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129,890 | argentina | This inky Malbec opens with an oaky blend of vanilla, blackberry, prune, cassis and tobacco aromas. A compact, firm palate is just lush enough, while oak-based flavors of cinnamon and baking spices rest on top of spiced plum and cassis. A peppery finish is intermixed with tobacco notes. Drink through 2021. | Icono | 91 | 25 |
89,074 | greece | Vanilla, black cherry and cinnamon on the nose lead the aromas of this exotic red. On the palate, a good red fruit and spice balance offers layers of cherry, plum and cedar. Likeable and a good introduction to Xinomavro. | Axia Syrah-Xinomavro | 91 | 18 |
36,009 | us | A blend of Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, it's ripe and succulent with notes of cherry, vanilla and sweet spices supported by tart acids and tightly wound tannins. | Tribute RiverBend Vineyard | 88 | 32 |
53,186 | us | Do not pop the cork and drink this right away as it's currently tight and tannic. But as it warms up and breathes, it releases its considerable charms. With 16% Viognier blended in, it's fantastically rich and concentrated in black-pepper-accented raspberry and sweet-smoke flavors. Acidity adds balance to the richness. You can enjoy this wine now, after an hour in the decanter, or cellar it for at least six years. | Toasted Rope | 94 | 44 |
68,853 | portugal | This wine has a lively, open and fruity side that promises plenty of good barbecues. Red fruits and acidity lie easily together. Drink now. | Bonavita | 86 | 10 |
38,344 | us | This wine is brightly aromatic, with notes of fresh herb, kiwi and pineapple. The palate is full flavored, showing a sense of poise along with a tart finish. The concentration doesn't seem all there. | GPS Rosebud Vineyard | 87 | 30 |
41,898 | spain | Reduced wild-berry aromas are granular but succeed in setting up a firm, tannic palate. Flavors of blackberry, cassis and prune end with cookie-like notes of Graham cracker as well as toast. As a whole, this Syrah-Garnacha-Cabernet Sauvignon blend is muscular, tannic and brawny; drink through 2020. | Reserva | 90 | 28 |
34,183 | us | This is an unusual example of this variety, with aromas of exotic spice, flowers and herb. The palate has tart cranberry flavors that seem lacking in concentration. | Alder Ridge Vineyard | 85 | 25 |
38,474 | france | Obviously wood aged, this wine's dryness comes from the attenuating character of the barrels. That leaves little room for lean fruit flavors. Maybe it will soften, but the wood is always going to be dominant. | Réserve des Côteaux | 85 | 25 |
36,580 | france | Something different, the fruit for this wine comes off 80-year-old Carignan vines. The result is an intensely concentrated wine that mixes raspberry and blueberry fruit with delicate herbal shadings. It's full-bodied, but supple and easy to drink, ending on a note of dark chocolate. Drink now–2018. | Qu'es aQuo | 90 | 40 |
124,300 | us | Cola, beef jerky, roasted meats and dried purple berries hit initially the nose, follow by aromatic woods and black pepper. The flavors are distinctly interesting, with sandalwood, stewed plums, peppered chocolate, soy-braised beef and a tiny bit of reductive tar. | Murmur Vineyard | 93 | 50 |
78,229 | us | The vintage was a good one for Bella's Zinfandels, and this one, which contains a splash of Petite Sirah and Carignane, is their best. It is quintessential Sonoma County Zin, dry, yet rich and heady, and floods the mouth with ripe raspberries, cherries, red licorice and exotic spices. Production was only 300 cases. | Rocky Ridge Vineyard | 93 | 45 |
27,974 | us | The producer's most popular and widely made Zin has a loyal following, and this vintage merits further admiration, offering soft, plummy juiciness on the palate. Not over-oaked, it sparks with black pepper, finishing with elegance. | Black Chicken | 91 | 45 |
1,898 | spain | Plenty of new oak is announced via aromas of coconut, mint, vanilla and burnt toast. but offsetting that is lively berry and cola flavors. As it opens and settles in, you get a wall of fierce tannins that aren't likely to fade any time soon. So unless you have years to cellar this wine, it will likely hold onto its hard, tannic personality. Hold another three years, if possible. | Reserva Real | 89 | 150 |
