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Lamborghini Campoleone 1999 | Campania, Italy | Red Wine | 96 | Long-term aging, elegant and complex red wine of solid structure. Deep ruby red, the bouquet is very large with notes of cassis and plum, violet, tobacco, leather with a balsamic and slightly spicy background. Tannins are ripe and cozy and the finish is long and persistent. |
Lamborghini Campoleone 2000 | Umbria, Italy | Red Wine | 91 | Long-term aging, elegant and complex red wine of solid structure. Deep ruby red, the bouquet is very large with notes of cassis and plum, violet, tobacco, leather with a balsamic and slightly spicy background. Tannins are ripe and cozy and the finish is long and persistent. |
Lamborghini Campoleone 2001 | Italy | Red Wine | 93 | Made from 50% Merlot and 50% Sangiovese grown in varied estate vineyards in the Panicale area of Umbria. The grapes were harvested in September and October and vinified in tank. After fermentation, the wine was aged in Nevers and Allier barrels for 12 months. |
Lamborghini Campoleone 2004 | Italy | Red Wine | 92 | Campoleone is a red IGT from Umbria and the estate's signature wine. It is 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot. This Merlot/Sangiovese blend has an extraordinary perfume of saddle leather, smoke, cassis, prunes, and plums. A rich full-bodied, voluptuously-textured wine, with layers of concentrated fruit and sweet tannins. A magnificent seamlessness with a huge, explosive long finish. It is a wine of great stature as well as intensity. |
Lamborghini Campoleone 2006 | Italy | Red Wine | 90 | This Merlot/Sangiovese blend has an extraordinary perfume of saddle leather, smoke, cassis, prunes, and plums. A rich full-bodied, voluptuously-textured wine, with layers of concentrated fruit and sweet tannins. A magnificent seamlessness with a huge, explosive long finish. It is a wine of great stature as well as intensity. |
Lamborghini Campoleone 2010 | Umbria, Italy | Red Wine | 94 | This Merlot/Sangiovese blend has an extraordinary perfume of saddle leather, smoke, cassis, prunes and plums. A rich full-bodied, voluptuously-textured wine, with layers of concentrated fruit and sweet tannins. A magnificent seamlessness with a huge, explosive long finish. It is a wine of great stature as well as intensity. |
Lamborghini Torami 2005 | Italy | Red Wine | 90 | A dense and bright wine with a nose of raspberry and lavender. Add artichokes, liquorice root, and leather with an interesting mineral note on the palate. Full-bodied, juicy and chewy, with a HUGE racy red "Lamborghini" finish. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Sangiovese, and 10% Montepulciano. |
Lamborghini Torami 2004 | Italy | Red Wine | 90 | A dense and bright wine with a nose of raspberry and lavender. Add artichokes, liquorice root, and leather with an interesting mineral note on the palate. Full-bodied, juicy and chewy, with a HUGE racy red "Lamborghini" finish. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Sangiovese, and 10% Montepulciano. |
Lamborghini Torami 2010 | Umbria, Italy | Red Wine | 92 | A dense and bright wine with a nose of raspberry and lavender. Add artichokes, licorice root and leather with an interesting mineral note on the palate. Full-bodied, juicy and chewy, with a HUGE racy red "Lamborghini" finish. |
Lamborghini Trescone 2004 | Italy | Red Wine | 88 | A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Ciliegiolo, and 20% Merlot from Italy's Umbria region. |
Lamole di Lamole Campolungo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015 | Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 92 | Intense and deep ruby ??color, the nose offers a fruit of extreme maturity supported by the classic floral notes of iris and balsamic and mentholated hints, spices and sweet tobacco. In the mouth it is balanced thanks to a perfect fusion of structure, softness, acidity, tannins and flavor in an aromatic finish where the warm aromas of ripe fruit and the freshness of balsamic notes persist. |
Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico 2010 | Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 90 | Deep ruby red in color. The wine opens on black cherry and forest fruit-led fragrances mingling with flower-like aromatics and very sweet spiciness. Initial depth, roundness and a glycerine mouthfeel take you into a full, pulpy mid-palate and a finish again dominated by fruit and spice sweetness. |
Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico 2012 | Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 90 | On the palate, the oak, held at bay by the wine’s ample fruit, leaves room for nuances of preserves and of spices, which are in perfect harmony with the bouquet. |
Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico 2015 | Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 93 | On the palate, the oak, held at bay by the wine’s ample fruit, leaves room for nuances of preserves and of spices, which are in perfect harmony with the bouquet. |
Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva 2011 | Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 90 | Its color is a deep ruby red with a faint garnet tinge. On the nose, the initial sweetish woody sensations make way for the elegant perfumes that are typical of Chianti Classico, like hints of iris and spicy tones. On the palate, the tannic austerity of Sangiovese is truly traditional, and this is accompanied by the warm, savory notes of a wine destined for long aging. |
Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva 2013 | Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 90 | Its color is a deep ruby red with a faint garnet tinge. On the nose, the initial sweetish woody sensations make way for the elegant perfumes that are typical of Chianti Classico, like hints of iris and spicy tones. On the palate, the tannic austerity of Sangiovese is truly traditional, and this is accompanied by the warm,savory notes of a wine destined for long aging. |
Lamoreaux Landing Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2009 | New York, Other U.S. | White Wine | 92 | A signature Lamoreaux Landing Riesling presenting intense notes of peach, apricot and lemon in harmony with an edge of minerality. The palate is treated to refreshing flavors of green apples and peaches with a persistent finish. Pair with meats, cream sauces, or mild Asian cuisine. |
Lamoreaux Landing Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2010 | New York, Other U.S. | White Wine | 88 | A signature Lamoreaux Landing Riesling presenting intense notes of peach, apricot and lemon in harmony with an edge of minerality. The palate is treated to refreshing flavors of green apples and peaches with a persistent finish. Pair with meats, cream sauces, or mild Asian cuisine. |
Lamoreaux Landing T 23 Unoaked Cabernet Franc 2015 | Finger Lakes, New York, Other U.S. | Red Wine | 90 | An expressive red aged in stainless steel, resulting in a smooth, fruit-forward wine. Intense berry aromas mellow into notes of herbal oregano. The palate is bright with plum and a touch of orange. A lighter bodied red, T23 can be paired superbly with game-fowl or salmon. |
Lamoreaux Landing Unoaked Chardonnay 2013 | New York, Other U.S. | White Wine | 90 | Fruit-driven and crisp with a dancing acidity and light body, this wine shows aromas of Fuji apples with pineapple. This vintage shows clean minerality and a surprise hint of berries. |
Lancaster Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2004 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 97 | "Its a gorgeous Cab, softly complex, rich in cassis, cherry, spice and oak flavors anchored with warm, earthy tannins. In fact, the earthiness stands it in good contrast to the Napa Valley, making it wholesome and complete." |
Lancaster Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2005 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | Lancaster Estate 2005 "Estate Bottled" Cabernet Sauvignon reveals lush ripeness, with deep black cherry and plum characters, accented by lavender and spice. Supportive tannins provide structure for the rich fruit, and layers of complexity carry over the long finish. Aged 22 months in French oak barrels, the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. |
Lancaster Estate 1999 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 89 | Each year, Lancaster Estate makes one remarkable wine - a blend that is entirely vintage and estate reflective. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 97 | "Its a gorgeous Cab, softly complex, rich in cassis, cherry, spice and oak flavors anchored with warm, earthy tannins. In fact, the earthiness stands it in good contrast to the Napa Valley, making it wholesome and complete." |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | Lancaster Estate 2005 "Estate Bottled" Cabernet Sauvignon reveals lush ripeness, with deep black cherry and plum characters, accented by lavender and spice. Supportive tannins provide structure for the rich fruit, and layers of complexity carry over the long finish. Aged 22 months in French oak barrels, the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | Estate grown, produced and bottled, our 2006 Lancaster Cabernet has lush ripeness with plums, rich black cherry and cassis characters and sweet, spicy aromas of clove, nutmeg, and vanilla. Finely textured tannins and layers of complexity extend over the long finish. Aged 22 months in French oak barrels, this wine was bottled unfiltered. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | Estate grown, produced and bottled, our 2007 Lancaster Estate Cabernet is intense with dark stone fruit, blackberry, and white pepper with hints of chocolate dust. The red plum and heritage rose aromas compliment finely textured tannins while the earthy finish rounds out the toast and complexity. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 92 | The 2008 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon had very low yields which resulted in dense concentration, layered tannins, and remarkable structure. This blend of all five classic Bordeaux varietals, fully represents the diverse character of the Estate's hillside vineyards. Rich and focused tannins, followed with an artful balance of dark cherries, cassis, and vanilla. The long, layered finish has hints of dark chocolate/mocha, elegantly complimented with aromas of currant, nutmeg, blackberry and earthen minerality. To maintain authenticity of expression, the 2008 Lancaster Estate Cabernet was gently fined and bottled unfiltered. