La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino 2021 97 Points
La Fiorita 2021 Italy

La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino 2021

A beautifully balanced effort that overdelivers at its price point, this 2023 reveals a vibrant, fruit-driven core of juicy cherry, ripe strawberry, and crisp apple skin. Light-bodied yet impressively textured with subtle notes of leather, clove, and a gentle touch of creamy, nut-tinged oak in the background. The finish is tangy, dry, and refreshing, keeping...
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La Sirena Cabernet Blend Studio Series 2018 97 Points
La Sirena 2018 Napa Valley

La Sirena Cabernet Blend Studio Series 2018

This uniquely delicious + silky smooth Cabernet blend is a likely crowd-pleaser as it sports a deep garnet-purple color and vibrant nose of black and red currants, red plums and wild blueberries with hints of Provence herbs. Medium to full- bodied, the bold palate features a firm structure of grainy tannins and notes of dark...
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La Sirena Cabernet Blend Studio Series 2019 97 Points
La Sirena 2019 Napa Valley

La Sirena Cabernet Blend Studio Series 2019

A commanding Cabernet with the polish and allure that live up to the noteworthy winemaker pedigree. The bouquet opens with ripe blueberry and mocha, then turns deeper and more serious, layering dark cocoa, baker’s chocolate, graphite, and a subtle Cohiba-like cigar box note that portends grandeur to come. On the palate, it’s broad-shouldered and seamless,...
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La Sirena Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2021 97 Points
La Sirena 2021 Sonoma County

La Sirena Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2021

A beautifully evolved Chardonnay, the 2021 opens with peach tart, white flowers, and a touch of honeyed richness. The palate is silky and layered, revealing tropical pineapple, ripe stone fruits, and crème brûlée. Bright lemon zest drives a long, clean finish, keeping everything fresh and lifted. Drinking beautifully.
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Lail Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint 2019 97 Points
Lail Vineyards 2019 Napa Valley

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+.
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La Spinetta Barbaresco Bordini 2021 97 Points
La Spinetta 2021 Piedmont

La Spinetta Barbaresco Bordini 2021

A stunning Barbaresco that delivers extraordinary value, this wine is sexy, fun, and remarkably approachable without the usual decade of cellaring. Bursting with dreamy fruit and lifted spice, it offers vivid notes of blueberry and black cherry, with hints of cinnamon, cloves, and violets weaving through. The texture is smooth yet structured, finishing with a...
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Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2019 97 Points
Larkmead 2019 Napa Valley

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...
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Leeuwin Chardonnay Art Series 2015 97 Points
Leeuwin 2015 Australia

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...
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Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Hillstone 2016 97+ Points
Lewis 2016 Napa Valley

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...
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Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2017 97+ Points
Lewis 2017 Napa Valley

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...
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