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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
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 'Three Brooms'	Distinctive yeast-dusted melon and pineapple aromas open. There’s lovely mouthwatering acidity on the palate which freshens and brights the more confected fruit notes. It is an easy chill-down drop for warm weather sipping. Best Buy.	Wine Enthusiast	Best Buy		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	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
2019	Elia Palazzesi	Brunello di Montalcino	The nose balances warmth and tangy salinity, with hibiscus, cranberries, citrus blossoms and crushed stones. The palate brings sweeter fruit notes of cherries, strawberries and orange jam, with firm tannins that preserve balance.	Wine Enthusiast	94		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
2022	Sandro Fay	Valtellina Superiore 'Valgella'	A super-fresh wine with strawberry, red currant, violet and mint aromas. Light-bodied. It shows freshness, lightness, crunchy tannins and a polished finish. Drink now.	James Suckling	93		2025-06-27
2024	Pierrail	Bordeaux Blanc	Very smoky nose with aromas of pithy citrus fruit. Ample on the palate, with a vibrant acidity and enticing finish. Silver Medal.	Decanter	91		2025-06-27
2022	Sandro Fay	Sforzato di Valtellina ‘Ronco del Picchio’	A complex and vibrant wine with aromas of stony and peppery minerality, incense and black cherries. It’s full-bodied with a powerful palate, dusty tannins, tar and fruit flavors, chewy acidity and a biting yet balanced finish. A bit bitter at the end. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	92		2025-06-27
2021	Sandro Fay	Valtellina Superiore Valgella Riserva ‘Carteria’	A fresh and elegant nose of strawberries, watermelon, leaves, stony minerality and a hint of tar. It’s forthright on the palate, with ripe, firm, dusty tannins, fruit concentration and crisp acidity. Full-bodied. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	95		2025-06-27