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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2021	Pursued by Bear	Syrah 'Baby Bear' Columbia Valley	This Baby Bear smells like a bowl of boysenberries sprinkled with black pepper. Diminutive aromas like lavender and straw hover in the background. The wine’s flavors combine dark plums, blackberries and graham cracker dust in a pleasing fashion. Elevated acidity and silky tannins help to create an elegant texture. Mama Bear and Papa Bear should be proud of their wee nipper.	Wine Enthusiast	93		2025-08-18
2023	Frey	Sauvignon Blanc North Coast	Made from organic grapes, this wine is fresh and bright, with ripe cantaloupe, guava, citrus, white nectarine and dried spice on the nose. Flavors on the palate are youthful and robust, with white grapefruit, bitter rind, thyme and sedimentary rock throughout the mouthfeel. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2025-08-18
2022	Nicodemi	Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane 'Notari'	The nose opens savory and smoky, then turns sweet with sugar plums and milk chocolate. The palate stays sweet with blackberry compote and blueberry jam, alongside dark chocolate with a sprig of mint, while chalky tannins and vibrant acid provide structure. A great expression that gives a taste of all the many sides of Montepulciano.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2025-08-18
2022	Eola Hills Wine Cellars	Pinot Noir Willamette Valley	This lighter-bodied Pinot Noir offers a perfume of dusty roadside raspberries and dried rose petals to catch your attention. Its easygoing acidity and soft texture act as a pillow for flavors of muddled black cherries and a wee bit of fig jam. The wine’s plush tannins and moderate acidity manage to keep up with all of that fruit. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2025-08-18
2022	Nicodemi	Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOCG ‘Cocciopesto’	The nose is primarily savory, with aromas of preserved lemon, wild oregano, white peach and tea leaf, while the palate sweetens slightly with honey, lemon, iced tea and salted almonds. Textured, substantial–a gastronomic wine, as the Italians love to say.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2025-08-18
2021	Nicodemi	Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOCG ‘Cocciopesto’	The 2021 Colline Teramane Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cocciopesto is smoky in the glass with a burst of savory herbs, balsamic spice and dried black cherries. It's silky-smooth with an elegant wave of ripe red and blue fruits that slowly saturate. Violet inner florals amass toward the close. The 2021 displays incredible balance, finishing gently tannic and potently long, leaving a tinge of licorice and the mouth watering for more. The Cocciopesto is refined for one year in amphora made of crushed bricks, sand and clay. As enjoyable as it is today, plenty of cellar potential is also packed within.	Vinous	93		2025-08-18
2022	Annabella	Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley	Mocha, plum and spiced Christmas cake cascade through the mouth, along with enveloping, while approachable tannins and mouth-filling flavor. Attractive and charming.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2025-08-18
2023	Ryan Patrick	Naked' Chardonnay Columbia Valley	While this Chardonnay might be “naked” in oak barrels, it did see partial malolactic fermentation and packs some weight. The aromas are a mix of butter and toasted almonds, with a touch of apple. Modest acidity and a creamy texture complement the wine’s lemon, dill, butter and Tahitian vanilla flavors. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2025-08-18
2023	Eola Hills Wine Cellars	Pinot Gris Willamette Valley	With its aromas of tangerines and a batch of fresh-picked carnations, this Pinot Gris is like aromatherapy in wine form. The light-bodied wine’s green apple and cinnamon flavors are tart and spicy, but its acidity is softer than I was expecting. I might try this Pinot Gris with a fresh goat cheese salad. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2025-08-18
2024	Commanderie de la Bargemone	Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rose 'Libre'	White flowers and peach are overshadowed by the intense minerality and bubblegum aromas on the nose. The palate has great texture and salinity; this rosé should be paired with your favorite seafood dish. Editor’s Choice.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2025-08-18