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126,444 | us | Closed aromatically at first, this medium-bodied wine develops dark plum and cocoa notes amidst a juicy mid palate. Dusty tannins end things nicely. There's not a lot of red wine out there of this quality at this price. | Four Mile Creek | 88 | 14 |
44,020 | italy | In a nod to the most heartfelt of Veneto wine traditions, the bottle is closed with white string that holds the cork in place. Once open, the bottle boasts bright perfumes of peach blossom, honey and citrus. | Frizzante Spago | 87 | 22 |
83,784 | us | Brambly berry fruits are rounded out with smooth tannins and some barrel toast, from 10 months in 30% new French oak. This is a most enjoyable wine, though it feels a bit diffuse, rather than tightly focused. | Fairsing Vineyard | 89 | 46 |
110,395 | germany | Earthen complexities of smoke, stone and savory dried herb meld into fresh lemon and lime in this zesty dry Riesling. It's a bit lean and airy in texture, accentuated by spray of spine tingling acidity in the midpalate. Enjoy now through 2020 to enjoy its invigorating feel. | Grünschiefer Trocken | 89 | 39 |
22,930 | italy | This straightforward brut offers apple and stone fruit sensations along with baked bread and hints of toasted oak. It has medium-sized, persistent bubbles and closes on a note of bitter almond. | Brut | 88 | 18 |
88,467 | france | The soft pear of the nose is also apparent on the palate, which is fruity but lacks a little precision. This wine is clean and soft. Drink soon. | Val St Gregoire | 85 | 20 |
69,308 | us | This is a Bordeaux-inspired blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon. It's frankly delicious, with tiers of blackberry and cherry pie, milk chocolate and sweet, buttery, toasted oak flavors. Doesn't have the structure for aging, so drink up with a great steak. | Trésor | 90 | 58 |
99,897 | us | While the nose seems promising with its exotic-tinged aromas of banana, peach and papaya, the palate falls short. It tastes a bit disjointed, with an oily mouthfeel, exaggerated acidity and a feeble banana flavor. | Reserve | 82 | 27 |
156 | germany | Approachably fruity yet nuanced and electrifying, there's exceptional value here. High-intensity flavors of tangerine and stone fruit sweeten the palate, balanced by nerve-tingling acidity and deep ripples of slate, salt and honeycomb. It's an intensely zesty wine, but the finish has length and power. | Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese | 91 | 14 |
20,413 | austria | Earthy notes blend into hints of pear and yeast on the nose, while the palate puts more force on gentle peach and a concentrated, slender core with fitting, precise freshness. The finish is tangy and lip-smacking. | Alte Point Smaragd | 89 | 29 |
111,961 | france | Rich, juicy and packed with both wood flavors and delicious red fruits, this concentrated and dense wine has a wonderful sense of freshness. There is a strong mineral texture, with tannins that come from ripe fruit as well as wood. The whole wine is finished with acidity, spice and a full-bodied, rich aftertaste. | Les Cazetiers Premier Cru | 93 | 135 |
11,539 | us | Here's a supple, polished and delicious Pinot Noir, so drinkable on its own or with a nice steak. Dry and elegant, it has long, rich flavors of cherries, raspberries, cola, vanilla, cinnamon, clove and cedar. As beautiful as it is now, it should slowly evolve over the next eight years. | Ramal Vineyard Swan Selection | 92 | 42 |
43,967 | us | With only 75 cases made, this is 100% Pommard clone Pinot in all its glory. Opening with a great red cherry nose, the wine is bright with a luscious texture, noticeable balance of acidity and depth and a long finish. A Mendo Pinot not from Anderson Valley that does the county proud. Made from biodynamic grapes. | Pommard Clone | 91 | 64 |
128,121 | france | This blend of half Gros Manseng and half Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, lightly herbal and with a touch of honeyed pear to give it a ripe taste. It has a refreshing, cool character that's bright and tangy at the end. | Brumont | 85 | 10 |
83,646 | us | Near equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec with a healthy dash of Petit Verdot providing the frame, it displays notes of toast, coffee, chocolate, plum and woodspice with abundant blue fruit and coffee flavors. | The Reserve | 90 | 30 |
114,419 | austria | A mouth-filling sweetness is the hallmark of this wine. For its style, it is concentrated, honeyed, with rich fruits, the dry edge of noble rot a counter-balance to all the sweetness. The acidity is there, but is overwhelmed by all this richness. | Am Fusse des Berges Ruster Ausbruch | 88 | 57 |