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | The 2009 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits incredible concentration. Complex aromas of black cherry, clove, nutmeg and blackberry lead to subtle notes of cassis and vanilla. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 92 | The wine has an intense, deep color with rich aromas of dark chocolate, raspberries, and violets. The tannins are refined and polished giving the wine amazing structure and depth that keeps gaining power as it moves across your pallet. Black berries, cherries, coffee and vanilla that are finely strung together by a distinct minerality seem to come straight from the soil, complementing the tannin and giving way to a long, beautiful finish. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | This 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon displays the exceptional terroir of our 53 acres of hillside vineyards. Deep and rich aromas of dark raspberry, cherry, and violet burst from the glass. Full-bodied and well-focused, its silky tannins and elegant structure frame the dark cherry, berry, vanilla, and spicy black currant flavors on the palate. It finishes soft, yet persistent with evolving layers as the wine opens. An approachable wine in its youth, this Cabernet will only gain complexity and will drink well for the next 15-20 years. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 93 | This 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon displays the exceptional terroir of the winery's 53 acres of hillside vineyards. This wine is multi-layered with notes of plum, black currant, and blackberry fruit. It is a balanced wine with a supple mouthfeel. An approachable wine in its youth, this Cabernet will only gain in complexity and will drink well for the next 15-20 years. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 92 | #86 |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | The 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon captures the pure expression of our unique terroir at Lancaster Estate. It is a blend of all five of the red Bordeaux varietals we have planted on our volcanic hillside slopes. The wine has an intensely deep color with rich aromas of dark berry fruits, espresso and violet. Commanding and multi-layered flavors of plum, black currant, and blackberry jam meld together with savory leather and mocha. Refined and polished tannins provide amazing structure and depth that gain power as the wine moves across the palate for a long, decadent finish. This wine should be decanted when young, and will only gain in complexity for the next 15-20 years. |
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2009 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | The 2009 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits incredible concentration. Complex aromas of black cherry, clove, nutmeg and blackberry lead to subtle notes of cassis and vanilla. |
Lancaster Estate Winemaker's Cuvee 2016 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 92 | Balanced wine of complexity, concentration, and richness. Black cherry, blueberry, and plum are the gateway to a multi-layered palate of dark fruits, vanilla, black currant, and the ideal tannin-acid structure on this wine. |
Lancaster Nicole's Proprietary Red 2005 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 89 | Cabernet Sauvignon balanced by lush, elegant Malbec. Rich and powerful aromas of espresso, vanilla, and blackberry are present on the nose. Structurally, the Nicole is a seamless integration of dense, cocoa-like tannins and dried currant, cherry, and mineral notes |
Lancaster Nicole's Proprietary Red 2007 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 92 | Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Merlot |
Lancaster Sophia's Hillside Cuvee 2006 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 91 | 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. The fourth Cuvée vintage was released on March 21, 2011. The Cuvée honors the owners daughter, Sophia. This fruit forward wine is lush and balanced with ripe cherry, cocoa powder and vanilla characters, and notes of red cherry and rose hips. 34 barrels produced. |
Landmark Damaris Reserve Chardonnay 1999 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | These lots and barrels are consistently the stand-outs of the vintage, the best vineyard sites and the best tasting barrels within these lots. The intensity and balance of flavors are such that extended sur-lie aging enhances the richness and complexity of these barrels. They will stay undisturbed for an additional two or three months without further batonnage or stirring. This extra time produces a more evolved wine that is also capable of being bottled unfined and unfiltered. This direct blend and bottle strategy means that more richness, flavor and finesse are evident in this wine, which is truly the best of the vintage. |
Landmark Damaris Reserve Chardonnay 2001 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 91 | These lots and barrels are consistently the stand-outs of the vintage, the best vineyard sites and the best tasting barrels within these lots. The intensity and balance of flavors are such that extended sur-lie aging enhances the richness and complexity of these barrels. They will stay undisturbed for an additional two or three months without further batonnage or stirring. This extra time produces a more evolved wine that is also capable of being bottled unfined and unfiltered. This direct blend and bottle strategy means that more richness, flavor and finesse are evident in this wine, which is truly the best of the vintage. |
