548 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 96
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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... Read Full Review
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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... Read Full Review
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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... Read Full Review
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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... Read Full Review
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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)! Read Full Review
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Macauley Chardonnay RRV Bacigalupi 2023

This delightfully tangy Russian River Chardonnay has exciting aromas of guava, stone fruit and honeysuckle. There’s a touch of creaminess to the texture, but this is pristine and elegant and very complex and layered for this price. Background notes of apple, lemon confit, and peaches and cream. Drink now or enjoy over the next two... Read Full Review
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Macauley Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview 2020

Red cherry, pomegranate, baking spices, and crushed flowers burst out of the glass of this deep ruby red wine. Reminiscent of a Morlet Pinot Noir with a touch of elegance, this silky-smooth Pinot is lush with a long, bright finish and will be a delight to drink over the next 5 years. Read Full Review
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Macauley Zinfandel Napa Old Vine 2019

Aromas of espresso bean, ripe blueberries and vanilla cream waft from the glass of this food-friendly winner. Reminiscent of the classic Zinfandels that California made famous, these ‘ancient’ vines continue to deliver a sumptuous concentration of rich cherry compote and blackberry cobbler flavors balanced gracefully with hints of chocolate pudding and slightly spicy oak. The... Read Full Review
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Mader Riesling Rosacker Grand Cru 2018

The 2018 Mader Grand Cru Rosacker Riesling has aromas of honeysuckle and exotic fruits, and on the palate manages to be at once luxurious and refreshing. In the glass, lush flavors of tropical mango, ripe peach and guava are lifted with notes of crisp pear, bright winter citrus fruits and a stoney minerality. A 30-60... Read Full Review