112,509 | us | You'd be hard-pressed to find another Oregon producer with both Tannat and Zinfandel. Troon does them well. Dark and bloody, this pure varietal bottling mingles brambly berries with road tar and some chewy tannins. It's a perfect everyday red for the onset of cold weather. | Estate | 88 | 28 |
85,163 | spain | Cool, alluring aromas of ripe blackberry and fine oak are complete and highly attractive. A deep palate offers excellent balance, while flavors of cassis, blackberry, oak and delicate spices finish with power, elegance, length and an overriding sense of high quality. Drink through 2028. | Reserva | 94 | 110 |
70,015 | us | The earthy and leafy aromas are akin to Chilean Merlot. The plum flavors are attractive but there's also an indistinct berry/tomato taste that lowers the bar. A smooth, round, carefree wine better geared to casual parties than contemplative sipping. | Reserve | 84 | 10 |
12,171 | us | A nice, easy blush wine, slightly sweet and balanced in acidity. It offers pleasant flavors of raspberry and strawberry candy, vanilla and cinnamon. | Sunset | 84 | 15 |
115,617 | us | A smaller project from the Scheid family of wines, this single-vineyard expression offers a sanguine nose of blood, iodine, dirt, crushed violets and a touch of pungent juniper and pine. It's light and lithe on the palate, with pomegranate, cranberry and iron, proving to be a very fresh sipper. | Viento Vineyard Estate Grown | 92 | 34 |
47,438 | us | The acidity really makes this Chardonnay come alive, providing vitality, a quality that's boosted by an undercurrent of minerals. It's so rich in tropical fruit, orange, nectarine and pear flavors, and so generously oaked, which brings a sweet, satisfying note of buttered toast, that all you want to do is drink it now, preferably with steamed lobster and melted butter. | Heintz Vineyard | 96 | 50 |
96,620 | france | A light, toffee-and-caramel-tinged red that seems to be fading. Some earth and cherry flavors provide for acceptable drinking now, but this wine is headed south. Get to it soon. | Cru Classe | 82 | 12 |
41,134 | france | There's a forward warm and spicy character to this dark, brooding wine, with notes of brambly berry and plum that are accented by hits of cocoa, violet and lavender. The creamy, medium-weight palate boasts soft but structured tannins and a crushed satin texture, with hints of leather and bittersweet chocolate that linger on the close. | Château de Villemajou Grand Vin | 90 | 45 |
58,029 | france | A fresh nose suggests both green and yellow pears. The palate shines with the freshness of both fruits—crisp, sunny, light and very fruity. The finish is clean and very refreshing. | Vieilles Vignes | 90 | 32 |
68,130 | us | A bit rustic in the mouth, with candy-sweet cherry and blackberry flavors. Drink now. | Estate | 84 | 34 |
17,844 | france | Blueberry fruit mingles with cinnamon-tinged oak spice on the nose and palate of this offering. There's even enough depth and complexity to make it more than a simple quaff, worthy of washing down simply roasted chicken perhaps. | Cuvée Prestige | 86 | 18 |
115,220 | us | Veteran winemaker Eric Laumann pushes the varietal envelope by blending Dornfelder, Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah in this wine. Vanilla, baked black cherry, spice cake, cola and strawberry scents show on the nose, while the palate strikes a balance between judicious tannins and vibrant acidity, integrating red berry, baking spice, mulberry and dark chocolate flavors. | Aero Bos | 91 | 45 |
41,663 | us | Yorba and 3rd Generation are the brands made by viticulturist Ann Kraemer of Shake Ridge Ranch. This wine is meant to serve as a second label, a blend of 84% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah and 6% Tempranillo made by one of Ann's nephews. It's an impressive first attempt, robust and gamy in soft leather and ripe chewy plum. | 3rd Generation | 87 | 20 |
68,340 | bulgaria | This straw-colored wine is made from 100% Tamianka, which translates from ancient Bulgarian to “frankincense.” It is highly perfumed with aromas of jasmine blossoms, honeysuckle and citrus flowers. In the mouth there are flavors of grapefruit pith and lemon zest. The finish is clean, zesty and slightly floral. | Single Vineyard | 89 | 20 |
46,840 | us | On sweetness alone, this dessert wine earns a good score. The orange fruit flavors, which are so pure and pinpointed, are exorbitantly rich in wild honey and vanilla cream. The alcohol level is high, but there's a beautiful streak of vibrant acidity that provides balance. Easy to drink over repeated glasses. | Essensia | 92 | 25 |
124,010 | us | Vanilla, toast and stone-fruit aromas are followed by light, elegantly styled flavors that show persistence. It comes off as a bit faint but what's there is pleasing. | H3 | 87 | 15 |
