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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2016	Dunham Cellars	Trutina Columbia Valley	Refined and expressive, with floral blackberry, orange peel and tobacco notes that build tension toward polished tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2024.	Wine Spectator	90		2019-09-25
2014	Domaine du Pegau	Cuvee Laurence Chateauneuf-du-Pape	Burly in feel, with maturity to the notes of chestnut, mushroom, warm brick, dried sage and tobacco leaf that hold sway over the core of dried currant and cherry fruit flavors. The finish is streaked with cedar hints. Hamstrung a bit by this cool and wet vintage, the fruit doesn't quite keep pace with the earth and herb elements, but fans of the rugged, old-school style will appreciate this. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2030. 750 cases made.	Wine Spectator	91		2019-09-20
2016	Domaine du Moulin	Vielles Vignes	A wood-aged wine with toast and spice as well as plenty of black-fruit flavors, this is still young. Tannins and acidity are prominent, demanding more time for aging. Drink this balanced wine from 2021.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2019-09-19
2017	Chateau Beauchene	Vignobles de la Serrière Châteauneuf-du-Pape	Unoaked and pristine, this full-bodied blend of Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Clairette and Grenache Blanc offers juicy yellow-apple flavor edged by white blossoms and a salty mineral crush. It’s luscious but freshly balanced. It drinks beautifully now but should hold through 2024.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2019-09-19
2018	Commanderie de la Bargemone	Rose Coteaux d'Aix en Provence	The 2018 Coteaux D'Aix En Provence Rosé is also terrific. Based on Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault, and Vermin, it has clean, crisp notes of white peach, salty minerality, and white flowers as well as a medium-bodied, balanced, chiseled style on the palate. It’s another smoking good wine from this estate.	Jeb Dunnuck	91		2019-09-16
2018	Commanderie de la Bargemone	Blanc Coteaux d'Aix en Provenc	A brilliant white that represents a serious value, the 2018 Coteaux D'Aix En Provence Blanc (70% Vermentino and 30% Sauvignon Blanc) offers a forward, fresh, vibrant style in its crushed citrus and peach fruit as well as a notes of crushed rocks, salty sea breeze, and distinct minerality. It’s medium-bodied, balanced, and has remarkable purity, all making for a smoking value. Drink it over the coming year.	Jeb Dunnuck	91		2019-09-16
2017	Domaine Cabirau	Cotes du Rousillon	A blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, and the rest Syrah all from black, schist soils in the Roussillon, the 2017 Côtes Du Roussillon is another beautiful wine from importer Dan Kravitz that represents a terrific value. Black raspberries, crushed flowers, spice, and hints of pepper all emerge from this medium-bodied, sweetly fruited, elegant red that's just a joy to drink. It should keep nicely for 5-6 years.	Jeb Dunnuck	91		2019-09-16
2017	Landmark Vineyards	Overlook Pinot Noir	This blend of Pinot Noir from Monterey County (65%), Santa Barbara County (18%) and Sonoma County (17%) begins with aromas of boy-senberry, dried lilac and turned earth on the nose. There is a focused intensity on the palate, with more berry flavors as well as pie crust, loamy earth and a pinch of mint.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2019-09-16
2017	Domaine Cabirau	Serge & Nicolas Maury Sec	A smaller production cuvée, the 2017 Maury Sec Serge & Marie checks in as 70% Grenache, 20% Carignan, and 10% Syrah that was brought up in a mix of foudre and used barrels. It's also the first vintage for new winemaker Marie Verges as well as the first vintage to ever see small barrels, which were purchased from Guigal in the Northern Rhône. Deep purple-colored with a smoky, meaty bouquet of black fruits, licorice, crushed rocks, and black olives, it’s rich, full-bodied, beautifully textured, and layered on the palate, with ripe tannins. This fleshy, expansive barrel sample has tons of potential.	Jeb Dunnuck	92-94		2019-09-16
2017	Chateau Lancyre	Coste d'Aleyrac Pic Saint Loup	Blackberries, ground pepper, dried earth and peppered meat notes all dominate the 2017 Pic Saint Loup Coste D'Aleyrac, a ripe, rounded, complex, almost Northern Rhône-like red to drink over the coming 7-8 years. The blend is 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, and 10% Carignan, brought up all in tank.	Jeb Dunnuck	92		2019-09-16