548 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 96
96 Points

La Sirena Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2022

A beautifully expressive bouquet of pear and white flowers opens this pristine wine. The silky, rich texture carries subtle layers of tropical pineapple, stone fruits, and a delicate touch of crème brûlée. A lift of bright lemon zest defines the long, clean finish. Enjoy now through the end of the decade. Read Full Review
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Lail Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint 2022

An instant charmer, the 2022 Blueprint bursts from the glass with deep blueberry and mocha aromas, accented by hints of walnut and toasted coconut. Silky tannins wrap around a dense, concentrated core of blue and black berries, delivering mouth-coating richness without losing balance. There’s a subtle whisper of smoked meat on the finish that adds... Read Full Review
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Lail Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint 2023

Rich, silky, and immediately appealing, the 2023 Blueprint Cabernet delivers a generous core of blackberry and blueberry fruit layered with baking chocolate, caramel, and a touch of anise. The texture is plush and crowd-pleasing, with a supple, enveloping mid-palate that leans into its ripe, hedonistic style. Approachable now and highly satisfying. Read Full Review
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Le Petit Vice Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

Dense, rich, velvety and powerful, with intense, pure Cabernet fruit, offering layers of unctuous blue fruits, bold tannins, currant, olive, sage and wild berries. Plum, black cherry, blackberry jam, cocoa powder, spice, leather and graphite follow, all exquisitely balanced with excellent structure, depth and length. Ripe and flashy with elegance in its plush texture, delicious... Read Full Review
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Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Vire-Clesse 2018

This forward and pleasing Chardonnay offers a wonderful combination of ripe fruit and Burgundian terroir. Overt notes of pear, tropical fruit and orange citrus carry over to a generous and seductive palate. Waves of lemon curd, orange pith, and classic minerality culminate in a long, lip-smacking finish. Enjoy over the next 2-3 years. Read Full Review
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Lewis Chardonnay Napa Reserve 2018

A sensational wine for lovers of intense California Chardonnay, with exotic tropical fruits that are masterfully balanced across a voluptuous texture and an ethereal mouthfeel reminiscent of cotton candy. Launching forth with a strikingly bouquet of orange blossom and spiced apple fruits, this is a tremendous new effort that includes notes of honeysuckle and citrus... Read Full Review
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Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill 2022

Fragrant peach and pear notes and fresh cut flowers on the nose lead to a generously creamy texture on the palate. Deep flavors of grilled pineapple, tangy tangerine and orchard fruits. Long finish of tropical fruit and crushed rock. So much more here to enjoy than the humble price suggests. Read Full Review
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Lombardi Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown 2022

The 2022 Gap’s Crown Pinot opens with a forward, expressive nose, bursting with bright citrus oils, crushed berries, and a clean, high-toned purity. On the palate, it’s silky, rich, and surprisingly deep, with a maturity that belies its youth. Notes of graham cracker, marzipan, and warm spice weave through the core of vivid red and... Read Full Review