Landmark Damaris Reserve Chardonnay 2006 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | Our 2006 Damaris utilizes two distinctive appellations, the Carneros district of Sonoma and the Sonoma Coast appellation from an area on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma. There are several unique selections of clonal material grown in these two vineyards. The Sangiacomo Vineyards has Wente and Catarina. Flocchini has Wente and Robert Young. Each individual block of grapes was hand- harvested and barrel fermented separately using indigenous yeasts and underwent complete malo-lactic fermentation. After aging for twelve months the various lots of these wines were tasted and specific barrels were selected for the final blend which was racked to tank for fining with isinglass, a traditional clarifying agent. |
Landmark Damaris Reserve Chardonnay 2007 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 91 | The 2007 Damaris Reserve is a blend of 89% Sangiacomo (Carneros) and 11% Lorenzo (Russian River). Each individual block of grapes was hand harvested and barrel fermented separately using indigenous yeasts and underwent complete malolatic fermentation. After thirteen months of aging these wines were tasted and specific barrels were selected for the final blend. |
Landmark Grand Detour Pinot Noir 2006 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 93 | Sonoma County is one of California's best regions for the production of Pinot Noir. In fact, the county's planted acres of this varietal are approximately 40% of the state's total of nearly 24,000 acres. While the traditional plantings of Pinot tended to be concentrated in the Carneros and Russian River, today's focus has been in the cooler Sonoma Coast appellation, where newer clonal material and denser spacing has led to a renaissance for this varietal in Sonoma County. |
Landmark Grand Detour Pinot Noir 2007 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | The 2007 Grand Detour Pinot Noir is a blend of five Sonoma Coast vineyards: Kanzler, Keller Estate, Flocchini, Gap's Crown and Armagh. The result is a wine that exhibits great typicity and elegant balance. The cool, dry growing season yielded small berries with concentrated flavors of raspberry and strawberry. It was aged in 33% new oak for ten months. This is an elegant, classic Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. This wine will pair well with game, duck and salmon as well as mushroom accented dishes. |
Landmark Grand Detour Pinot Noir 2009 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 89 | The wine exhibits a deep garnet color and aromas of gingerbread spice and blood orange are underpinned by forest floor and earthy cherry. On the palate hints of mushroom and plum unfold. Supple ripe tannins and balancing acidity give the wine a long lasting finish. |
Landmark Grand Detour Pinot Noir 2010 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 91 | On the nose, the 2010 Grand Detour Pinot Noir shows wild strawberry, plum and anise notes along with grilled portabella mushroom. In the mouth, the wine unfolds to show ginseng and blood orange along with balanced acidity and silky tannins. |
Landmark Grand Detour Pinot Noir 2011 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 91 | On the nose, the wine exhibits rich notes of plum, chokecherry, and cinnamon. As the wine unfolds it shows blood orange, bacon, ginseng, and anise balanced by silky tannins on the finish. |
Landmark Hop Kiln Estate Pinot Noir 2016 | Russian River, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | Aromas of lush blackberry, raspberry, with a violet floral note. The palate is fresh with bright raspberry and dried strawberry fruit, rich cherry cola and baking spice with a rounded texture and savory, dried autumn leaf notes leading to a fresh finish with balanced round tannins and sustained fruit and spice. |
Landmark Kastania Pinot Noir 2001 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 91 | "The beautiful 2001 Pinot Noir Kastania Vineyard's terrific deep ruby color is followed by a big, gamy, forest floor-scented bouquet displaying notions of smoke, flowers, sweet plum, cherry, and strawberry fruit. Rich and medium-bodied, with loads of fruit, this beauty should be consumed over the next 5-6 years." |
Landmark Kastania Pinot Noir 2002 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 94 | "A terrific perfume of strawberries, plums, Allspice, black cherries, and raspberries soars from the profound 2002 Pinot Noir Kastania Vineyard (725 cases). A fruit-filled attack is followed by a medium to full-bodied, concentrated Pinot Noir boasting tremendous purity, balance, and overall character. This impressive effort should drink well for 6-8 years." |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2001 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | Number 79 on |
