634 Wine Reviews Found

  • State: California
98 Points

Eisele Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2020

This is yet another intensely delicious, refreshing, and particularly satisfying vintage of this personal favorite. The core features the same ultra-rich texture and exotic fruit flavors I adore such as key lime tart, caramelized grapefruit slices, and honey crisp apples plus hits of ginger on the finish. Compared to recent vintages, this edition is particularly... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Williams Selyem Zinfandel Papera Vineyard 2020

This new release is a truly awe-inspiring red wine reminiscent of the finest releases by Turley or even Vineyard 29. The bouquet features a dazzling array of brilliant blueberry jam, cherries, pomegranate, and strawberry cream and the flavors explode with a galaxy of exotic spices, figs, vanilla, and hints of mint on the finish. This... Read Full Review →
99 Points

Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 2015

The recently released Marcassin 2015 is already a profoundly delicious tour-de-force and promises fireworks on the palate for the lucky few that experience this coveted Pinot Noir. The attention-grabbing bouquet boasts scents of raspberries, rose petals and peonies mingled with hints of cinnamon. Captivating in its balance and complexity straight out of the gate, this... Read Full Review →
99 Points

Boars’ View Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2017

This monumental new discovery approaches Chardonnay nirvana for collectors that adore the richest California classics such as Marcassin, Peter Michael, and Aubert. Velvety smooth on the palate, this 2017 Boars View Chardonnay delivers lavish amounts of tropical fruit plus mouth-watering notes of butterscotch pudding, macadamia nuts and toasted vanilla oak. The voluptuous finish dazzles with... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Kenzo Estate Rosé Napa Yui 2020

Once again, Kenzo’s boutique Rosé is absolutely captivating from the first sip! This salmon-hued thriller races out with a plethora of fresh raspberry, creamy strawberry, ruby red grapefruit notes plus hints of spring flowers. The mid-palate flexes a bit of muscle, and then features ripe red strawberry in a memorable finish. This is a perfect... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Kenzo Cabernet Blend Napa Rindo 2018

Given the acclaim for Napa’s 2018 vintage and the pedigree of this Cabernet blend, we had high expectations. After sampling (twice) we were seduced by the trademark the texture (ULTRA silky smooth!)  and captivating bouquet that includes lavender, sultry dark fruit notes and fresh walnut brownies. Hints of baking spices and semi-sweet dark chocolate on... Read Full Review →
97 Points

Hobel Cabernet Sauvignon Napa The Figure 2018

Imagine alternating between milk chocolate covered blackberries and s’mores tossed in baking spices. Lush, big, bodacious, jammy, spicy, and loaded with blueberry cream, cassis, plum, currant, sage, vanilla and gloriously toasted oak. A genuine crowd pleaser for aficionados of hedonistic Napa reds. (Photo: Hobel Winery) Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Dehlinger Pinot Noir RRV Goldridge 2018

An insanely tasty Pinot bargain that will thrill classic California fans of Williams Selyem and Flowers. Gorgeous aromas of fresh springtime flowers and strawberries lead to a core of oh-so-fresh fruit that features red and black cherries, rhubarb, strawberry compote and black raspberries with touches of Provençal herbs plus a hint of creamy vanilla bean.... Read Full Review →