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Le Macchiole Paleo (3 Liter Bottle) 2011
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
Named for the local wild grass that once covered its vineyards, Paleo Rosso is a landmark expression of Italian CabernetFranc. Eugenio Campolmi had long dreamt of creating a unique wine that would stand apart from the rest of Bolgheri, andconverted this wine from a blend to 100% Cabernet Franc in 2001.
Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco 2007
Tuscany, Italy
White Wine
90
Yellow hay color with greenish reflections. White peach, vanilla yellow citrus and nectarine bouquet. Great minerality. To the palate the wine is sapid and fresh, well balance between the fruit and the barrique.
Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco 2013
Tuscany, Italy
White Wine
91
Paleo Bianco is an original blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay yet with a strong Mediterranean character and an excellent balance. Perfect for pairing with seafood this white does not shy from a medium to long aging in bottle.
Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco 2015
Tuscany, Italy
White Wine
93
1991 born the first Paleo Bianco, a very small production intended primarily for local restaurants. Today the Paleo Bianco is an original blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay yet with a strong Mediterranean character and an excellent balance. Perfect for pairing with seafood this white does not shy from a medium to long aging in bottle.
Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco 2016
Tuscany, Italy
White Wine
93
This blend features a Mediterranean character and good balance. It pairs wonderfully with fish-based dishes.
Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco 2017
Tuscany, Italy
White Wine
92
Paleo Bianco today is a silky, mineral-driven blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with loads of savory Mediterranean character. Deep aromas of lime and white flowers and a delicate spicy note reminiscent of almond and hazelnut.
Le Macchiole Scrio 2004
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
100% Syrah.
Le Macchiole Scrio 2001
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Deep and crisp ruby red color. Very persistent balsamic notes. Round in tasting, its acidity gently melts with sweet tannins. Hints of mint and eucaliptus.
Le Macchiole Scrio 2005
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
From the beginning, Scrio had a special place in the heart of Eugenio Campolmi, a great lover of the Syrahs of the Northern Rhône. Today, Le Macchiole's Scrio is unquestionably one of the finest Syrah's of Italy
Le Macchiole Scrio 2006
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
From the beginning, Scrio had a special place in the heart of Eugenio Campolmi, a great lover of the Syrahs of the Northern Rhône. Today, Le Macchiole's Scrio is unquestionably one of the finest Syrah's of Italy. Intense deep red, decisively spicy with aromas of white pepper, bay leaf, and fruity perfumes. Round in the mouth, the acidity is balanced by the sweetness of the tannins, the finish is fresh with notes of mint and eucalyptus.
Le Macchiole Scrio 2010
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
From the beginning, Scrio had a special place in the heart of Eugenio Campolmi, a great lover of the Syrahs of the Northern Rhône. Today, Le Macchiole's Scrio is unquestionably one of the finest Syrah's of Italy. Intense deep red, decisively spicy with aromas of white pepper, bay leaf, and fruity perfumes. Round in the mouth, the acidity is balanced by the sweetness of the tannins, the finish is fresh with notes of mint and eucalyptus.
Le Macchiole Scrio 2012
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
Inspired by the esteemed wines of the Northern Rhone - specifically, Cote Rotie -Scrio is made from 100% Syrah, originating from two French clones. A dark wine layered with smoke, graphite and blackberries.
Le Macchiole Scrio 2011
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Inspired by the esteemed wines of the Northern Rhone - specifically, Cote Rotie - Scrio is made from 100% Syrah, originating from two French clones. The resulting wine is dark, layered with smoke, graphite and blackberries.
Le Macchiole Scrio 2013
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
Inspired by the esteemed wines of the Northern Rhone - specifically, Côte Rôtie - Scrio is made from 100% Syrah, originating from two French clones. A dark wine layered with smoke, graphite and blackberries.
Le Mistral 2008
Central Coast, California
Red Wine
92
The 2008 Le Mistral is dark and savory with black fruit, dried herbs and white pepper. With a deep red color and intense character, it is spicy with complex layers of dark currant, licorice, red berry and a long, lingering finish.
