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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2014	Alain Brumont	Chateau Bouscasse Madiran	From the home estate of the Brumont family, certainly the leaders in Madiran, this wine is dominated by Tannat, with additions of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The blend produces rich tannins and broadens the palate to bring in black-currant fruits, a crunchy, juicy texture as well as longevity. This wine will age and age more, but should be ready to drink from 2023.	Wine Enthusiast	94		2018-04-19
2014	Alain Brumont	Chateau Montus Madiran	This is the latest release from this Madiran showpiece estate on steep vineyards surrounding a grand chateau. The wine is black, firm and full of tannins while allowing room for swathes of dark fruits and a bold structure. It is still in the aging process. Drink this blend of Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon from 2024.	Wine Enthusiast	94		2018-04-19
2017	Carol Shelton	Rendezvous Rose	A deep pink color and bold fruit and spice flavors help this wine stand out from the pack. Made from mostly old-vine Carignan, it is full bodied, rounded and rich on the palate, yet has good acidity and a glimmer of tannin to add structure. Winemaker Carol Shelton achieves concentration that helps the flavors hang in there for a lingering finish.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2018-04-19
2017	Carol Shelton	Rendezvous Rose Mendocino County	A deep pink color and bold fruit and spice flavors help this wine stand out from the pack. Made from mostly old-vine Carignan, it is full bodied, rounded and rich on the palate, yet has good acidity and a glimmer of tannin to add structure. Winemaker Carol Shelton achieves concentration that helps the flavors hang in there for a lingering finish. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2018-04-19
2015	Le Cadeau	Trajet Reserve Pinot Noir	As in 2014, this reserve bottling uses all estate fruit, 85% whole cluster fermentation and native yeasts. It’s concentrated and complex, with black cherry, cola, iron and coffee highlights. The various components are deftly threaded into a textural, compelling package. with a decade of life ahead.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2018-04-19
2016	Le Cadeau	Pinot Noir "Red Label"	This red label cuvée is made exclusively from estate grown fruit. And although its production is higher in 2016, the quality remains consistent. Concentrated black fruit abounds, recalling blackberry, blueberry and black cherry. There’s a touch of dark chocolate and café crème, along with fine-grained tannins.	Wine Enthusiast	91		2018-04-19
2015	Le Cadeau	Cote Est Pinot Noir Willamette Valley	From a cool site, this is tightly wound, with herbal accents and thin red berry fruit. Despite its relatively high alcohol, it seems restrained and slightly underripe, with tomato leaf scents and flavors.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2018-04-19
2015	Purple Star Wines	Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley	Lively and harmonious, with red currant, smoky tea and spice flavors that take on polish toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2023. 1,973 cases made.	Wine Spectator	90		2018-04-19
2016	Robert Eymael Monchhof	Monchhof Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett	Juicy squirts of tropical pineapple, melon and tangerine burst from nose to finish in this zesty spry kabinett. While light in body and delicately textured, there’s a honeyed heft on the midpalate off set by dazzling streaks acidity and crystalline minerality.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2018-04-19
2016	Robert Eymael Monchhof	Monchhof Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese	Dusty mineral, salt and spice accent white peach and grapefruit in this lightfooted spätlese. Honeyed yet spine tingling with acidity, it finishes on a refreshingly green melon-rind note. Delicious now but should improve through 2026 and likely further.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2018-04-19