Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Vire-Clesse 2018 96 Points
Comte Lafon 2018 Burgundy

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.
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Lewis 2018 Napa Valley

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...
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Lombardi Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown 2022 96+ Points
Lombardi Wines 2022 Sonoma County

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...
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Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill 2022 96 Points
Liquid Farm 2022 Santa Barbara County

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.
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Lucia Chardonnay Estate Cuvee 2023 96+ Points
Lucia Vineyards 2023 Santa Lucia Highlands

Lucia Chardonnay Estate Cuvee 2023

Immediately captivating fragrance of orchard fruit and vanilla. So pure and ripe with layers of citrus and stone fruit that provide energy and freshness. The oak is masterfully applied in just the right amount adding background shades of vanilla ice cream and caramel. If you’re thinking of a green caramel-dipped apple, you’re getting the idea...
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Lucia Chardonnay Soberanes 2020 96+ Points
Lucia Vineyards 2020 Santa Lucia Highlands

Lucia Chardonnay Soberanes 2020

Offers a vibrant bouquet of golden orchard fruit, toasty oak, mineral, buttered nuts and citrus that flow to a full-bodied, seamless and gorgeously constructed palate that has a layered, silky texture. Delightful notes of honey crisp apples and orange marmalade lead to a blockbuster length. This terrific wine deserves a classy meal or creamy French...
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Lucia Pinot Noir Estate Cuvee 2021 96+ Points
Lucia Vineyards 2021 Santa Lucia Highlands

Lucia Pinot Noir Estate Cuvee 2021

This flashy Pinot from the Pisoni family is all at once intense and captivating, with aromas of sun ripened strawberries, Bing cherries, baking spice and milk chocolate. The palate is silky smooth and densely packed with baked cherry pie, pomegranate, blueberry compote and spices that glide along soft tannins. This is a bold style of...
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Lucia Pinot Noir Garys’ 2017 96 Points
Lucia Vineyards 2017 Santa Lucia Highlands

Lucia Pinot Noir Garys’ 2017

This bold new release from the Pisoni family is, again, one of the most sumptuous Pinots on Earth under $100 rich, powerful dark fruit flavors with a terrific sense of energy. The 2018 Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard offers gorgeous notes of violets, blueberries, spice and savory flavors that crescendo for a supremely satisfying finish. Enjoy...
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Macauley Chardonnay RRV Bacigalupi 2020 96 Points
Macauley 2020 Russian River

Macauley Chardonnay RRV Bacigalupi 2020

This spectacular new arrival features aromas of honeysuckle and grilled Hawaiian pineapples. We admired the oh-so-silky smooth texture plus rich notes of tropical fruit, lemon cream pie and toffee on the finish.This sumptuous new discovery lingers gracefully on the palate, enticing us to desire another glass (or two)!
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