Le Paradou Grenache 2012
Rhone, France
Red Wine
90
In Provencal, which is the language of the South of France, Le Paradou means the "fulling mill". The word comes from the latin parare which means "to prepare". Paradou belongs to the Chaudiere family and is the Guest House of Chateau Pesquie. It is an old mill that was built from the 12th to the 13th centuries on the banks of the Auzon river. It belonged to Guilhem de Pascalis, knight of the order of the Holy Cross and is part of a group of four mills situated between the village of Mormoiron and the village of Mazan. Paradou is crafted by brothers Alexandre and Frederic Chaudiere.
Le Macchiole Scrio 2015
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
93
Scrio has an original personality and stands apart from Syrah grown in France or anywhere else – it is an extraordinarily compelling meld of deep and velvety Mediterranean fruit with cool climate aromatics and detail. Given the extremely limited production, Scrio is decidedly a hidden gem
Le Potazzine Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino 1997
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
93
Ruby red with garnet reflections. This wine shows deep, intense aromas with hints of soft fruit aromas as well as ripe fruit in an elegant contrast. Austere flavors, round but velvety, with enduring intensity and persistence.
Le Potazzine Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino 2008
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose is deep and intense, with hints of soft fruit aromas as well as ripe fruit in an elegant contrast. The palate is austere and round but velvety, with enduring intensity and persistence.
Le Potazzine Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino 2009
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Ruby red with garnet reflections. This wine shows deep, intense aromas with hints of soft fruit aromas as well as ripe fruit in an elegant contrast. Austere flavors, round but velvety, with enduring intensity and persistence.
Le Potazzine Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino 2011
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
Ruby red with intense garnet reflections. The nose is profound and ample, with berry notes, but also with dried fruit notes that are an elegant contrast. The palate is intense, austere, full, and velvety with a long persistence.
Le Potazzine Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino 2010
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
94
Ruby red with garnet reflections. Deep, intense, with hints of soft fruit aromas as well as ripe fruit in an elegant contrast. Austere, round but velvety, with enduring intensity and persistence.
Le Potazzine Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino 2012
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
96
Bright red garnet color and shiny. Strong olfactory elegance, dominated by a dense undergrowth but with wrap around reflection of sweet spices, hints of tobacco and coffee. A harmonious taste; well integrated alcohol. Tannins are rightly persistent, fine and round with a long, balanced finish.
Le Potazzine Rosso di Montalcino 2012
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Ruby red with warm garnet scents. An initial fruity interlacing blends with sensations of red-berry fruits as well as soft fruit, with light flowery lacework. Spicy and mineral finish. Dynamic, tasty, tapering body, properly tannic, with a particularly intense and persistent aftertaste.
Le Potazzine Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino 2013
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
93
100% Sangiovese from two vineyards in Montalcino: ‘Le Prata’ with SE exposure at 500m above sea level; and ‘La Torre’ with SW exposure at 320m above sea level. Fermentation and maceration last 30 days. The wine then matures for 40 months in large oak cask before finishing in the bottle for 12 months before release.
Le Potazzine Rosso di Montalcino 2014
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Ruby red with warm garnet notes. The nose is fruity, with aromas of red berries, slight floral notes, with a spicy and mineral finish. Dynamic, flavorful, and elegant on the palate with a correctly tannic, intense and persistent aftertaste.
Le Potazzine Rosso di Montalcino 2015
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
Fragrant blue flower, red berry and balsamic notes set the tone for this delicious red. The elegantly structured palate delivers wild cherry, crushed raspberry and chopped mint flavors, a potpourri of dark spice lingering through the finish. It’s enjoyable now but promises fine drinking over the next several years.
Le Potazzine Rosso di Montalcino 2017
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
Fragrant blue flower, red berry and balsamic notes set the tone for this delicious red. The elegantly structured palate delivers wild cherry, crushed raspberry and chopped mint flavors, a potpourri of dark spice lingering through the finish. It’s enjoyable now but promises fine drinking over the next several years.
