98 points
2015 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley Wine Advocate 98 Points Deep purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard opens with seducing notes of crushed black currants, blueberry compote and dried mulberries with hints of spice cake, sandalwood, dried roses and star anise plus a touch of smoked meats. MoreShop
Paul Lato 2013 Late-Harvest Grenache 500ml
Paul Lato 2013 Late-Harvest Grenache “Kiss Me Again”, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley 500ml
NVWE Notes: This lovely, decidedly feminine dessert wine shows little suggestion of sweetness in its aromas, as scents of fresh red rose, strawberry, grenadine, raspberry coulis, red plum crisp, pink and white peppercorn, clove, Schezuan pepper, coriander and anise achieve graceful harmony.
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Paul Lato 2020 Chardonnay Rincon
93 points
2019 Paul Lato Chardonnay “Done & Done” Talley Rincon Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 93 Points Gently creamy and expressive, the nose of this elegant Chardonnay harmonizes scents of sweet apple, peach butter, nectarine, quince, vanilla and toasted meringue. More
Paul Lato 2021 Chardonnay "Le Souvenir"
99+ points
2021 Paul Lato Chardonnay “Le Souvenir” Santa Maria Valley Sierra Madre Vineyard San Francisco Wine Panel Score 99+ Points This is an immediately impressive wine that must only get better over the next two or three years. MorePaul Lato 2021 Chardonnay Goldberg Variations
99 points
Paul Lato Chardonnay “Goldberg Variations” # 4, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros San Francisco Wine Panel Score 99 Points Absolutely seductive in its combination of gracefully expressed fruit and sweet-natured oaky spice, the nose of this already lovely Chardonnay delivers aromas of sweet golden apple, nectarine, lemon curd, fresh coconut, hazelnut meringue and vanilla wafer. More
Paul Lato 2021 Pinot Noir "Stand by Me"
99 points
2021 Paul Lato Pinot Noir “Stand By Me” Santa Rita Hills San Francisco Wine Panel Score 99 Points As so often in the past, this bottling combines vivid zest, tannic grip and concentrated fruit of pristine focus to create an impression of pending drama. MorePaul Lato 2021 Pinot Noir Sea Biscuit
95 points Wine Advocate
The 2021 Pinot Noir Seabiscuit Zotovich Vineyard comes from 18-year-old vines, and the wine was matured for 17 months in 57% new French oak.
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Paul Lato 2021 Pinot Noir Suerte
95 points Jeb Dunnuck
"I always love Lato's Pinot Noir from this site, and his 2021 Pinot Noir Suerte Solomon Hills Vineyard is no exception.
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Paul Lato 2022 Chardonnay Goldberg Variations
97+ points
2022 Paul Lato Chardonnay Goldberg Variations, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros San Francisco Wine Panel Score 97+ Points This is a textbook Lato “Hyde” Chardonnay, which displays luxurious creaminess, lovely oaky spice and plush aromas of sweet apples, peach tart, lemon curd, honey-roasted hazelnut, vanilla wafer and slate-like mineral scents. Rich apple and pear fruit leads on the palate, followed by focused white peach tart, lemon curd, honey and hazelnut flavors, while emerging minerality and upfront fruit zest create some backbone. MorePaul Lato 2022 Chardonnay Le Souvenir
97+ points
2022 Paul Lato Chardonnay Le Souvenir, Sierra Madre Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 97+ Points Expressive, yet notably unfinished still, the opening aromas of this notoriously age-worthy Chardonnay center on fresh apple, quince paste, grapefruit pith, white peach, toasted hazelnut nougat and nutmeg that rise above an undercurrent of hard minerality. MorePaul Lato 2022 Pinot Noir Seabiscuit
98 points
2022 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Sabiscuit, Zotovich Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills San Francisco Wine Panel Score 98 Points Zotovich always produces a complex and distinctive Pinot, but in 2022 it seams at a peak of perfection. MorePaul Lato 2022 Pinot Noir Stand by Me
96 points
2022 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Stand By Me, Drum Canyon Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills San Francisco Wine Panel Score 96 Points Youthful, focused and precise, if shy when the cork is first pulled, this lovely Pinot gradually unfolds to reveal sweet-natured aromas of red cherry, cranberry, lingonberry and Campari that soar above blood orange, red rose, hazelnut and mineral scents. MorePaul Lato 2022 Pinot Noir Suerte
98 points
2022 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Suerte, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 98 Points As rich as could be hoped, although slow to fully express itself in the mouth, the 2022 “Suerte” ultimately proves to be yet another great vintage from this vineyard. More
Peachy Canyon 2020 Petite Sirah
92 points
