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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2011	Behrens Family Winery	Labor of Love	Dark red cherries, plums, mint, sweet spices, herbs and juniper berries meld together in the 2011 Red Blend Labor of Love. Espresso, menthol tar and licorice notes add complexity on the layered, expressive finish. The 2011 is 75% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot, all from Martinez Vineyard on Pritchard Hill.	Vinous	93		2017-07-17
2013	Behrens Family Winery	The Change Up Red Blend	The 2013 Proprietary Red Blend The Change Up is a slightly lighter style compared to some of the other cuvées, although it’s by no means a wimpy wine. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Syrah, the wine has a dense ruby/purple color, loads of juicy red and black fruits, soft tannin and a luscious finish. It’s right in the wheelhouse of the Behrens style: hedonistic, plump, sexy and best drunk in its next 7-8 years.	Wine Advocate	90		2017-07-17
2014	David Arthur Vineyards	Elevation 1147 Cabernet Sauvignon	The flagship wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147, is all Cabernet Sauvignon compared to the Old Vine, which is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot, and the Three Acre that is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 2% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This is pedal-to-the-metal, seriously endowed, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon from Pritchard Hill. Chocolate, crème de cassis, incense, graphite and earth make for a complex, multidimensional set of aromatics. Full-bodied, round, juicy and, like so many 2014s, already showing complexity and easy appeal. This full-bodied, layered and rich Cabernet Sauvignon should drink well for another 20-25 years, but there is no reason to defer gratification.	Wine Advocate	95		2017-07-17
2011	David Arthur Vineyards	Three Acre Cabernet Sauvignon	(blended with 11% petit verdot): Dark red-ruby. Dark berries, violet, menthol and bitter chocolate on the nose. Suave and pliant in the mouth, with a slightly musky coffee bean character to the dark fruit flavors. Nicely smooth 2011 cabernet with sweet, broad tannins and good length. Winemaker Nile Zacherle bottled the 2011 cabernets a few months early "to preserve intensity." He also did an abbreviated cold soak and a shorter, warmer fermentation.	Vinous	90		2017-07-17
2014	David Arthur Vineyards	Chardonnay	This is marked by rich honeysuckle, honeydew and pear notes that are broad and deep without being weighty. Holds focus and shows a pithy tannic edge that adds traction to the flavors. Drink now. 459 cases made.	Wine Spectator	90		2017-07-17
2016	Chateau Toutigeac	Bordeaux Blanc	The fifth generation of the family to make wine at the estate, Oriane Mazeau has created a delicately spicy wine that is lively and fruity. A floral character gives it a lift, as does crisp acidity. Bright, with plenty of flavorsome fruitiness, the wine is already a pleasure to drink. Chemin Des Vins. Best Buy. —R.V.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2017-07-03
2016	Gerard Metz	Melody Pinot Gris	Fresh notes of ripe red apple and juicy pear rise from the glass and also swish freely across the palate. The body is slender, pervaded by a friendly invigorating zestiness that stays right through the dry finish.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2017-07-03
2015	Gerard Metz	Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer	The nose is a subdued but evocative blend of rose petal, peach, lemon and mirabelle. The palate shows a similarly easy interplay of flavors on a concentrated, harmonious and off-dry body. This is fresh and fruity, lively and enticing.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2017-07-03
2015	Mannucci Droandi	Chianti Colli Aretini	Decanter: Gold Medal	Decanter	95		2017-06-30
2014	Mannucci Droandi	Chianti Classico Ceppeto		Gilbert & Gaillard	Gold Medal		2017-06-30