Le P'tit Paysan Jack's Hill Chardonnay 2011
Monterey, Central Coast, California
White Wine
92
Flint, sea air, meyer lemon and hints of brioche. Broad on the palate without losing focus. Finishes with bright acidity, lemon curd and salty minerality.
Le P'tit Paysan Jack's Hill Chardonnay 2013
Central Coast, California
White Wine
92
Picked at moderate sugars and fermented in a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak. Neutral oak aged, barrel stirred with partial secondary fermentation. This wine is bright, with orchard fruit giving way to an intense minerality.
Le P'tit Paysan Jack's Hill Chardonnay 2015
Monterey, Central Coast, California
White Wine
89
Bright, with orchard fruit giving way to an intense minerality.
Le P'tit Paysan La Marea Albarino 2014
Central Coast, California
White Wine
92
Kristy Vineyard is on a bench overlooking the Salinas River mainly consisting of calcium rich shale soils and ripens at low sugar and high acids. Cold fermented in stainless steel for aromatic intensity. Citrus blossom and crushed seashell aromas, elegant texture and bright acidity.
Le P'tit Paysan La Marea Albarino 2015
Central Coast, California
White Wine
89
Kristy Vineyard is on a bench overlooking the Salinas River mainly consisting of calcium rich shale soils and ripens at low sugar and high acids. Cold fermented in stainless steel for aromatic intensity. Citrus blossom and crushed seashell aromas, elegant texture and bright acidity.
Le P'tit Paysan La Marea Grenache 2013
Central Coast, California
Red Wine
90
Sourced from the white clays of Spur Ranch and fermented with some whole cluster inclusion, a deliberately light-handed expression of Grenache showing the aromatic complexity and subtlety of the grape.
Le P'tit Paysan Le P'tit Pape 2011
San Benito, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
90
Cherry blossoms, dusty road, red plums, herb de provénce. Rosewater and red cherry on the palate, nimble with medium body. Grippy finish with firm Grenache tannins and hints of olive and sagebrush.
Le P'tit Paysan Le P'tit Pape 2013
San Benito, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
90
Cherry blossoms, dusty road, red plums, herb de provnce. Rosewater and red cherry on the palate, nimble with medium body. Grippy finish with firm Grenache tannins and hints of olive and sagebrush.
Le P'tit Paysan Le P'tit Pape 2012
Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
Cherry blossoms, dusty road, red plums, herb de provnce. Rosewater and red cherry on the palate, nimble with medium body. Grippy finish with firm Grenache tannins and hints of olive and sagebrush.
Le P'tit Paysan Le P'tit Pape 2014
San Benito, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
89
Cherry blossoms, dusty road, red plums, herb de Provence. Rosewater and red cherry on the palate, nimble with medium body. Grippy finish with firm Grenache tannins and hints of olive and sagebrush.
Le P'tit Paysan Le P'tit Pape 2015
San Benito, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
Cherry blossoms, dusty road, red plums, herb de Provence. Rosewater and red cherry on the palate, nimble with medium body. Grippy finish with firm Grenache tannins and hints of olive and sagebrush.
Le P'tit Paysan Le P'tit Pape 2016
Central Coast, California
Red Wine
90
Cherry blossoms, dusty road, red plums, herb de Provence. Rosewater and red cherry on the palate, nimble with medium body. Grippy finish with firm Grenache tannins and hints of olive and sagebrush.
Le P'tit Paysan Le P'tit Pape 2017
Central Coast, California
Red Wine
93
Cherry blossoms, dusty road, red plums, herb de Provence. Rosewater and red cherry on the palate, nimble with medium body. Grippy finish with firm Grenache tannins and hints of olive and sagebrush.
Le P'tit Paysan Petite Sirah 2011
Monterey, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
Black plums, blackberry, crushed rocks, black olive. Full and rich on the palate, but neither hot nor oaky. Structured without being overbearing, rich dark fruit, long finish with hints of stem tannins.
Le P'tit Paysan Petite Sirah 2013
Monterey, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
Picked at atypically low sugars for the variety. Fermented in small lots with some stem inclusion and some native yeasts. Aged on lees in less than 10% new oak. From a limestone and shale rich block on Pierce Ranch in southern Monterey County.
