98 points
2010 Léoville Las Cases Saint-Julien Wine Advocate 98 points The most powerful wine in this vertical is the 2010 Léoville Las Cases, a full-bodied, deep and multidimensional behemoth redolent of rich berries, cassis, burning embers, pencil shavings and loamy soil. MoreShop
Lerner 2019 Cabernet Project 18
96 points
2019 Lerner Project Cabernet Sauvignon Project 18 Napa Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 96 Points Deep and notably elegant, the nose of this seductive Cabernet offers vivid, forthcoming aromas of blackberry and black currant with background scents of dark sweet cherry, violet, cedar, hazelnut and baking spice above a subtly earthly background. MoreLightpost 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Oak Vineyard
95+ points
2019 Lightpost Cabernet Sauvignon Old Oak Vineyard, Reserve, Paso Robles San Francisco Wine Panel 95+ Points If at first a bit youthfully reticent, this tasty wine expands rapidly to full expression after a bit of airing. More
Limerick 2020 Zinfandel 1910 Block
99+ points
2020 Limerick Lane Zinfandel “1910 Block” Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 99+ Points The very definition of classic ancient vine Zinfandel, this is a stunner from the first sip. More
Limerick 2021 Zinfandel 1910 Block
97 Points
2021 Limerick Lane 1910 Block Russian River Valley Vinous 97 Points The 2021 Zinfandel 1910 Block emerges from the oldest vines on the property. More
Limerick Lane 2020 Zinfandel Estate Cuvee
93 points
2021 Limerick Lane Estate Cuvée Russian River Valley Wine Spectator 93 Points A handsome wine, briary yet refined in structure, with deep blackberry and cherry flavors that draw in roasted sage and cracked pepper as this builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. More
Limerick Lane 2021 Zin Russian River
94 points
2021 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 94 Points Always anxiously awaited, this vibrantly pure Zinfandel never lets us down. More
Limerick Lane 2021 Zinfandel Banfield
93 points
2021 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Russian River Valley Banfield Vineyard Wine Spectator 93 Points Powerfully built yet retains a sense of style and finesse, with blueberry and dark plum flavors laced with crushed stone and savory sage as this builds tension toward broad-shouldered tannins. More
Limerick Lane 2021 Zinfandel Bedrock
92 points
2021 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Sonoma Valley Bedrock Vineyard Wine Spectator 92 Points Boldly structured, with concentrated raspberry and plum flavors that take on notes of Asian spices and savory anise as this builds muscular tannins. More
Lingua Franca 2021 Pinot Noir Mimi's Mind
94 points
2021 Lingua Franca Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Mimi's Mind Wine Spectator 94 Points Shows elegance and vitality, with multilayered raspberry and cranberry flavors accented by crushed stone, black tea and rose petal tones, which gather tension and structure toward medium-grained tannins. More
Lingua Franca 2021 Pinot Noir Plow
94 points
2021 Lingua Franca Pinot Noir The Plow Eola-Amity Hills Wine Spectator 94 Points Elegant yet brooding at the core, with bright cherry, crushed stone, mushroom and black tea flavors that gather intensity and tension toward medium-grained tannins. More
Lingua Franca 2021 Pinot Noir Tongue
94 points
2021 Lingua Franca Pinot Noir Tongue 'N Cheek Eola-Amity Hills Wine Spectator 94 Points Dynamic and sleekly layered, with handsomely detailed flavors of cherry and guava accented by stony minerality, black tea and forest floor tones as this builds tension and richness toward refined tannins. More
Lobo 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
2018 Lobo Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak, Napa Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 93 Points Contrasting 2018 vintage richness and Atlas Peak minerality, this is a wine built for darkly roasted meats. More
Lucia 2021 Pinot Noir Garys'
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Yet another sublime chapter in the long and increasingly fabled history of this renowned vineyard, the 2021 Lucia by Pisoni Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir wastes no time as its deep ruby hue paints the edges of the glass.