63,952 | us | With very high alcohol, this is almost a dessert, Port-style wine. It's soft and hot, with sweet blackberry jam, milk chocolate and licorice flavors. | Estate | 84 | 25 |
28,015 | bulgaria | Aromas of brown baking spices and black cherry open the bouquet of this wine. There are soft tannins with flavors of red cherry, black cherry and cherry cola in the smooth and round finish. | Veni Vidi Vici | 86 | 9 |
120,201 | us | Opaque and full bodied, this is a big Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine from a ripe year, with finely etched elements of smoky char, tar and graphite. The fruit is a combination of ripe blackberry jam and black-currant tartness, with sizable hits of black cherry. | Tesorina | 92 | 160 |
69,959 | italy | This internationally-styled Barbera shows aromas of oak, ground coffee bean and smoke as well as black fruit. While the palate is dense with ripe black-cherry, chocolate and vanilla flavors, oak dominates, and astringent wood tannins dry out the finish. | Loirano Soprano | 85 | 68 |
125,411 | us | Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in mostly new French oak, this is a very elaborate wine. It's quite good, a full-bodied, powerful Cab with a molten core of blackberries and black currants and, of course, a thick, dry layer of firm tannins. It does not seem to have quite the depth of vintages from certain earlier vintages, but it should develop nicely in the cellar over the next decade or longer. | Cask 23 | 92 | 195 |
72,470 | us | This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is soft, with berry, cocoa and spice flavors. Drink it with summer barbecue and enjoy. | The Swell | 85 | 21 |
5,065 | italy | Aromas of underbrush, espresso and toasted oak carry over to the palate along with raw red berry. But there's not enough fruit richness to stand up to the astringent tannins and racy acidity. | Scarrone | 87 | 65 |
81,363 | austria | Yeast still swings on the nose of this young, fresh Riesling. The palate, however, gives glimpses of what is yet to come: lovely notes of mandarin and plump citrus with lots of verve. | Stoa | 91 | 12 |
66,884 | us | This is a solid, sharply defined, taut wine with a refined core of cherry fruit. The through-line is straight and true, finishing with a lick of citrus. Give this one a little more time to smooth itself out, and drink with pleasure after 2018. | Five Mountain | 92 | 60 |
42,871 | portugal | Oily-textured wine, flavored with mango and peaches. It's so soft and unctuous that freshness seems to have been left behind. In its place is the ripest fruit giving an open texture and an opulent aftertaste. | Fitapreta Branco | 89 | 15 |
118,272 | us | This blend offers beguiling, complex aromas of violets, scorched earth, cassis, black licorice and graphite. The flavors are tightly wound, showing poise and presence. It drinks well out of the gate but cellaring will be particularly rewarded. Best from 2022 through 2030. | Estate | 93 | 85 |
51,111 | austria | The grapes for this wine were obviously very ripe before they developed botrytis. The wine is sweet, unctuous, flavored with ripe apricots, very sweet honey, just leavened by a light acidity. As it lingers, the apricot and dry botrytis remain on the palate. | Welschriesling Trockenbeerenauslese | 87 | 25 |
30,741 | us | A soft Cabernet, this brims with granola-bar-like flavors of blackberry, roasted almond and brown sugar. | La Storia Estate | 85 | 25 |
67,956 | spain | Inviting aromas of tobacco, cedar, vanilla and rooty blackberry are a high point on this slightly hollow Rioja reserva. Plum, blackberry and citric flavors are short and tart, while the finish is light in step, with juicy acidity. This is solid for a 2008, a notoriously difficult vintage. Drink through 2024. | Reserva Selección de 198 Barricas | 89 | 49 |
95,855 | portugal | The aromas are attractively fresh, while the palate is more towards full, fat fruits. So the green perfume gives way to melon and pear only just touched by citrus acidity. Treat this as a food wine, not an apèritif. This wine was formerly sold under the Cockburn Port brand. | Tuella | 84 | 13 |
5,987 | us | Fermented in both oak and stainless steel, this serviceable white is salty and smooth, with plenty of Gravenstein apple on offer. Lingering acidity keeps it crisp and refreshing, before there's a touch of buttery oak. | Reserve | 87 | 16 |
95,000 | us | Clay and minty cola aromas give nuance to the soft, dark, perfectly ripe blueberry fruit on the nose of this wine. Fine-grained but sticky tannins and a pinch of acidity frame the sip, where dark-roast espresso, beef char and cigar smoke flavors reign. | Unforgettable Destiny Vineyards | 88 | 45 |