Le P'tit Paysan Rose 2018
Central Coast, California
Pink and Rosé
92
Made from Grenache and Mourvédre grown in Spur Ranch's limestone-rich clays and Grenache and Cinsault from the granitic bluffs above the Arroyo Seco River. Picked below 22 brix, with bright natural acidity. Fermented in several lots with some native and some cultured yeasts.
Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino 2010
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
93
The fruit hails from three organically farmed estate vineyards with the Ragnaie estate comprising 50% of the blend. The other two sites are Fornace, which brings richness and suppleness and Petroso, a vineyard next to Soldera that adds structure and texture to the final assemblage.
Le Ragose Amarone Della Valpolicella 2004
Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
92
Extraordinarily powerful and intense wine of 14-16% alcohol with a concentrated black cherry confettura (jam) fruit. Dense and super ripe, yet still well-mannered and harmonious, the Amarone finishes rich and dry with firm tannins allowing lengthy bottle development. Le Ragose is a benchmark of the type.
Le Ragose Amarone Della Valpolicella 2005
Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
90
Dense, ripe and lush berries with a hint of dark chocolate. This is a wine of power and elegance, harmonic and enticing. The finish is long and satisfying.
Le Roi des Pierres Sancerre 2014
Sancerre, Loire, France
White Wine
90
Intense aromas of citrus and grapefruit entice the senses, unfolding to reveal exotic fruits (passion fruit and kiwi) and a pleasant mineral character. Round and substantial, the palate offersa fresh, balanced acidity. A stunning silex Sancerre!
Le Roi des Pierres Sancerre 2015
Sancerre, Loire, France
White Wine
90
Intense aromas of citrus and grapefruit entice the senses, unfolding to reveal exotic fruits (passion fruit and kiwi) and a pleasant mineral character. Round and substantial, the palate offersa fresh, balanced acidity. A stunning silex Sancerre!
Le Roi des Pierres Sancerre 2016
Sancerre, Loire, France
White Wine
91
This Sancerre is an enchanting pale gold yellow with green hints. Concentrated aromas of exotic fruits, grapefruit, passion fruit, mango and blood orange tempt the senses before unfolding to a structured, mineral-driven palate with a graphite finish that evokes the flint terroir of St. Gemme. Notes of orange zest linger on the beautifully balanced finish that leaves a saline impression.
Le Roi des Pierres Sancerre Rose 2016
Sancerre, Loire, France
Pink and Rosé
90
Beautifully pink with a hint of peach, this rose has an intense, complex nose that evokes ripe fruit—notes of mandarin, peach, pear and banana. The palate is medium-bodied, round and voluptuous with a hint of sweetness, supported by an inviting freshness. A lengthy finish leaves a lasting impression. Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Le Salette Amarone Classico 2011
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
90
Deep ruby red robe with an intense and highly developed nose with notes of dry herbs, prunes and cherries. Full-bodied with a velvety, warm mouthfeel and a long finish.
Le Salette Amarone Classico 2012
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
91
Deep ruby red robe with an intense and highly developed nose with notes of dry herbs, prunes and cherries. Full-bodied with a velvety, warm mouthfeel and a long finish.
Le Salette Amarone Classico 2013
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
91
Deep ruby red robe with an intense and highly developed nose with notes of dry herbs, prunes and cherries. Full-bodied with a velvety, warm mouthfeel and a long finish.
Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Pergole Vece Recioto (500ML) 2011
Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
null
93
Ruby red with cyclamen accents. Dry fruit, forest floor with blueberry and violets gives way to hints of blackberry jam, cacao and tamarind syrup on the nose. Delicately sweet with balanced tannins, deftly balances sugar and acidity which gives a long finish while maintaining its freshness.
Le Salette La Marega Amarone 2011
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
91
Dark ruby red color with garnet highlights. Intense perfumes of black cherries, toasted almonds and cocoa bean on the nose. This wine is elegant and structured with a long finish.
Le Salette La Marega Amarone 2012
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
90
Dark ruby red color with garnet highlights. Intense perfumes of black cherries, toasted almonds and cocoa bean on the nose. This wine is elegant and structured with a long finish.
