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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2017	Winzerhof Stahl	Silvaner Edelstahl Best of	A very enticing silvaner with an explosion of citrus and mirabelle on the nose, but only a hint of the mango that comes with overripeness. Considerable concentration and depth, but none of the fat that plagues high-end wines from this grape. The long finish is at once rich and lively. A great food wine, also for rich, spicy dishes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.	James Suckling	93		2018-09-24
2017	Quinta de Curvos	Vinho Verde Loureiro	From one of the top two varieties grown in Vinho Verde (the other is Alvarinho), this wine is fruity, packed with citrus, and with a zesty tight texture. The fruit is ripe while remaining cool and crisp. Drink this wine from late 2018.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2018-09-18
2016	Dominio de Eguren	Codice	Brambly, rich summer-berry and chocolate aromas with an earthy and tarry nose. The palate has a smooth feel with dark and dense, fleshy fruit. Rich and even. Drink now.	James Suckling	91		2018-09-18
2014	Dominio de Eguren	Codice	(fermented and aged for six months in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in French and American oak barrels for another six months) Lurid ruby. Heady cherry, black raspberry, licorice and floral pastille qualities on the spice-accented nose. Seamless and nicely focused; a firm spine of juicy acidity provides lift and structure to ripe dark berry and spicecake flavors. Finishes with gentle tannic grip and very good length, the berry note lingering nicely. There's outstanding value here.	Vinous	90		2018-09-18
2013	Pursued by Bear	Baby Bear Syrah	Sporting a deep purple/ruby color, the 2013 Reserve is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot. It offers classic dark fruits, (currants, plum), chocolate, roasted herbs and even a touch of meatiness to go with a medium to full-bodied, supple, impressively textured style on the palate. This has real depth and richness (especially in the vintage) and should keep for 15 years or more.	Wine Advocate	92		2018-09-12
2013	Pursued by Bear	Baby Bear Syrah	In this blend of fruit from Lewis and Phinny Hill vineyards, sweet spice, baking spice, vanilla and dark fruit lead to silky dark fruit and barrel flavors. The wood influence is primary but it still brings a lot of appeal.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2018-09-12
2014	Pursued by Bear	Baby Bear Syrah	Polished and refined, showing a lively, savory side, with expressive blueberry and boysenberry flavors accented by smoky anise and cracked pepper notes that finish with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2024. 384 cases made.	Wine Spectator	92		2018-09-12
2012	Dominio de Eguren	Codice	Bright violet color. Black and blue fruit aromas are lifted by a peppery nuance and a hint of fresh flowers. Sappy and seamless in texture, offering juicy boysenberry and mocha flavors and a bracing kick of spiciness. Finishes silky and precise, with lingering spiciness and smooth tannins. An off-the-charts value.	Vinous	90		2018-09-12
2012	Ramirez de la Piscina	Seleccion Reserva	Bright violet color. Highly expressive aromas of blackberry, cherry-cola, fresh flowers and peppery spices, with a gentle vanilla undertone. Open-knit black and blue fruit flavors show very good clarity and depth and gain sweetness with air. Finishes smooth, round and smoky, with excellent length and harmonious tannins. This seductive Rioja was fermented in a combination of French and American oak barrels and then aged for 18 months before bottling.	Vinous	92		2018-09-12
2013	Bodegas Ordonez	Zerran	Brilliant ruby. Heady dark berry and floral pastille scents are complemented by notes of incense and mocha. Spicy, sweet and expansive on the palate, offering an array of dark fruit and spice qualities and a touch of smokiness. Finishes with gentle tannic grip, a hint of candied rose and excellent persistence.	Vinous	91		2018-09-12