559 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 97
97 Points

Lail Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint 2019

We were delighted by the voluptuous texture, inky dark & sumptuous fruit (blueberry, plums, figs), coconut and creamy vanilla oak plus hints of Maraschino cherry on the sensational finish. Wow! This sumptuous red is ready to rock now (decanting recommended) and poised to impress fans of the boldest Napa Cabernets through 2027+. Read Full Review
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Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2019

This luxurious beauty delivers classic Napa sophistication with modern finesse, creating a wine that will last for decades but tremendous fun to drink today. Rich, grainy tannins lead to notes of black currants, mocha, espresso beans, flint, anise, and cedar spice. This bold new release reveals blackberry, cassis and a hint of caramel toffee on... Read Full Review
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Leeuwin Chardonnay Art Series 2015

Leading with a beautiful bouquet reminiscent of a premier cru Meursault, it delivers complex aromas of lemon oil, hazelnut, and fresh white flowers. The texture shows amazing focus with complex and expressive layers of lemon bar, pear, hints of tropical fruit that culminate in a bright, yet creamy finish. This is a stunner now and... Read Full Review
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Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Hillstone 2016

This rare new Cabernet is both decadent in silky smooth richness and distinguished with an abundance of opulent dark fruit flavors! A monumental core of dark cherry and cassis on the front palate introduce hints of warm fudge brownies made from Valrhona chocolate. We savored the lavish amounts of kirsch, mocha and blackberry flavors supported... Read Full Review
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Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2016

This opulent and alluring new Cabernet delivers supreme gratification tonight while the luxurious texture and deftly integrated tannins (plus creamy new oak) bode well for enjoyment over the next decade. A voluptuous core of dark cherry and cassis on the front palate introduce hints of roasted espresso and allspice. We savored the lavish amounts of... Read Full Review
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Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2017

This oh-so sumptuous new 2017 Reserve bottling offers obsession-inducing thrills for fans of Napa’s most hedonistic Cabernet. The velvety smooth texture and plush tannins (plus creamy new oak) bode well for enjoyment tonight and anytime over the next decade. A voluptuous core of dark cherry and cassis on the front palate introduce hints of roasted... Read Full Review
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Lewis Chardonnay Napa Reserve 2019

A sensational wine for all fans of immensely rich and silky 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 spiced apple fruits, crème Brule and ginger, this is a tremendous new effort that includes... Read Full Review
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Lewis Chardonnay RRV Barcaglia Lane 2018

This is always a big winner from Lewis, offering a deep golden hue, lush, aromatic ripe fruits, pineapple, ginger, honeysuckle and lemon curd, with flat out decadent flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, pear, apple pie, oak and bourbon notes adding to a seamless texture that is spicy, creamy and superb. Beautifully layered with concentrated notes of peach, apricot and pear, it dives deeper into seams of butter, toasted nuts and caramel.... Read Full Review
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Lillian Syrah 2015

Intense aromas of blackberry, black olive, tapenade and leather with hints of flowers, minerals, smoke and char. Full and dense with a beautiful purity and intensity. Very long and deep, with firm tannins and a long finish lingering with intense black pepper and spice. Full-bodied, round and meaty. Hermitage-like complexity with Californian ripeness, ethereal as... Read Full Review
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Lindstrom Cabernet Sauvignon Stag’s Leap District 2018

This new Cabernet is a blockbuster, delivering an intense, powerful experience that will provide a match made in Heaven with grilled meat menus. The bouquet is alluring with black cherry, pipe tobacco, and the tell-tale dark chocolate Stag’s Leap is famous for. Opulent on the palate, featuring a plethora of dark fruit, hints of cassis,... Read Full Review