Le Salette La Marega Amarone 2013
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
93
Dark ruby red color with garnet highlights. Intense perfumes of black cherries, toasted almonds and cocoa bean on the nose. This wine is elegant and structured with a long finish.
Le Salette Pergole Vece Amarone 2008
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
93
Ruby red with violet reflections, showing ripe fruit, prune, forest floor, licorice, black pepper and coffee on the nose. A concentrated wine with great structure, elegant and harmonious which finishes with long herbaceous notes.
Le Salette Pergole Vece Amarone 2011
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
91
Ruby red with violet reflections. Aromas of ripe fruit, prune, forest floor, licorice, black pepper and coffee. Concentrated with great structure, elegant and harmonious which finishes with long herbaceous notes.
Le Salette Pergole Vece Amarone 2012
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
93
Ruby red with violet reflections. Intense and complex nose with aromas of ripe fruit, prune, forest floor, licorice, black pepper and coffee. Concentrated with great structure, elegant and harmonious which finishes with long herbaceous notes.
Le Salette Pergole Vece Amarone 2015
Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
95
Ruby red with violet reflections. Intense and complex nose with aromas of ripe fruit, prune, forest floor, licorice, black pepper and coffee. Concentrated with great structure, elegant and harmonious which finishes with long herbaceous notes. Ideal with roasted and grilled meat, game or mature cheeses; excellent meditation wine.
Le Salette Valpolicella Classico 2012
Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
Red Wine
88
A gorgeous ruby red color with a fresh, fruit bouquet rich with cherry notes. Soft on the palate, with balanced acidity.
Le Terrazze Rosso Conero 2009
Marche, Italy
Red Wine
90
A brilliant ruby red, on the nose it is intense and fruity with ripe red fruits, a perfect example of classic Montepulciano-wines from this region. Rich, full-bodied, warm, fresh, with soft tannins and a long finish.
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2003
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
95
"A very strong vintage for this traditionally made Chateauneuf du Pape, the 2003, a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and the rest Mourvedre and Cinsault, has a deep ruby/plum/purple color and a big sweet nose of dried Provencal herbs, licorice, seaweed, and spice box. The wine is massively concentrated, relatively high in alcohol by the standards here (15% plus on their component parts), and has a long, concentrated, chewy finish with high tannin and equally high extract. If there is one Chateauneuf du Pape that smells like an open-air Provencal spice, flower, and food market, it is Vieux Donjon. It is a classic, concentrated essence of Provence, all in an alcoholic beverage. This wine will need 4-5 years of cellaring when released and drink well for 15-20 years."
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2005
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
93
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
92
The secret to the success of Le Vieux Donjon is really no secret at all. They have tremendously old vines (many in excess of 80 years of age) and they are experts at picking only once the grapes have achieved optimum ripeness.
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2015
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
93
The domain covers 15 ha of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Only one cuvee of red and of white Chateauneuf du Pape is made. The grapes for the reds have for a great part since 1991.
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2001
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
94
"Appears to be tremendous, certainly one of the great Vieux Donjons produced. Its dense, murky black/purple color is followed by a gorgeous nose of creosote, licorice, black cherries, blackberries, pepper,incense, smoked herbs and roasted meat. With exquisite concentration, copious tannin and considerable delineation as well as structure, this massive, promising Chateauneuf will require patience." - Wine Advocate
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2003
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
94
"A very strong vintage for this traditionally made Chateauneuf du Pape, the 2003, a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and the rest Mourvedre and Cinsault, has a deep ruby/plum/purple color and a big sweet nose of dried Provencal herbs, licorice, seaweed, and spice box. The wine is massively concentrated, relatively high in alcohol by the standards here (15% plus on their component parts), and has a long, concentrated, chewy finish with high tannin and equally high extract. If there is one Chateauneuf du Pape that smells like an open-air Provencal spice, flower, and food market, it is Vieux Donjon. It is a classic, concentrated essence of Provence, all in an alcoholic beverage. This wine will need 4-5 years of cellaring when released and drink well for 15-20 years."