2020 Peachy Canyon Petite Sirah Paso Robles San Francisco Wine Panel Score 92 Points Youthfully reserved yet deep in fruit and spice, the nose of this fine bottling offers purple plum, blueberry, pomegranate syrup, bouillon, black pepper and forest floor scents. A complex medley of pomegranate syrup, boysenberry, blueberry, black pepper, mace, iron, slate and Oolong tea leaf flavors holds focus on the palate. MorePeake Ranch 2020 Bellis Noir GSM
94 points
2020 Peake Ranch Bellis Noir Red, Santa Rita Hills Wine Enthusiast 94 Points This Rhône-dominated estate red blend begins with aromas of baked cherry, nutmeg, anise, tar and smoked meat on the nose. More
Peake Ranch 2020 Grenache Santa Rita Hills
95 points
2020 Peake Ranch Grenache Peake Ranch Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills Wine Enthusiast 95 Points Clean and ripe aromas of cherry, rose petal and loamy earth make for an attention-grabbing nose on this bottling, another show of the Rhône promise of the Sta. MorePeake Ranch 2020 Pinot Noir Peake Vineyard
94 points
2020 Peake Ranch Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills Wine Enthusiast 94 Points A range of cherry aromas—from luxardo to maraschino—kick off the nose of this bottling, with grenadine and Red Hot cinnamon candy elements also arising. MorePeake Ranch 2020 Syrah Peake Vineyard
96 points
2020 Peake Ranch Syrah Peake Ranch Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills Wine Advocate 96 Points Medium to deep ruby-purple, the 2020 Syrah Peake Ranch Vineyard features blackcurrant, blueberry, bitter chocolate and coffee bean aromas. More
Pedroncelli 2020 Petite Syrah
92+ points
2020 Pedroncelli Family Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 92+ Points This rather dramatic bottling is built for service with grilled steaks, barbecued meats and darkly caramelized roasts. More
Peirson Meyer 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga
94 points
2020 Peirson Meyer Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga, Napa Valley San Francisco Wine Panel 94+ Points Fruit-forward and already a charmer, this Cabernet opens with a complex perfume of sweet dark plum, fresh red and black berries, dark cherry galette, clove, dry red rose, dry sage, star anise and baking spice scents. More
Peirson Meyer 2021 Pinot Noir Miller Vineyard
97+ points
2021 Peirson Meyer Pinot Noir Miller Vineyard, Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 97+ Points This is a concentrated, big-scale Pinot Noir, with lots of character to suggest that a fine future lies ahead. More
Pence 2020 Pinot Noir Estate
91+ points
2020 Pence Pinot Noir “Estate” Santa Rita Hills San Francisco Wine Panel Score 91+ Points Youthfully subtle yet expansive as it airs, this pretty Pinot opens to reveal the pedigree of its fine fruit source. More
Penfolds 2014 Grange Red
98 points
2014 Shiraz South Australia Grange Wine Spectator 98 Points At first glance, this is a purely indulgent wine, with gobs of creamy, milk chocolate–laden maraschino cherry, raspberry framboise and Earl Grey tea aromas. More
Penultimate 2016 Red
94 points
2016 Promontory Penultimate Proprietary Red Wine Vinous 94 Points The 2016 Penultimate is fascinating to taste next to its sibling, as it has all of the qualities of this great vintage - namely complexity, dimension and stature - just with less intensity. More
Peter Michael 2017 Cabernet Sauv Au Paradis
94 points
2017 Peter Michael Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Au Paradis Wine Spectator 94 Points Juicy and winey, with a terrific core of ripe blackberry and warmed cassis flavors, laced with licorice root, sage and loam notes. MorePeter Michael 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis
98+ points
2021 Peter Michael Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis, Oakville, Napa Valley Wine Advocate 98+ Points The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis is blended with 9% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot, and its aromas unfold over several minutes in the glass. MorePeter Michael 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Pavots
Winemaker Notes
Les Pavots, French for “The Poppies,” was named by Lady Michael after the wild California poppies that color the landscape of the Knights Valley ranch.
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Peter Michael 2022 " L'Apris Midi" Sauvignon Blanc
94 points
2022 Peter Michael Winery “L’Après-Midi “ Sauvignon Blanc Knights Valley Wine Advocate 94 Points The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc L’Après-Midi, blended with 8% Sémillon and matured in about 15% new French oak, features ringing tones of peach, kiwi, tarragon and white lily with undertones of candle smoke, flint and petrichor. More
Peter Michael 2022 Chardonnay Belle Cote
96-98 points
2022 Peter Michael Winery Chardonnay Belle Côte Knights Valley Wine Advocate 96-98 Points I tasted the 2022 Chardonnay Belle Côte from tank shortly before it was due to be bottled. More