Landmark Lorenzo Chardonnay 2008 | Russian River, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 94 | The Lorenzo Vineyard is thirty-three year old vineyard that occupies a unique site just west of the city of Santa Rosa and less than 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Cool climate and clayey soil make for an especially late bud break in spring and a long hang time for the fruit to reach maturity. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2002 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 91 | Loads of rich flavors yet with a sense of elegance and finesse, with layers of ripe, spicy, apple, pear and buttery notes, finishing with lively, well-integrated acidity and a burst of flavor on the aftertaste. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2003 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | "The 2003 Chardonnay Overlook exhibits a greenish hue to its light straw color along with a big, sweet bouquet of tangerines, peaches, subtle smoke, and background toast. Possessing opulence, richness, elegance, and definition, it will drink well for 1-3 years." |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2004 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 91 | Aromas of toasted almond and creme caramel lead into the concentrated fruit aspects of the overlook. In the mouth, there is an abundance of white peach, pineapple, and Meyer lemon zest. Mineral notes harmonize with the rich viscosity followed by lively acidity for a lingering finish. Given the wine's fine balance and expressive fruit, it is poised to develop beautifully over the next several years. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2005 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | The 20 plus separate vineyards that comprise this year's Overlook include such distinguished growers as Sangaciomo, Bien Nacido, Martinelli, Lorenzo and Heintz. All the wine in the Overlook bottling is barrel fermented using indigenous yeasts and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged sur lie for ten months in Burgundian barrels and racked to tanks for blending. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2007 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | The 2007 vintage of Overlooks represents a blend of 22 separate vineyards from some of California's finest sites for this varietal. A few of the well know vineyards in this blend are Sangiacomo (Carneros), Sleepy Hollow (Monterey), Bien Nacido (Santa Barbara), and Beltane (Sonoma Valley). 2007 presented us with an ideal growing season and the result is agruably our finest Overlook Chardonnay. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2006 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | The 20 plus separate vineyards that comprise this year's Overlook include such distinguished growers as Sangaciomo, Bien Nacido, Martinelli, Lorenzo and Heintz. All the wine in the Overlook bottling is barrel fermented using indigenous yeasts and undergoes full malo-lactic fermentation. The wine is aged sur lie for ten months in Burgundian barrels and racked to tanks for blending. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2008 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 89 | The wine exhibits baked pear and apple notes with lemon custard and sandalwood aromas with a hint of anise. In the mouth the wine adds orange blossom and toasted almond notes. The rich texture is complemented by crisp acidity, leaving a long balanced finish. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2009 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 91 | |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2012 | California | White Wine | 90 | The 2012 Overlook Chardonnay has a golden hue with complex aromas of lemongrass, freshly peeled grapefruit, and honeydew melon. On the palate, white peach, chalk, and lively citrus notes complete this refreshing wine. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2014 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | On the nose, the wine features notes of Meyer lemon tarte, marzipan, toasted almonds, Asian pear, honeysuckle and a hint of Tahitian vanilla. On the palate, notes of apricot, clover honey and toast are in perfect balance with zippy acidity and bright minerality. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2015 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | Aromatic with ripe fruit of lemon, green apple with creme caramel and toasty oak. The palate is rich and textured with ripe fruit and lemon tart on entry, subtle herbal notes with mandarin orange join on the mid-palate with lingering complex fruit and toasted elements lingering on the long, crisp, refreshing finish. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2016 | California | White Wine | 91 | #78 |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2017 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 91 | Pale yellow in the glass, showing aromas of Meyer lemon, baked apple, and honeysuckle. The full-bodied palate shows ripe lemon, yellow apple skin on entry with, creamy peach, subtle butterscotch notes and chamomile flower with a hint of salted caramel on the mid palate. The finish has an attractive mineral texture and fresh acidity with lightly toasted brioche and tropical fruit notes. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay (375ML half-bottle) 2001 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | The Overlook follows its predecessor's footsteps, impressive with its consistency of flavor and handcrafted complexity. Our winemaker has blended grapes from carefully selected vineyards from two of California's finest coastal appelations: Sonoma (86%) and Monterey (14%). The wines was barrel fermented in French oak (25% new), using indigenous yeast and went through complete malo-lactic fermentation, aged sur lie for 8 months, with gentle racking, light isinglass fining and bottled without filtration, giving the wine a well-proportioned richness and finesse that has been the benchmark of Overlook. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay (375ML half-bottle) 2002 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 91 | The Overlook follows its predecessor's footsteps, impressive with its consistency of flavor and handcrafted complexity. Our winemaker has blended grapes from carefully selected vineyards from two of California's finest coastal appelations: Sonoma (86%) and Monterey (14%). The wines was barrel fermented in French oak (25% new), using indigenous yeast and went through complete malo-lactic fermentation, aged sur lie for 8 months, with gentle racking, light isinglass fining and bottled without filtration, giving the wine a well-proportioned richness and finesse that has been the benchmark of Overlook. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay (375ML half-bottle) 2008 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 89 | The wine exhibits baked pear and apple notes with lemon custard and sandalwood aromas with a hint of anise. In the mouth the wine adds orange blossom and toasted almond notes. The rich texture is complemented by crisp acidity, leaving a long balanced finish. This wine begs to be consumed with fresh Dungeness Crab, Cream based pasta dishes and nutty cheeses. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay (375ML half-bottle) 2007 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | The balanced acidity and creamy fleshy texture suggest a wine that will continue to age beautifully. The concentrated flavors exhibit just enough minerality. A long secondary fermentation, the malo-lactic, throughout the spring of 2008, helped this wine to retain great freshness during its ten month elevage in select French Burgundian barrels. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay (375ML half-bottle) 2012 | California | White Wine | 90 | The 2012 Overlook Chardonnay has a golden hue with complex aromas of lemongrass, freshly peeled grapefruit, and honeydew melon. On the palate, white peach, chalk, and lively citrus notes complete this refreshing wine. |
Landmark Overlook Chardonnay (375ML half-bottle) 2014 | California | White Wine | 90 | On the nose, the wine features notes of Meyer lemon tarte, marzipan, toasted almonds, Asian pear, honeysuckle and a hint of Tahitian vanilla. On the palate, notes of apricot, clover honey and toast are in perfect balance with zippy acidity and bright minerality. |
Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir 2012 | California | Red Wine | 90 | Ripe plum, wild strawberry aromas lead into a supple, well-focused wine with gorgeous depth and expressive fruit. Dry, balanced acidity with silky tannins and notes of dark red fruit and spices, this wine is ready to drink now, but would also benefit from 2-3 years in the cellar. |
Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir 2015 | California | Red Wine | 90 | The Overlook Pinot Noir is created by sourcing grapes from the finest cool climate vineyards of California, so the wine created captures the essence of that vintage.Aromatic and complex with ripe red cherry, strawberry jam, pomegranate, brown spice and attractive autumn forest and floral notes. The palate is crisp and beautifully balanced with a mix of ripe red fruit and spice on entry, with savory tobacco and leather notes and a broad mineral texture on the mid-palate. Attractive fruit, spice and savory elements interact through the finish, framed with wonderfully fine tannins. |
Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir 2014 | California | Red Wine | 90 | On the nose, the wine is rich with molasses, cherry, spearmint, black tea, cranberry, and plum. The palate features notes of gingerbread spice, red raspberry, and grilled mushroom with a lengthy finish of mocha, black tea, and forest floor. |
Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc 2001 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 88 | Lang and Reed produce two styles of Cabernet Franc wine: the Napa Valley bottling is designed to be a straightforward, albeit delicious, quaffing wine. |
Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc 2013 | North Coast, California | Red Wine | 91 | The 2013 North Coast Cabernet Franc offers expressive aromas of raspberry and cherry kirsch, with highlights of dried herb and wet stone. The same high toned fruit of raspberry and dark cherry carries through on the palate with a mouthwatering level of acidity and a soft, easy to enjoy finish. The tannin levels are not intrusive and allow for rewarding pairings with an array of culinary flavors. Best when served with family and friends! |
Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc 2014 | North Coast, California | Red Wine | 90 | The 2014 North Coast Cabernet Franc returns to a slightly more tame expression of the grape. This 100% Cabernet Franc provides us with really gorgeous violet, raspberry, and herbal scents. The palate follows with tender integrated fruit flavors and an energy that’s provided by supporting acidity and tannin structure. |
