100 Points

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CIRQ Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2021

This is an awe-inspiring example of Pinot Perfection that simply must be tasted to believed. Three-dimensional aromas of ripe cherry, bright red berries, and spices. Layers of bright red fruit on the palate and a towering structure that puts this into a category of its own when compared to its peers. So much charisma in... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Lail Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint 2023

Rich, silky, and immediately appealing, the 2023 Blueprint Cabernet delivers a generous core of blackberry and blueberry fruit layered with baking chocolate, caramel, and a touch of anise. The texture is plush and crowd-pleasing, with a supple, enveloping mid-palate that leans into its ripe, hedonistic style. Approachable now and highly satisfying. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Le Petit Vice Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

Dense, rich, velvety and powerful, with intense, pure Cabernet fruit, offering layers of unctuous blue fruits, bold tannins, currant, olive, sage and wild berries. Plum, black cherry, blackberry jam, cocoa powder, spice, leather and graphite follow, all exquisitely balanced with excellent structure, depth and length. Ripe and flashy with elegance in its plush texture, delicious... Read Full Review →
96 Points

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. Read Full Review →
96+ Points

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... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

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... Read Full Review →
96 Points

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. Read Full Review →
96+ Points

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 →
96+ Points

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 →
96+ Points

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 →
96 Points

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 →