277 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 98
98 Points

La Sirena Cabernet Blend Studio Series 2021

This is a seriously impressive Napa Cabernet that delivers the kind of structure and pedigree you normally associate with far more exalted trophy labels. The bouquet unfurls with dark cocoa, cigar box, and semisweet chocolate layered over fresh blueberry and a tangy edge of crunchy red-and-blue fruit. Medium in body yet beautifully proportioned, it strikes... Read Full Review →
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La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2022

The texture of this glorious new release is velvety smooth and envelops your palate like a warm Cashmere sweater on a cold winter night. Flashy, fun and and indulgent yet perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity and refined tannins that promise graceful evolution. A luxurious medley of dark cocoa cream, espresso, and baker’s chocolate unfolds across... Read Full Review →
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Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon Ampersand 2012

This nearly flawless Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a hedonistic, almost Amarone-like bouquet along with toasty oak, cassis, and blackberry liqueur. Monumental in its grandeur, super-rich, and velvety-textured, this is a spectacularly impressive, Cabernet featuring majestic notes of dark chocolate intermingled with deeply concentrated black fruit (currants, plums, dates) deftly balanced across a... Read Full Review →
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Louis Jadot Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru 2022

This 2022 Les Clos has an ultra-expressive bouquet of melon, apple, and zesty minerality. Flashy and refreshing layers of citrus and orchard fruit around a core of classic Chablis minerality framed by delightful hints of lightly toasted oak. This is nectar will continue to impress through 2030. Read Full Review →
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Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2019

This spectacular new Reserve bottling is a brilliant example of why connoisseurs adore Napa’s 2019 vintage. The velvety smooth texture and plush tannins (plus creamy new oak) introduce a powerful core of dark cherry, cassis and pipe tobacco on the front palate with hints of roasted espresso beans. The ultra-rich finish features luxurious notes of... Read Full Review →
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Lewis Chardonnay Napa Reserve 2023

From the first swirl, it seduces with aromas of tropical blossoms and sun-kissed fruit, interwoven with whispers of flakey pastry, crème brûlée, and warm ginger spice. The palate is sumptuous and layered, revealing honeysuckle and citrus oil, then lingering with grilled pineapple and a gentle kiss of vanilla that seems to last forever; a finish... Read Full Review →
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Lewis Chardonnay RRV Barcaglia Lane 2019

Once again, this is our very favorite Chardonnay from Lewis, offering a deep golden hue, lush, aromatic ripe fruits, pineapple, ginger, and star jasmine from the offset. The sumptuous core palate displays opulent notes of poached pears, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple pie, oak and bourbon notes across a silky smooth texture. We were particularly impressed with... Read Full Review →
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Louis Jadot Chablis Blanchot Grand Cru 2024

This 2024 Blanchot has an ultra-expressive bouquet of melon, Honeycrisp apple, and zesty minerality. Flashy and refreshing layers of lemon zest and orchard fruit around a core of classic Chablis minerality framed by delightful hints of lightly toasted oak. This delightful nectar will continue to impress through 2033+. Read Full Review →
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Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018

We were immediately captivated by the ultra-silky and rich texture. This charming new Corton impresses with alluring note of lemon meringue, baked apple, vanilla and nutmeg. The bright flavors of ginger, meyer lemon and minerals crescendo with tangy butterscotch hints on the enchanting finish. We recommend decanting (seriously) prior to 2023 and enjoying this exceptional... Read Full Review →