112,040 | us | Charred black plum, cola and licorice aromas show in this rare bottling of Petite Sirah from Santa Barbara County. The palate is streaked with dark purple and black fruit, its tarry tannins and sharp acidity dissolving rather quickly. | Rodney's Vineyard | 89 | 35 |
9,095 | us | Deliciously bright and spicy, its cranberry and raspberry fruit is highlighted with pepper and cinnamon. With more breathing time it fleshes out, fills in with pretty pie cherry flavors and some pleasing toastiness. | Three Legged Red | 88 | 17 |
30,877 | spain | This is one unusual wine. It's a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Tempranillo and Garnacha, but it smells like a root-based perfume mixed with herbs and tobacco. It's over the hill in feel and green and herbal in flavor, with a raisiny aftertaste. | Jaloco | 82 | 30 |
17,841 | us | Interesting cedar, game and leather notes accent this wine's blackberry and chocolate aromas and flavors. There's an almost Rhône-like quality to this full-bodied, well-balanced wine. Produced from a certified organic vineyard, the finish displays dark cherry and chocolate flavors with peppery accents. | Upper Weise Vineyard | 86 | 15 |
86,572 | us | A rough-and-tumble style, full throttle, with throat-burning cherry fruit, chocolate and plenty of alcohol. | Howling Wolfe | 85 | 20 |
10 | us | Soft, supple plum envelopes an oaky structure in this Cabernet, supported by 15% Merlot. Coffee and chocolate complete the picture, finishing strong at the end, resulting in a value-priced wine of attractive flavor and immediate accessibility. | Mountain Cuvée | 87 | 19 |
93,168 | us | Fresh-pressed wild berries, cedar, purple flowers, and Jolly Rancher grape candy notes show on the nose of this blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignane and Counoise. More grape candy shows on the palate, along with vibrant lilacs, black pepper, rose petals and a touch of espresso. | Côte de Madonne | 89 | 30 |
65,893 | spain | Leafy, earthy aromas of raisin, baked plum and leather are oaky but also a touch green. High acidity creates an upright, juicy mouthfeel, while shrill, acid-driven flavors of plum and berry fruits end with a green reprise as well as flavors of tobacco and citrus peel. This will last a long, long time; drink through 2030. | Hacienda Pradalagar | 88 | 140 |
85,336 | portugal | With its intense black color and perfumed aromas, this is a superb wine. The palate is firm, solid, still tannic, with the fruit just coming into balance. Nineteen months of wood aging has rounded the wine without dominating. Give this seriously ageworthy wine 5–6 years. | Reserva | 94 | 35 |
107,194 | us | Marked by exceptionally rich, fruity flavors that finish candy sweet, this Merlot-based blend has cherry jam, blackberry, mocha and spice flavors and soft tannins. Drink it over the next 2–3 years. | Cuvée Kristin | 88 | 55 |
36,959 | france | Situated in Eguisheim, the Emile Beyer winery is based in a former inn, hence the name L'Hostellerie. This wine is rich and very spicy, with a good cut of acidity. Yellow fruits are balanced with citrus to give a ripe, full-bodied wine. Drink now. | L'Hostellerie | 88 | 38 |
84,529 | us | This is a mouthfilling wine that doesn't go over the top in terms of ripeness or tannins, so it's smooth to drink and offers mild plum and cherry flavors. | Tinto Rey | 88 | 17 |
47,150 | us | With an alcohol reading of only 13.3%, this Pinot offers a refreshingly light alternative to darker, heavier bottlings in California. It's silky in the mouth, despite some firm tannins, with subtle, complex raspberry, red currant, tobacco, mushroom, balsam and spice flavors. Lovely now, and should have no trouble developing in the bottle over the next eight years. | Burnside Road Vineyard Estate | 92 | 42 |
95,988 | us | Tasty and no-nonsense, this shows cherry and blackberry flavors along with leafy aromas. It is juicy, fresh, moderately tannic, firm-textured, appetizing and well made. | Estate Grown Organically Grown Grapes | 86 | 24 |
108,797 | us | Very rich and elegantly structured, this shows the talented viticulture and superior winemaking. Bone dry, it has powerful flavors of cherry pie filling, cola and pomegranate, with a mouthwatering spiciness. The acidity is notable. Try pairing this with a salted and peppered steak. | La Cruz Vineyard | 92 | 44 |