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Lucia 2022 Pinot Noir HALF BOTTLE
90 points
2022 Lucia by Pisoni Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée Wine Advocate 90 Points The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée combines the Pisoni, Garys' and Sobranes Vineyards. More
Luli 2021 Pinot Noir
93 points
2021 Luli Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Enthusiast 93 Points Cranberry and currant aromas are elevated with sagebrush in a charmingly rustic style on the nose of this bottling. More
Luli 2021 Syrah
93 points
2021 Luli Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Enthusiast 93 Points Intense aromas of violet, lavender and dark, rich fruits draw the nose into this bottling from a region where Syrah tends to age with remarkable intrigue and grace. MoreLumen 2021 Grenache
92 points
2021 Lumen Grenache Nolan Ranch, Santa Barbara County San Francisco Wine Panel 92 Points Forthcoming and elegant, the nose of this red is a focused, varietally on-target mix of strawberry, cherry pit, grenadine, red licorice, pink peppercorn and mace scents, with subtly earthy undertones. More
Lynch Bages* 2009
96 points
2009 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac Wine Advocate 96 Points The medium to deep garnet colored 2009 Lynch Bages is boldly scented of crème de cassis, blackberry pie and baked plums with chocolate box, incense and underbrush suggestions plus a waft of bay leaves. More
Macauley 2020 Pinot Noir Fort Ross
94 points
2020 Macauley Pinot Noir Fort Ross-Seaview San Francisco Wine Panel Score 94 Points Macauley’s Pinots are almost as exciting as his Cabernets and this classy, complex and structured bottling is assured a bright future. More
Marcassin 2006 Pinot Noir Estate
96 points
2006 Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard Sonoma Coast Wine Advocate 96 Points Sweet aromas of ripe cherries, black currants, plums, smoky barbecue, licorice and forest floor jump from the glass of this broad, savory, full-bodied, young, vibrant Pinot Noir. More
Marinacci 2016 Barbaresco
92 points
2016 Marinacci Barbaresco San Francisco Wine Panel Score 92 Points This elegant young wine offers forthcoming aromas of strawberry galette, dry red rose and roasted red peppers, poised above subtle notes of red berry compote and five spice. More
Mascot 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 95 Points
Youthful, concentrated, and Oakville-esque in personality, the nose of this clearly age-worthy Cabernet opens with coiled aromas of red current, red cherry, red licorice, cedar, and hazelnut husk poised above a firm mineral undercurrent.
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Mastrojanni 2016 Brunello d'Asino
97 points
2016 Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schiena d'Asino Wine Advocate 97 Points The Mastrojanni 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schiena d'Asino (with only 6,000 bottles made) is a joy. More
Mastrojanni 2016 Brunello Loreto
97 points
2016 Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto Wine Advocate 97 Points The Vigna Loreto, located on the slope in front of the Mastrojanni winery, is the estate's showpiece vineyard, not only because it is positioned in full view of incoming visitors but also because of its ideal southeast-facing exposures. More
Maya 2021 Dalla Valle Red
100 points
2021 Dalla Valle Vineyards, Maya, Oakville, Napa Valley Wine Advocate 100 Points Simply a wonderful wine, the 2021 Maya oozes class, with deep, complex aromas of violets and cassis, earthy loam and hints of tobacco and mint. More
Mayacamas 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
96 points
2019 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder Wine Spectator 96 Points Loaded with character and energy, this version reveals heavy notes of zesty sweet bay leaf and sassafras that infuse a core of steeped red currant and mulberry fruit, all carried by bright acidity and iron-laced tannins. More
Meadowcroft 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak
92+
2021 Meadowcroft Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak, Napa Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 92+ Points This is both a textbook 2021 Cabernet - structured, deep, focused and age-worthy - and a classically muscular Atlas Peak rendition. MoreMeadowcroft 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt Veeder
93+ points
2021 Meadowcroft Cabernet Sauvignon Mt Veeder, Napa Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 93+ Points Appropriately zesty and well focused, this fine mountain Cabernet offers aromas of pomegranate, sour red cherry, cherry pit, hazelnut husk and dried herbs poised above a drying mineral undercurrent. More