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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2015	Keenan Winery	Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Spring Mountain District	One of the standouts in this range, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is unusually unctuous and bold. Then again, that is 2015. Inky red/purplish fruit, dried flowers, lavender and licorice all infuse this opulent yet structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Readers should plan on giving the 2015 at least a few years to shed some of its considerable baby fat. There is plenty to look forward to.	Vinous	93+		2018-04-05
2015	Keenan Winery	Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard	The 2015 Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard is fabulous. Deep, rich and exquisitely layered, the 2015 is all class. There is a level of translucence in the 2015 that is captivating. At the same time, the wine possesses striking persistence and delineation. Dark cherry, sweet tobacco and floral notes that add lift through to the finish. The Mailbox is one of the most compelling Merlots being made in Napa Valley. Don't miss it.	Vinous	95		2018-04-05
2015	David Arthur Vineyards	Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147	The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147 has the darker, more spiced profile found in the Three Acre with the lift and freshness of the Old Vine. All the elements come together nicely in this super-expressive Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2015 is wonderfully dense and lush, and yet retains quite a bit of freshness.	Vinous	94		2018-04-05
2016	David Arthur Vineyards	Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147	The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147 has the most freshness and nuance of the David Arthur Cabernets. The 2016 is dark and rich, as all these wines are, and yet also maintains a good bit of detail. Super-ripe red cherry, cedar, tobacco, and spiced menthol give the 2016 much of its considerable aromatic nuance. The Elevation 1147 is nicely done and quite promising,	Vinous	92-95		2018-04-05
2015	David Arthur Vineyards	Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Three Acre	Dark cherry, cloves, cinnamon, new leather, spice and menthol give the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Three Acre its distinctive dark, almost brooding profile. In this vintage, the Three Acre is especially dense, with a bit more richness than is typically the case. Then again, that is 2015. I expect the 2015 will drink well upon release, but it also has enough depth to develop nicely for another decade or more. The burly tannins need time to soften.	Vinous	92		2018-04-05
2015	David Arthur Vineyards	Meritaggio	The 2015 Meritaggio is a very pretty wine. Silky, perfumed and light on its feet, the 2015 is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next few years. This Sangiovese-based red is decidedly feminine and lithe in feel. Bright acids bring out those qualities even further.	Vinous	90		2018-04-05
2016	David Arthur Vineyards	Meritaggio	The 2016 Meritaggio offers quite a bit more depth and overall darkness than is often the case. Black cherry, spice and new leather are nicely pushed forward in this decidedly succulent, juicy edition of the Meritaggio. The Sangiovese is not especially evident.	Vinous	90-93		2018-04-05
2014	Behrens Family Winery	Cemetery	The 2014 Cemetery, from one of the top sites in St. Helena, is fabulous. Rich and sumptuous to the core, the 2014 possesses tremendous depth, not to mention pedigree. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, licorice and exotic spice flesh out in this resonant, virile Cabernet Sauvignon.	Vinous	95		2018-04-05
2014	Behrens Family Winery	Labor of Love	The 2014 Labor of Love is most austere and tightly wound of these 2014s. It will be interesting to see if the 2014 gains more flesh with time in bottle. Sweet tobacco, herb, licorice and leather notes open up gradually, but the 2014 is a reticent wine that is not at all giving today.	Vinous	90		2018-04-05
2014	Behrens Family Winery	Spare Me	The 2014 Spare Me is bright, focused and delineated, as so many wines are in this vintage. The aromatics are really popping today. Rose petal, cinnamon and sweet red berry notes abound in this super-appealing, mid-weight Cabernet from Behrens. Dollops of Merlot and Malbec round out the blend. With an expected price in the $60-65 range, Spare Me is one of the best values in Napa Valley today.	Vinous	93		2018-04-05