53,749 | italy | Alluring scents of fragrant blue flower, wild red berry, baking spice and new leather lift out of the glass. The chewy savory palate doles out red cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and vanilla framed in enveloping, velvety tannins that lend firm structure and polish. A hint of mocha backs up the finish. Drink 2019–2029. | Bosco Faiano | 91 | 40 |
106,720 | us | Produced from a single clone—Dijon 777—this offers pretty, fragrant raspberry scents and flavors. It's just rounded out enough for ready drinking. A fairly light wine, it fades gently with a saline minerality. | Estate 777 Block | 90 | 50 |
30,587 | us | For the first time this reserve-level Gamache Cabernet includes grapes from the Ciel du Cheval vineyard as well as both the Champoux and estate vineyards. It's 100% varietal, drawing upon equal portions of fruit from all three, and it's a magnificent combination. Powerful, sleek, dense and textural, the wine explodes from the glass, muscular and thick with black fruits and ripe tannins. Highlights of black tea, espresso and smoke add layers of interest to a lengthy finish. | Reserve | 93 | 55 |
118,366 | france | A blend of Malbec and Merlot, this is a rich, fruity wine. It has a tannic firmness and a stalky black currant juiciness, along with intense acidity. There is a rough, rustic aftertaste that spoils the general fruitiness. | Diablerie | 84 | 16 |
100,383 | us | This is from a fantastic vineyard site in the Laguna Hills neighborhood of the appellation, and the second vintage of this particular selection from this producer. Generous lemony oak meets toast within a robust body of complex layers and salty caramel. | Pratt Vineyard Vine Hill Road | 92 | 45 |
83,575 | us | A Zinfandel-based blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot and Malbec, this wine is hearty, thick and dense. It traffics in smoky char, leathery tannins and a strong taste of tobacco, finishing with a flash of red plum. | Native Son | 87 | 35 |
53,876 | france | Four parcels in the Clos du Roi Premier Cru go into this wine. It is structured and firm—a wine for aging. It has a strongly mineral character, concentrated tannins as well as black-cherry fruit and freshening acidity. Drink the wine from 2018. | Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru | 90 | 50 |
72,362 | portugal | Ripe and generous, this is a rich, full-bodied wine. While there are still young tannins, the wine is more about rich black fruits, dark plum skins and final acidity. It needs some more time, so drink from 2016. | Monte Alentejano Reserva | 88 | 12 |
74,047 | italy | Attractive aromas of rose, wild berry and aromatic herb lead the nose on this elegantly structured red. The bright palate offers crushed raspberry, juicy dark cherry, licorice and clove alongside firm polished tannins. A flinty mineral note energizes the finish. Hold for more complexity. Drink 2019–2026. | Riserva | 93 | 60 |
3,138 | austria | A ripe, fragrant wine that also manages to retain fine crispness. There is some Grüner pepper and spice, but the freshness of the wine allows it to show grapefruit and other citrus characters as well as tense acidity. | Brut | 89 | 25 |
125,014 | germany | Shocks of ripe rich yellow peach and pineapple revitalize the palate of this animated off-dry Riesling. Simultaneously bracing and sun-drenched, it's a straightforward yet delectably juicy treat. Enjoy now while young. | Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett Grosse Lage | 89 | 22 |
122,798 | italy | Ripe plum, maraschino, moist tobacco, Indian spice and used leather are components of the complex bouquet. It shows great intensity and power; the mouthfeel is smooth, rich and opulent. Try pairing it with rib-eye steaks and baked black beans. | Campo Inferi Riserva | 93 | 60 |
31,613 | germany | Zesty lime-skin notes lend vibrance to delicate apple and blossom aromas on this off-dry Riesling. It's steely and focused with acidity, but fleshed out on the midpalate, with intensely ripe mango and peach flavors. | Kabinett | 89 | 16 |
92,745 | us | Chunky and fruity, this offers broad flavors of black cherry cola, with a dark, toasty edge. It's open and bold, Pinot done in a rustic yet quite flavorful style. | Clone 828 | 88 | 30 |
26,235 | us | A very likeable Cabernet Sauvignon, easily up there with the best of Easton's Cabs. The wine is dry and rich in fruit, with finely ground tannins housing ripe blackberry and black currant flavors. Should develop in the bottle over the next 2–4 years. | Estate Bottled | 90 | 35 |
