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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2024	Lava Cap	Chardonnay El Dorado	Sourced from six Chardonnay blocks ranging from 2,400 to 2,700 feet in elevation in estate vineyards planted on volcanic soil, this intriguing medium-bodied wine displays pure notes of orchard fruits such as golden apple, fresh acidity, and a nice suggestion of saline minerality that one rarely finds in California Chardonnay.	Tasting Panel	93		2025-07-02
2022	Di Giovanna	Grillo 'Helios'	Distinctly savory, the 2022 Grillo Helios 830 Metri opens with a burst of crushed stones, dried herbs and lime-infused orchard fruits. It sweeps across the palate with notes of ripe apple and pear underscored by salty mineral tones. The finish is fresh, with a hint of green melon offset by a tinge of sweet spice.	Vinous	90		2025-07-01
2022	Di Giovanna	Nerello Mascalese 'Vurria'	The 2022 Nerello Mascalese di Giovanna Vurria is wildly fresh and pure in style, offering blackberry and sage complemented by a tinge of exotic spice. Juicy and round, it washes across the palate with mineral-inflected red and blue fruits riding a wave of juicy acidity. The finish brings a cascade of violet inner florals and a twang of sour citrus.	Vinous	91		2025-07-01
2023	Cape Mentelle	Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 'Marri'	Bombastic, and hard not to compare to the famed Marlborough SB style, there’s some flinty, oniony reduction, punchy stone and citrus fruit, jalapeño and bell pepper notes to start. A lovely waxy texture to the palate is more distinguishing. It’s cut through with crisp acidity and peachy fruit concentration to the finish. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2025-06-30
2024	Lava Cap	Sauvignon Blanc El Dorado	Zesty and lifted aromatics evoke green papaya, honeydew melon, citrus zest and dried coriander on the nose of this wine. Flavors on the palate are sweet lime segments, pineapple, grapefruit, white peach and savory herbs, layered with high acidity and juicy finish. Pair with spicy shrimp papaya salad.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2025-06-30
2023	Cape Mentelle	Chardonnay 'Marri'	Bright citrus, green-tea and lemongrass notes are rounded and tempered by richer ones like nougat and cashew. The palate is equally rich and mouthfilling but is lifted by a lovely line of acidity—the fruit and nut flavors lingering to the finish. Sip beside buttery seafood, poultry or creamy pasta dishes. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2025-06-30
2024	Barker's Marque	Sauvignon Blanc Blind River 'Arona'	A sweetly fruity nose of passion fruit and lime-drop aromas are backed by fennel seed and green-pepper nuances. It’s fresh and fruity right to the long, tingly finish, which makes taking another sip an easy endeavor. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2025-06-30
2022	Lava Cap	Petite Sirah El Dorado	Intense aromatics on the nose of this wine suggest boysenberry, olallieberry, cardamom, chicory, vanilla cream and florals on the nose. Flavors on the palate are red currant and black strawberry, interwoven with coriander, meaty tannins and minerals on the finish. Decant and pair with slow-roasted lamb shank. Hidden Gem.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2025-06-30
2023	Cape Mentelle	Cabernet Sauvignon 'Marri'	Aromas of raspberry and black currants sprinkled with dried mint, coca powder and underscored by black olives and graphite float from the glass of this Cab, from one of the region’s long-standing producers. There’s a lightness here that’s welcome amidst the sturdy tannins, which take over the mouth. The fruit squeaks through the cracks but falls off quickly. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		2025-06-30
2023	Lava Cap	Merlot El Dorado	Opulent and rich, this wine offers aromatics of ripe Bing cherry, boysenberry, dried cranberry, orange marmalade, potpourri and vanilla on the nose. Flavors on the palate are red currant coulis, raspberry jam, dried coriander, black olive and baking spice, with layers of mineral throughout. Hidden Gem.	Wine Enthusiast	92		2025-06-30