Description
Locanda Estate, "Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Vineyard" Chardonnay Carneros 2021
95 points Jeb Dunnuck
"The 2021 Chardonnay Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Vineyard has an almost Burgundian sense of reduction as well as beautiful ripe stone fruits, mulled pear, almond, and honeyed mineral-like aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied, has vibrant acidity, and a gorgeous finish. This is hold-onto-your-hats good and should have a decade or so of prime drinking."
Louis Latour Côte de Beaune-Villages 2018
91 points James Suckling
"Wild plums, raspberries, lemon leaf and button mushrooms on the nose. Some licorice, too. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Savory, with lightly leafy and mineral character."
Leeuwin Estate, Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River 2020
93 points Wine Advocate
"The 2020 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is juicy and bright on the nose. Despite its glossy exterior, the wine maintains a freshly turned earth/bramble vibe on the nose, which directly places it as varietally true. A honing beacon, if you will. The moderate to warm 2020 vintage is responsible for the density of fruit flavor in the mouth. Very good. The drinking window is conservative, but it takes into consideration primary fruit, which I personally prefer, to some extent, in most wines. This is characterized by cassis, blueberry, salted licorice, summer raspberry and even a hint of star anise through the finish."