101,081 | austria | If you expect coquettish flirting you must go elsewhere: this amply layered red will not give up its secrets easily. But engage with it and it will reward with poised, polished structure, subtle pepper spice and ripe but reined-in cherry fruit. The more time you spend with it, the more you'll discover. Ready from 2015. | Chevalier | 91 | 35 |
26,558 | italy | Boldly structured, this brawny wine opens with aromas of mature black-skinned fruit, exotic spice and a whiff of toasted oak. The generous, chewy palate offers fleshy black cherry, raspberry, licorice, cinnamon and cocoa alongside velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the dense fruit richness easily supports it. | Don Antonio | 92 | 42 |
32,477 | us | This vineyard-designate opens in bombastic amounts of Asian spice and wild strawberry, making for a whirlwind of flavor and acidity on the palate. Black tea and rose garden dance around highlights of orange and cranberry, the wine tart in mineralogy, as well as full of length and density. | Thomas Road Vineyard Dutton Ranch | 90 | 56 |
56,447 | us | Shows young vine jamminess, with fresh, ripe raspberry, cherry and cola flavors. The Williams Selyem balance of acids and tannins of dry elegance is evident, as is the new oak. Complex and supple, this wine needs time in the bottle to show its best. Give it until 2008, and should drink well for years beyond. | Bucher Vineyard | 92 | 54 |
57,920 | italy | Here's a pretty blend of Sangiovese (70%), Sagrantino and Colorino that is noticeable because of the smooth and seamless manner in which these three grapes interact. Bold cherry fruit, blackberry and spice make up the bouquet that is followed by a slightly gritty, but firm mouthfeel. | Riserva | 89 | 35 |
44,342 | us | Light but juicy aromas of white grapes, sandalwood and cinnamon show on the nose of this bottling by Irvine-raised, Cal Poly-educated, Paso Robles-residing Ryan Render. There is a flinty touch to the palate, with rounded green pear, baked apple and nectarine fruit, though the savory sea-salt touch is what makes this wine shine. | Baja-Ha | 91 | 30 |
30,822 | us | Heady aromas suggest butter cookies with lemon custard and apricot. On the palate, ripe flavors of orange marmalade and yellow peach are lifted by just enough acidity and refreshing bubbles. | Demi Sec | 87 | 17 |
122,011 | australia | Unlike most Australian Rieslings, this one is a bit sweet (off dry, really). Hints of honey and bergamot bring complexity to the ripe, peachy flavors of this muscular wine, finishing with a dusty, tactile sensation. Drink now-2025. | The Dry Dam | 90 | 17 |
34,332 | spain | Wiry berry aromas are overripe. This wine feels heavy, sticky and tannic. Flavors of baked berry fruits end mulchy and stalky, much like the nose. Tempranillo with 10% Syrah. | Picos del Montgó | 84 | 11 |
68,718 | us | Made using fruit sourced from 40-year-old vines, this elegant and detailed Pinot does not shy away from flavors of leaf and herb. But they are anchored in pure and expressive fruit, with old-vine flavors of bramble and pepper. What is most exceptional is the delicacy and length of this wine, two characteristics shared by all the Kelley Fox wines. | Maresh Vineyard | 94 | 60 |
93,019 | chile | Lime and green-apple aromas are tight and stony. Bright, juicy and chiseled on the palate, this tastes of wet stones, lime and bell pepper. Citrusy residual flavors along with a note of bitter citrus pith make for an honest finish. | Coastal Cool Climate Wine Single Vineyard | 89 | 19 |
38,989 | us | This is made from 100% Cabernet grown in the St. Helena estate vineyard. The wine is exceptionally pure and delicious, rich in black currant, chocolate, black cherry and lots of toasty new French oak. The all-important tannins are exquisitely ripe and as fine as velvet. Nowhere near ready, this wine wants a good eight years in the cellar, and will gradually evolve through the mid-2020s, at the very least. | Bone Ash Vineyard | 95 | 85 |
6,339 | us | Another clean and tasty bottling from this label's numbered series, this shows light nectarine and lemon aromas on the nose. The texture is grippy and bright in acidity, offering crunchy Asian pear flavors that prove quite refreshing, with decent length. | 152 | 91 | 12 |
