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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2016	Pietro Caciorgna	Guardoilvento Etna Rosso DOC	The nose here is quite unlike anything else — exuberant dried-cherry kernels, ash and sweet tobacco lead, before Christmas pudding and leather take center stage. The full-bodied palate has Barolo-like richness with structured tannins and a colorful spectrum of dried fruit.	James Suckling	95		2019-12-17
2015	Pietro Caciorgna	N'Anticchia Etna Rosso DOC	Aromas of dried fruit, orange peel and stems with some flowers. Full body. Round, juicy tannins and a flavorful finish with just a hint of vanilla. Needs time to come together. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now, but better after 2020.	James Suckling	93		2019-12-17
NV	Westmalle Trappist	Tripel	Brewed by one of the world’s 13 Trappist breweries, it doesn’t get more true-to-style than this classic Belgian brew. It pours a gorgeous golden color, with a frothy off-white head, like a glass of sunshine topped by a fluffy cloud. The nose is earthy, spicy and fruity, all in perfect harmony, with notes of baked apricot, banana bread, candied lemon peel, clove, browned sugar and peppery, yeasty spice. Despite the rich-smelling bouquet, the mouthfilling palate is dry and well-balanced by ample carbonation, dried tropical-fruit flavors and a touch of citrusy vibrancy. The lightly warming finish offers an abundance of baking and peppery spice tones that linger endlessly.	Wine Enthusiast	97		2019-12-17
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
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