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
91
Vieux Donjon's 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape is a powerful, seriously-endowed effort for the vintage, displaying more structure and muscle than most wines in this forward, fruit-friendly year. Classic Provencal characteristics of garrigue, licorice, lavender, pepper, and kirsch soar from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-tinged offering. In the mouth, it is masculine, tannic, medium to full-bodied, and powerfully built. Potentially one of the longest lived wines of the vintage, it will require 4-5 years of bottle age, and should evolve for two decades.
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
96
70% Grenache; 20% Syrah; 10% Cinsault and Mourvedre.
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2012
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
92
The secret to the success of Le Vieux Donjon is really no secret at all. They have tremendously old vines (many in excess of 80 years of age) and they are experts at picking only once the grapes have achieved optimum ripeness.
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2013
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
90
The secret to the success of Le Vieux Donjon is really no secret at all. They have tremendously old vines (many in excess of 80 years of age) and they are experts at picking only once the grapes have achieved optimum ripeness.
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
94
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Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape (375ML half-bottle) 2006
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
93
"Deep ruby. Smoky cherry and blackcurrant aromas convey a wild, gamey quality, along with suave floral and mineral lift; smells like a northern Rhone wine. Deep dark fruit liqueur and olive flavors are sharpened by zesty minerals and finish with impressive grip and thrust. Combines energy and depth deftly."
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape (375ML half-bottle) 2012
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Red Wine
92
The secret to the success of Le Vieux Donjon is really no secret at all. They have tremendously old vines (many in excess of 80 years of age) and they are experts at picking only once the grapes have achieved optimum ripeness.
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2006
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
White Wine
91
A tiny bit of superb white wine made. Well-defined and shapely so that they may be enjoyed right away, Vieux Donjon Chateauneufs, nevertheless age slowly and magnificently.
Le Vigne di Eli Etna Bianco 2012
Sicily, Italy
White Wine
91
A project by Marco de Grazia, named for his daughter Elena (Eli), that donates a large portion of the proceeds to a children's hospital in Florence. The labels are drawings by Elena. This is 100% Carricante from Mount Etna. Vinified in stainless steel vats through cold maceration and aged in 10lh barrell and tonneaux for 10 months, last passage in bottle for further 8 months. Straw yellow colour, it shows delicate orange blossom and a dainty touch of white flower, lime wood and vanilla on the nose, sapid on the palate. Fish, flesh or foul, all are fine, if very gently cooked. It loves seafood, particularly over pasta: after all, it is Sicilian.
Le Vigne di Eli Etna Rosso 2012
Italy
Red Wine
91
This wine displays an intense and bright ruby red color with red fruit aromas and mineral notes. Full in the mouth, similar to Burgundy wines, elegant and fresh.
Le Vigne di Eli Moganazzi-Volta Sciara Etna Rosso 2014
Sicily, Italy
Red Wine
91
Red fruit aromas and mineral notes. Full on the palate, similar to Burgundy wines, elegant, fresh. Pair with meat dishes and seasoned cheese.
Le Vigne di Eli Moganazzi-Volta Sciara Etna Rosso 2016
Sicily, Italy
Red Wine
92
Intense and bright ruby red. Typical, red fruit, mineral notes on the nose. Full in the mouth, similar to Burgundy wines, elegant and fresh on the palate.
Le Vigne Winery Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
Sweet and spicy berries with vanilla and leather on the nose. Chocolate cherries, white pepper and olive are found in the diverse flavor profile. Thelengthy and lush tannins will continue to age gracefully for several years.
Lea Wines Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2013
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
This wine shows extraction and power but also acidity and finesse. It delivers notes of pepper, wild berries, and black cherry balanced by bright notes of strawberry and red cherry. This finish is long and silky. Drink this wine now or age it up to six years.
Lea Wines Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2014
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
92
Buona Terra contributes red fruits and fresh acidity while the Turner delivers darker, stone fruit notes and a streak of exotic spice and pepper. Mormann rounds out the blend with a silky texture, long finish and juicy red raspberry and pomegranate. Very food friendly and pairs well with everything, from delicate shellfish dishes to grilled steak.