31,148 | france | Attractively ripe, this second wine from Château Léoville las Cases is initially fruity. The structure comes through only slowly to reveal itself.The wine is ripe yet shot through with acidity. Likely to develop quickly. | Le Petit Lion | 92 | 100 |
106,040 | france | Dominated by the local Duras grape, this spicy and fruity wine has an intriguing blend of juicy acidity and leathery tannins. It gives a wine that could benefit from aging while also being ready to drink now. Give it the benefit of the doubt and wait until 2016. | Les Gourmands | 87 | 16 |
99,870 | chile | Mossy aromas of prune and earth lead the way, followed by a juicy, almost edgy palate that houses herbal berry and toast flavors. Mildly creamy tasting on the finish, with herbs and red-fruit zest and acidity. Regular and herbal, but entirely drinkable. | Castillo de Molina | 86 | 11 |
27,654 | us | This is a dessert wine, and a very pleasurable one. It's sweet but not too sweet, and very high acidity provides crisp balance to the pineapple, peach, honeysuckle, vanilla and spice flavors. The official sugar reading is 7.5%, and the alcohol is a refreshingly low 9%. Great with a fruit tart, sorbet or Key lime pie. | Bartolucci Vineyard | 90 | 16 |
126,981 | us | Dry, ripe and exotic. Made from the Musqué clone, it shows melon, lime, mineral and white pepper flavors, with a touch of New Zealand-style gooseberry, brightened with crisp acidity. There are some green, feline notes that will make the wine controversial. Tasted twice. | Hyde Vineyards | 86 | 27 |
93,659 | chile | The bouquet on this Cab is pretty good, with red-fruit aromas suggestive of plums. The palate is basic, with semisweet red-berry flavors that support the wine's “medium dry” designation. Things run mellow but steady on what amounts to a short, simple finish. | Beach Kite | 84 | 8 |
112,222 | us | Buoyantly aromatic, this blossomy Traminette sparkling wine stands out in a line up of traditional Champagne-style sparklers. Heady rose and gardenia tones feel perfumey on the palate, but brisk acidity and soft, pillowy foam are pleasant. | Freelings Creek Reserve Sparkling | 85 | 18 |
37,033 | us | This showcases the sweet-tasting, ripe fruit and powerful oak that characterizes all of Trinchero's 2009 reds. For a 100% Petit Verdot, it's unusually complete, with intense flavors of blackberry and blueberry jam, mocha, violet, smoky vanilla and toast. Drink now, after decanting, and over the next six years. | Central Park West | 92 | 60 |
107,447 | us | From the cooler climes of Carneros, long a good match for the variety, this wine offers sanguine notes of cranberry on the nose, before developing a soft, flavorful core of dusty cinnamon and baked plum. | Maestro Collection | 88 | 19 |
40,160 | germany | Zesty lime pith and lemon notes abound in this lively off-dry Riesling. It's feather-light in body yet radiant, offering loads of pristine tangerine and apricot flavors. It's juicy and approachable yet effortlessly elegant. A widely appealing sip to enjoy from now to 2021. | Hattenheim Schützenhaus Kabinett | 91 | 19 |
38,857 | austria | A touch of miso mingles with green-pear fruit on the palate. There also is a cool touch of cucumber and a suspicion of white pepper. The palate is slender, fresh and clean. This almost has thirst-quenching qualities and is delicious without being simple. | Hirschvergnügen | 90 | 120 |
12,726 | italy | Aromas of white flower, citrus, pineapple, crushed rock and tinge of medicinal herb lead the nose on this vibrant white. The vertical palate offers green apple, lemon-lime and mineral that follow through to the white almond finish. It's linear and balanced thanks to racy acidity. | Vini Estremi Blanc de Morgex e de La Salle | 88 | 22 |
25,065 | portugal | The vineyard is named for a 16th century archbishop whose jurisdiction in the Age of Discovery covered all lands discovered and to be discovered. This wine is soft with pear and peach fruit and light acidity. It is balanced and warm, its creamy texture giving an attractive roundness and smoothness. The wine is ready to drink. | Dom Martinho by Quinta do Carmo | 85 | 10 |
98,526 | italy | A great pairing partner to pizzas or cheesy pastas, Tribolo has the high acidity and alcohol to wash your palate clean of fatty foods. It ends with bright notes of cherry, cassis and cola. | Tribolo | 88 | 27 |
