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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2021	Pursued by Bear	Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley	The black fruit aroma is a mix of tart blackberries and sweet, ripe damson plums, all backed by puffs of dark chocolate and wet concrete. Flavors like black cherry and black tea are spiced with cardamom and pepper. The wine’s acidity buzzes softly, pairing with velvety tannins to create a satiny texture. This bear is a dinner table necessity, especially if roast beef is involved. Editor’s Choice.	Wine Enthusiast	94		2025-08-18
2023	Arnaud Combier	Soreli ‘Vents Contraire’	An interesting wine with a noticeable grip on the palate, this showcases clear skin-contact influence. Notes of orange peel and poached peach give it depth, and it’s best enjoyed with food to bring out its full character.	Wine Enthusiast	90		2025-08-18
2024	Villa des Anges	Pays d'Oc Rose 'Vielles Vignes'	Despite light cherry notes it is a bit more neutral and direct in style. Simple and straightforward. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		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
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
2018	Elia Palazzesi	Brunello di Montalcino 'Riserva'	On the nose, earthy, cool aromas of damp top soil and coffee grinds are balanced by crunchy, barely ripe berries and just a hint of vanilla. The berries turn sweet and ripe on the palate and are joined by bergamot, before the earth tones reemerge. Acid bounces around tannins that are polished, but clingy.	Wine Enthusiast	95		2025-08-18
2020	Chateau Montus	Madiran	This is a powerful wine, with dense black fruits. It has weight and concentration that are enhanced by rich black-currant fruits and a dark-coffee aroma. The wine, with its 80% Tannat will age further. Drink from 2027. Cellar Selection.	Wine Enthusiast	94		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
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
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