through 2030.	Wine Enthusiast	93		2019-12-16
2018	Domaine Alain Voge	Saint-Peray Fleur de Crussol	The flagship, the 2018 Saint-Péray Fleur De Crussol is all Marsanne brought up in 30% new 400-liter barrels. It has a more full-bodied, layered style as well as a similar white currant and orchard fruits, toasted nuts, and honeyed nuances. Unformed and unevolved, it will require 2-4 years of bottle age.	Jeb Dunnuck	92-94		2019-12-13
2018	Domaine Alain Voge	Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes	Leading off the reds, the saturated purple-hued 2018 Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes offers a primordial bouquet of blueberries, liquid violets, ground pepper, and rare steak. Rich, full-bodied, and opulent on the palate, it has remarkable purity of fruit as well as fine tannins. This beautiful Cornas will drink nicely for 15-20 years.	Jeb Dunnuck	94-97		2019-12-13
2017	Domaine Alain Voge	Saint-Peray Fleur de Crussol	The 2017 Saint-Péray Fleur De Crussol is more classic Marsanne with its toasty, powerful, mineral-laced style. It’s medium to full-bodied, has terrific balance, and a clean, crisp finish. This cuvée always takes 2-4 years of bottle age to show at its best, so do your best to hide bottles in the cellar.	Jeb Dunnuck	93		2019-12-13
2017	Domaine Alain Voge	Cornas Les Chailles	As to the 2017s from bottle, the 2017 Cornas Les Chailles is brilliant, and readers should snatch it up. Rocking blueberries, blackberries, ground pepper, leafy herbs, violets, and graphite notes all flow to a textured, opulent Cornas that has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and flawless balance. It's brilliant bottle of wine that's going to knock it out of the park on the value scale. As with the 2018, it’s from a mix of terroirs, was destemmed, and brought up in used barrels.	Jeb Dunnuck	94		2019-12-13