23,870 | spain | Questionable value at $70, but this is very good and rather unique white Rioja. Remelluri uses a multitude of common and unheard-of grapes, and they hit it with a lot of oak. Still, amid the oily richness there's balance, acidity and excellent layering of grass, spice, apple, banana and lemon flavors. Big at 14.5%, but it will go really well with baked fish or lobster. | Blanco | 90 | 71 |
80,628 | us | Siduri has a good track record with this vineyard. The ‘07 is not a longterm ager, but if you're looking for a complex Russian River Pinot for now and through 2011, this will please. Dry and silky and complex, it has fully ripened cherry, currant, cola, rose petal and spice flavors. | Sapphire Hill Vineyard | 91 | 44 |
2,190 | us | Slightly sour Meyer-lemon-pith aromas meet with honeysuckle and yellow pear on the nose of this bottling by veteran Bob Lindquist. There is a strong sizzle of acidity on the sip, where green-apple flavors meet with tart nectarine and lime-peel zip. It's very fresh and food-friendly. | Y Block | 89 | 20 |
86,879 | chile | The Massenez family from Alsace is to thank for this Bordeaux blend, which offers fleshy, dusty black-plum and red-berry fruit flavors, and a medium-long finish rife with oak and red berry. The nice nougaty-marscapone aromas are unfortunately overtaken by oak. | Grand Cru | 87 | 40 |
22,143 | france | The wine is rich with a dusty tannic character. It has black-currant flavors that are packed with both fruitiness and balanced acidity. The organic grapes give a pure line of ripe fruits that are going to integrate well with the tannins. Drink starting from 2018. | K-Or | 91 | 22 |
7,305 | us | Despite coming from the warmest vintage on record for the state, this wine displays a very pleasing sense of restraint. Aromas of straw, clarified butter and peach are followed by well-balanced, textured fruit flavors. An elegant styling only heightens the appeal. | Cold Creek Vineyard | 90 | 30 |
113,596 | us | Light in color and texture, with faint mushroom and earth tones and wispy swirls of cherry, this Pinot is silky with perceptible acidity and a finish of spicy mint. It's structured enough in body to pair beautifully with a range of food. | Perli Vineyard | 89 | 44 |
10,034 | italy | Aged in wooden casks for six months, this structured wine has aromas of white flower, lemon drop and honey that carry over to the dense palate along with golden apple. Fresh acidity brightens this up and it ends on a note of bitter almond. | Cubia | 89 | 27 |
77,887 | chile | Grassy citrus aromas blend with sulfur and yeasty, dusty notes. A moderate acidic cut meets flavors of melon, quince and citrus fruits to finish quick and mild. Drink now before this turns for the worse. | Ojos del Salado | 85 | 10 |
64,183 | us | Merryvale has a terrific record with their Starmont Chard, and they haven't raised the price for many years. The ‘06 is right up there with the best of them. It's rich and creamy, filled with true Chard flavors of peaches, pears, honey, buttered toast and cinnamon spice. | Starmont | 90 | 20 |
72,270 | portugal | This is a dense, smooth wine with fine tannins and rich fruit. It has concentration, with suggestions of bitter extraction that need to soften. The structure and the fruit are still young, so wait to drink this powerful wine until 2018. | Late Bottled Vintage | 91 | 25 |
15,549 | austria | Creamy, rounded freshness with an immensely savory core of sage, arugula and white pepper make for an understated but seriously delicious white. There is weight and importance here, but it is lightly worn. The spicy, almost salty flavors keep you wanting more. | Alte Reben Reserve | 94 | 25 |
88,615 | us | Equal parts Viognier and Roussanne, this wine displays notes of peach, lees and spice. The palate is broad in feel with stone-fruit flavors and a tart finish. | Lawrence Vineyard | 89 | 28 |
49,285 | us | So fresh and jammy in raspberry and cherry fruit, so tannic and acidic, so overtly oaky, it seems like a wine to stick in the cellar for 3–5 years to let it mellow out. It's good and rich and impressive, but too much of everything at this point. | Mononi Vineyard | 92 | 60 |
114,366 | italy | Blueberry, violet and nutmeg aromas take center stage. On the balanced palate, vanilla and dark baking spice underscore black cherry and cassis while dusty tannins provide the framework. Drink through 2018. | Passion Riserva | 89 | 45 |