Leacock's 10 Year Bual Madiera
Portugal
null
88
Clear, amber colour with golden highlights. A complex and intense aroma of dried fruits (fig, prunes, almonds), toffee and vanilla-spice. Medium sweet, smooth, soft fruit, balanced by a strong backbone of citrus acidity and a luxurious, long finish.
Leacock's Bual 1966
Portugal
Collectible
92
Clear, amber colour with golden highlights and a tint of green at the edge. Characteristic bouquet of Madeira with notes of wood, toffee, vanilla and dried fruits. Full bodied, medium dry and smooth, very well balanced with a long and warm aftertaste.
Leacock's Rainwater Madeira
Madeira, Portugal
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90
Made from Tinta Negra Mole grapes collected from multiple small, terraced vineyards that cling to the steep mountainous slopes of the island, this is a medium-dry wine combining soft fruit flavors with a dry, nutty quality. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks until a neutral grape spirit brandy is added to stop the fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a heating process, estufagem, where it is placed in cask in a special lodge or estufa where it will remain for at least three months. This heating process oxidizes the wine, giving it a very long shelf life and its characteristic nutty, rich flavors.
Leaping Lizard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Napa Valley, California
Red Wine
90
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, fruit-forward wine that shows great structure with balanced acidity. Cassis, plum and crushed berry aromas are layered with a slight perfume/floral note and a hint of spicy oak. Red fruit flavors are found on the mid-palate through to the lingering finish. This wine is aged for 18 months  in a mix of old and new oak barrels giving the wine a velvety finish with fine-grain tannins and a soft mouthfeel.
Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz 1997
Australia
Red Wine
90
A wine produced entirely from Shiraz grapes grown in the Clare Valley, this full bodied wine is big, soft and silky with minty Clare fruit.
Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz 1999
Australia
Red Wine
90
A wine produced entirely from Shiraz grapes grown in the Clare Valley, this full bodied wine is big, soft and silky with minty Clare fruit.
Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz 2001
Australia
Red Wine
90
A wine produced entirely from Shiraz grapes grown in the Clare Valley, this full bodied wine is big, soft and silky with minty Clare fruit.
Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz 2002
Australia
Red Wine
90
A wine produced entirely from Shiraz grapes grown in the Clare Valley, this full bodied wine is big, soft and silky with minty Clare fruit.
Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz 2000
Australia
Red Wine
90
A wine produced entirely from Shiraz grapes grown in the Clare Valley, this full bodied wine is big, soft and silky with minty Clare fruit.
Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz 1998
Australia
Red Wine
91
A wine produced entirely from Shiraz grapes grown in the Clare Valley, this full bodied wine is big, soft and silky with minty Clare fruit.
Leasingham Bin 7 Riesling 2001
Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
White Wine
87
This renowned wine was first released in 1967. Its aromatic, dry wine displaying excellent lime and citrus varietal flavours. Sourced from a selection of sights throughout the Valley, the wines length of flavour and elegant overall structure serves to reinforce the Clare Valleys enviable reputation for premium Riesling.
Leasingham Bin 7 Riesling 2003
Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
White Wine
89
This renowned wine was first released in 1967. Its aromatic, dry wine displaying excellent lime and citrus varietal flavours. Sourced from a selection of sights throughout the Valley, the wines length of flavour and elegant overall structure serves to reinforce the Clare Valleys enviable reputation for premium Riesling.
Leasingham Bin 7 Riesling 2004
Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
White Wine
90
"Bright, impeccably balanced and appealing for its distinctly peppery grapefruit, green apple and floral aromas and flavors, which linger effortlessly on the dry finish."
Leasingham Bin 7 Riesling 2005
Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
White Wine
91
"...offering bold flavors of honeycoated minerals perked by curls of lime zest. Firmly built and close to dry, you can drink it now for its power and fruit, or hold it up to 10 years or more..."
Leasingham Clare Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
Red Wine
90
Fruit sourced from the low yielding dry land Schobers vineyard was used to craft a wine of intense concentration, power and length.