548 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 96
96 Points

The Hilt Chardonnay Estate 2018

This delightfully delicious Chardonnay is both elegant and refreshing in style. Supremely balanced with hints of bright fruit flavors (melons, citrus, plus honey crisp apples) and minerality that delivers an overall elegance rarely found outside France. This wine truly has something to offer Chardonnay lovers of every stripe and we highly recommend.” – August 2022 Read Full Review
96 Points

Noemi Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019

The 2019 vintage of this perineal winner waltzes out of the glass with flashy, flamboyant, and ultra-smooth thrills that remind us of prized Cabernets trading for much higher prices. Opulent notes of milk chocolate, walnut brownies, and vanilla oak, with a silky smooth texture. Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry pie, sweet baking spice... Read Full Review
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Blue Farm Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2020

Bright, lively aromas of fresh berries and spices lead to a rich palate boasting intensely delicious raspberry, savory strawberry, cherry, black tea and baking spices climaxing with creamy vanilla on the finish. The supremely silky texture makes this winner a delight to drink anytime now through 2027+…and candidate for Sonoma’s top Pinot Bargain once again. Read Full Review
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Francois Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 2019

Shows an immensely complex bouquet loaded with rich red berries, spice, and earth. We were enthralled with the bright notes of bing cherries, blackberries and fresh field strawberries. The hints of lavender, fennel and pipe tobacco led to a compelling finish. The palate is medium-bodied, broody but fresh, with a long, spicy and lifted finish... Read Full Review
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Domaine Bouard Bonnefoy St. Aubin 1er Les Combes 2020

Intense aromatics of pear, white peach, and a hint of mint waft from the glass and continue gracefully on the palate to include light tropical and floral notes along with hints of spice. The palate is extremely elegant and with a refreshing core of minerality, citrus fruit and a hint of tangy vanilla oak on the finish. This is extremely... Read Full Review
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Favia Cabernet Blend Carbone 2018

This oh-so silky & rich new release from Napa’s acclaimed 2018 vintage offers sumptuous aromas of plum, cassis, blackberry and sage evolve on the palate to include dark chocolate and baking spice with some graphite and background oak. It is full-bodied and has a layered, multi-tiered mid-palate (tangy baking spices) leading to a distinguished finish... Read Full Review
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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
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Standard Deviation Sauvignon Blanc XL Reserve 2019

A dazzling new white wine that boasts an array of deliciously refreshing + exotic fruit flavors! Standard Deviation XL 2019 is another magical combination of zesty citrus (think grapefruit granita plus a dash of lemon zest) plus hints of pear, apricot, and even savory cotton candy on the exhilarating finish. Wow – this is our... Read Full Review
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Pilcrow Cabernet Sauvignon Ghost Block Vineyard 2018

A true sensation of a Cabernet with instant ‘cult’ appeal. Shows the richness and concentration you want in a great Napa Cab from this vineyard so famous, but also a structure that lifts it above the soft, mushy wines that are so prevalent. There’s real tannin and lively architecture framing the opulent blackberry, black currant,... Read Full Review