28,851 | italy | Aromas of French oak, vanilla and a whiff of Asian spice lead the nose. The lean palate offers raw cherry, espresso and oak-driven spice alongside zesty acidity and close-grained, fleeting tannins. Drink through 2017. | Tre Saggi | 86 | 19 |
16,689 | france | A fascinating nose, with grapefruit, kiwi, citrus, orange rind and hay that fold in to a peach/pear structure in the mouth. Very light and almost austere on the finish, this is a Riesling that would be at home at a raw bar. Drink now to 2012. | Cuvée Henri | 88 | 30 |
27,459 | us | A deep mauve in color, so much it could be mistaken for a light red wine, this wine offers baked cherry, warm plum fruit and a touch of iron on the nose. Cherry and plum skins mesh with ripe raspberries on the palate, which tastes good but is fairly heavy in style for a pink wine. | Rosé of | 86 | 20 |
45,045 | italy | This delivers enormous aromatic intensity that rises from the glass in a determined and immediate manner. The nose is awash in aromas of ripe fruit, leather, tobacco, exotic spice and black pepper. The soft, chewy mouthfeel is capped by a strong blast of roasted coffee bean. | Ca' Coato | 91 | 70 |
89,459 | italy | Impeccably balanced and extremely elegant, this opens with a multifaceted fragrance of perfumed berry, crushed blue flower, menthol, baking spice and just a hint of new leather. The graceful palate offers layers of succulent wild cherry, white pepper, licorice, mint and eucalyptus alongside firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity. It's sleek and already tempting but hold for complexity. Drink 2016–2030. | San Lorenzo Gran Selezione | 95 | 52 |
23,699 | france | This blend of Malbec, Merlot and Tannat is lean and austere—probably the effect of the vintage. That gives powerful tannins and less in the way of fruit. It's firm, hinting at more juicy fruit but likely to remain dry and structured. Drink from 2018. | Clos Triguedina | 87 | 34 |
28,508 | us | Cabernet Sauvignon (66%) takes the lead on this Bordeaux-style blend, followed by Cabernet Franc (16%), Merlot (12%) and Malbec. Aromas of anise, dried herbs, dried cherries and tomato leaf are followed by lighter-styled medicinal flavors that linger. | Miscela | 87 | 25 |
20,175 | chile | Rubber and wet cement are elements of this wine's smooth bouquet. In the mouth, lifted acidity cuts through a creamy, oaky texture, while flavors of plum, raspberry, red currant, vanilla and oak finish with lactic notes and pastry flavors. In many ways this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère is like ripe, modern Bordeaux. | 1810 | 90 | 44 |
61,842 | us | A subdued Mountain Zin at first, surprising given its power. It hits you first with nice licorice flavors, its tannins mellow and tight, and just the right amount of jammy fruit. A mouthful that sometimes doesn't hit too hard. | Spring House Estate | 88 | 24 |
117,912 | germany | Richly extracted yellow peach and tangerine flavors are slicked in honey in this silk-textured auslese. It's lavishly sweet, yet vibrantly citrusy too. Drink this sunny yet neatly balanced Riesling now or hold through 2027. | Erdener Prälat Auslese | 92 | 53 |
79,049 | us | Brisk in acidity and bone dry, this Pinot is elegant, although it falls short on opulence. The flavors are of sour cherry candy and cola. | Charles Vineyard Zero New Oak | 87 | 38 |
98,379 | us | This is a huge wine that's dense in flavors, rich in tannins, and with the soft lusciousness associated with this vineyard. Made from old vines, it's bold in cherry pie, red currants and mocha, yet dry and resilient on the finish. Delicious as it is now, it's a wine with a successful history for aging. Resist the temptation to drink it now and cellar. Best from 2017 and beyond. | West Block | 96 | 100 |
7,190 | us | The blend is Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The wine remains tough, dry and scoury at the age of 11 years, showing its yeastiness and subtle flavors of Meyer lemons and limes. It's elegant, but probably not going anywhere, so drink up. Sushi will be an ideal companion. | Carneros Cuvée | 90 | 70 |
19,837 | us | A lush mouthful of nuanced fruit, this single-vineyard Viognier is loaded with a rich mix of peach, apricot, papaya and guava fruit. Laced into the hefty fruit core are baking spices and cocoa powder, along with suggestions of curry and cumin. This wine should be mandatory with curry dishes. | Coyote Canyon Vineyard | 93 | 20 |