Lang & Reed Mendocino Chenin Blanc 2016 | Mendocino, California | White Wine | 90 | The 2016 Chenin Blanc – Mendocino is an aromatic joy of spring citrus blossom with touches of honeycomb wax. The fruit on the palate is bright tropical fruit with apple and quince supporting the rich and quenching flavors. There is a tender nature to the wine’s middle and finishing palate that is nicely supported with brisk acidity. This wine is perfect for spring and summer service, but if, by chance, a couple bottles are lost in the cellar, it will serve well for at least two to three more years, gaining in depth and nuance through bottle aging. |
Lang & Reed Napa Valley Chenin Blanc 2015 | Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 91 | The Lang & Reed 2015 Chenin Blanc – Napa Valley has peach and tropical fruit that are immediately on the nose, with the necessary hint of honeycomb (the traditional varietal character), and a lesser expression of apple and citrus. On the palate, the aromas are mirrored and given an even stronger presence with yellow apple exotic citrus notes, which give it an accurate tartness. The texture is tender, and the flavors broaden with a touch of saline minerality, which leads into bright crisp acidity, adding to the wine’s refreshing character. It will blossom and gain in complexity with additional bottle time. |
Lang & Reed Napa Valley Chenin Blanc 2016 | Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 93 | The Lang & Reed Chenin Blanc – Napa Valley has peach and tropical fruit that are immediately on the nose, with the necessary hint of honeycomb (the traditional varietal character), and a lesser expression of apple and citrus. On the palate, the aromas are mirrored and given an even stronger presence with yellow apple exotic citrus notes, which give it anaccurate tartness. The texture is tender, and the flavors broaden with a touch of saline minerality, which leads into bright crisp acidity, adding to the wine’s refreshing character. It will blossom and gain in complexity with additional bottle time. |
Lang & Reed Two-Fourteen Cabernet Franc 2013 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 91 | This is the seventh vintage of Lang & Reed ‘Two-Fourteen’ Cabernet Franc, which displays a brilliant crimson color with a typical, youthful violet-blue edge. The aroma distills white and red cherry with an ethereal ‘sous bois’ (or forest floor) impression. On the palate, this wine possesses bright and pure Cabernet Franc flavors of firm black cherry, cassis and graphite, which are expansive and made mouthwatering by ample fresh fruit acidity. The finish is supported by solid, but not oppressive, tannins, which have flavor elements that provide memorable length. This is a fresh and exacting expression of Cabernet Franc, attributed to the 214 clone, that will serve well now or gain in complexity with additional bottle age. |
Lang & Reed Two-Fourteen Cabernet Franc 2014 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 90 | This is the eighth vintage of the Lang & Reed ‘Two-Fourteen’ Cabernet Franc and, true to type, this wine shows a persistent purity of aromas and flavors. At first scent, this wine shows a nice burst of raspberry and blueberry, with a top note of violet and a backdrop of savory herbaceousness. The palate is medium bodied with beautiful Cabernet Franc purity, texture, and length. Though very appealing for immediate pleasure, the structural elements will allow this wine to age gracefully for the next 7 to 10 years. |
Lange Winery Classique Chardonnay 2019 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | White Wine | 91 | Pale lemon yellow in the glass, the 2019 Chardonnay Classique is fresh and focused with layered aromas reminiscent of a bright sunny day - dewy pear, yellow apple, and melon lie beneath lighter tones of hawthorn flower, crème fraiche, and honey. The sensory arc of this wine is linear with a bright, mineral-infused spine. Lemon and lime pith converge at the close along with a streak of wet stone and pomace. |
Lange Winery Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 | Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 93 | The 2016 Freedom Hill Pinot Noir offers up a bouquet of brambly earth, pomegranate, huckleberry, and cigar box. A hint of tobacco precedes a round, velvety palate showcasing blueberry compote, Rainier cherry, vanilla, and licorice - all balanced by fine tannins, elegant acidity, and a finish that lingers. |
Lange Winery Pinot Gris 2013 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | White Wine | 90 | The 2013 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley displays a bouquet of lime zest, wet stones, and sweet cream with resolves into Asian pear and apricot on the palate. All of which are balanced by firm acidity. |
Lange Winery Pinot Gris 2017 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | White Wine | 90 | The 2017 vintage shows aromas of white lily, pear and melon with slight semblences of spice and straw. On the palate, the wine is lead from its natural acidity with minerality and lively citrus at the front followed by green apple, candied pear and a hint of almond skin. |
Lange Winery Pinot Gris 2018 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | White Wine | 91 | In detail, the Pinot Gris Reserve offers stone fruit, minerality and melon on the nose. A rich, round palate is filled with tropical fruit, orange blossom and honeysuckle, balanced by playful acidity and supported by neutral French oak. |
Lange Winery Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2008 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 90 | Our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is an assemblage of all our North Willamette vineyard sites, delivering a true reflection of the finest viticultural practices and dedicated winemaking. In our true "classique" style, this wine is approachable and fruit-forward upon release. It showcases a gregarious bouquet of huckleberry, dark rose petal, marjoram, and barrel spice, with appealing blueberry compote, mixed bramble fruit, candied cherry, and vanilla flavors. With an expansive and broad mid-palate of complex fruit and refined tannins, this wine owns the requisite structure to be lively and vivacious. Enjoy! |
Lange Winery Reserve Pinot Gris 2016 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | White Wine | 90 | Lange's Reserve is consistently one of the finest Pinot Gris coming out of America. The wine offers stone fruit, minerality and melon on the nose. A rich, round palate is filled with tropical fruit, orange blossom and honeysuckle, balanced by playful acidity and supported by neutral French oak. |
Lange Winery Reserve Pinot Noir 2016 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 90 | The 2016 Reserve Pinot Noir expresses a deeply perfumed bouquet ofblack cherries, marionberries, cinnamon, clove, and saddle leather. Juicytannins frame hints of wood smoke, rosemary, and Oregon strawberriesfollowed by a long, resonant finish. |
Lange Winery Reserve Pinot Noir 2017 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 90 | The 2017 Pinot Noir Reserve expresses heady aromas of black cherries, marionberries, cinnamon, clove, and saddle leather. Juicy tannins frame hints of wood smoke, rosemary and Oregon strawberries followed by a long, resonant finish. |
Lange Winery Three Hills Cuvee Chardonnay 2018 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | White Wine | 91 | A high-toned nose displays citrus blossom, baked apple, creamy nutmeg, and hints of fennel root, citrus and flint. The round, rich palate bursts with green pear, white peach, and mandarin, with notes of almond and anise. The finish is long and lush with crisp acidity. |
Lange Winery Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2009 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 91 | Our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is an assemblage of all our North Willamette vineyard sites, delivering a true reflection of the finest viticultural practices and dedicated winemaking. In our true "classique" style, this wine is approachable and fruit-forward upon release. |
Lange Winery Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2010 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 91 | This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is an assemblage of all Lange Winery's North Willamette vineyard sites, delivering a true reflection of the finest viticultural practices and dedicated winemaking. In their true "classique" style, this wine is approachable and fruit-forward upon release. |
Lange Winery Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2013 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 91 | This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is an assemblage of Northern Willamette Valley vineyard sites and is a fine example of expert blending by our winemakers. In Lange Winery's true "classique" style, this wine is imminently approachable and fruit-forward upon release. |
Lange Winery Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2014 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 91 | The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is an assemblage of Northern Willamette Valley vineyard sites and is a fine example of expert blending by our winemakers. In our true "classique" style, this wine is imminently approachable and fruit-forward upon release. |
LangeTwins Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 | California | Red Wine | 90 | The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with dense cherry aromas that carry through to the palate. Extended maceration adds richness and length to the wine while 16 months of aging in predominately French Oak barrels lend flavors of warm spice. This is a well-balanced wine that can be enjoyed now and for years to come. |
LangeTwins Estate Moscato 2016 | Clarksburg, Yolo County, California | White Wine | 90 | A lively bouquet of peaches, apricot, orange blossom and honeysuckle is immediately welcoming. On the palate, the flavors mirror the aroma, but the natural sweetness is balanced by a slight sparkle that gives the wine a light body and a crisp finish. |
LangeTwins Estate Old Vine Zinfandel 2013 | Lodi, California | Red Wine | 90 | LangeTwins Zinfandel is a lush style Zin with a rich aroma of ripe berry and raspberry. On the palate, the upfront jammy dark berry layers are supported by 100% American Oak aging, giving nice balance between toasty oak and fruit. |
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