107,718 | australia | A good wine at a good price, the 2006 Jim-Jim Shiraz offers bouncy raspberry fruit, hints of cracked pepper and vanilla and a medium-bodied, reasonably lush mouthfeel. Multiple U.S. importers. | Jim Jim | 86 | 12 |
1,883 | us | The reason why this winery scores so well, year after year, in Chardonnay is because the production team knows how to get maximum ripeness out of the grapes, while maintaining an integrity of structure. The '09 Hyde exhibits this quality. It's fantastically rich in oranges, apricots, pears and pineapples, yet possesses a bracing minerality and fine Carneros acidity. | Hyde Vineyard | 93 | 55 |
36,230 | us | Earthy aromas of black loam and graphite give complexity to accents of beet juice and dried purple flowers on this wine by longtime Rideau Winery winemaker Andres Ibarra, who also manages La Presa Vineyard. Deep purple florals of violet and lavender hit the palate along with cooked peppercorns, sweet plums and spiced cherries, making for an elegant and complex package. | La Presa Vineyards | 92 | 42 |
9,325 | us | Despite the name, this is the value offering, not the reserve, from Soléna. Young, tart and tight, it displays primary fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry, with sharp, lemony acids. Holding until 2016–2017 may help to smooth it out, but it's perfectly delightful already. | Grande Cuvée | 89 | 28 |
126,811 | italy | A blend of Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (in equal measure), this is soft and ripe, with black cherry, cassis, chocolate and toasted espresso-bean notes. The mouthfeel is rich and velvety, with a touch of berry-like sweetness. | C'D'C' Rosso | 90 | 17 |
44,063 | australia | This is a thick, ripe Aussie red in which you can stand up a fork. The bold blackberry, vanilla, black pepper and dark earth flavors are not about finesse or elegance; this is stick-to-your-ribs stuff. Best Buy. —J.C. | Breakneck Creek | 88 | 9 |
15,317 | italy | A blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay, this conveys a subtle fragrance of rose, apple and a whiff of toasted hazelnut. The savory palate offers Marasca cherry and strawberry alongside a note of pastry cream backed up by crisp acidity and a lively perlage. It's a great deal at this price point. | Rosé | 89 | 13 |
129,254 | austria | An almost minty lift puts a very different spin on the blueberry fruit. The toned but concentrated palate sings with full fruit and juicy freshness, but there is a solid base with a dense, muscular texture. Tannins are ripe but the defining factor is a juicy, appetizing freshness. | Goldberg Alte Reben | 93 | 44 |
51,821 | morocco | This wine has a bouquet of raspberry, tart cherry and menthol. A medley of fruit and cooling herb flavors—in particular black cherry, cassis, mint and menthol with a hint of juniper berry—fills the mouth. Tannins are smooth and soft and the bright finish is marked with a touch of menthol. | Aït Soula | 89 | 25 |
38,121 | us | Sourced from two low-yielding vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, this Zin is heady and delicious with flavors of wild cherry, red currant, cola, thyme, white pepper and sandalwood. There's a glyerine feel from high alcohol, but the palate is balanced with acidity and a dry finish. This just might be the best barbecue wine of the vintage. | Cortina | 90 | 38 |
120,486 | us | This is not a particularly successful vintage for this estate vineyard bottling. Rough and tannic, it seems more like a Lemberger than a Pinot Noir, and the bitter, herbal finish may or may not smooth out with further bottle age. | Pataccoli Family Vineyard | 84 | 35 |
3,833 | france | Mango aromas and flavors give a sense of the sweetness of the wine. It is rich and full bodied, with spice and pepper notes just hinting at acidity. Keep the wine for 3–5 years. | Brand Grand Cru | 93 | 32 |
69,836 | austria | There is something delicate and almost floral about this slender, fresh Grüner. Tinged with pear drop, the light, easy-drinking palate is as soft as it is fresh but also reveals some peppery verve. Drink soon. | L&T | 88 | 13 |
91,445 | france | Some yeasty funk hits the nose first. Underneath that sits and earthy, if slender, dry Riesling which has a subtle understated richness that seems very firmly anchored in earth. Pithy citrus zest frames and illuminates and promises future pleasure. This needs a little bottle age. Drink 2018–2030. | Leimental | 92 | 32 |
120,316 | spain | Smoky, dark, bold and full of black fruit aromas along with barrel notes and a lemony accent. For Prieto Picudo, this is clean, decidedly not funky and lush, with blackberry, spice and barrel resin. Finishes bacony and rich, but not fat or heavy; drink this year and next. | Estay | 89 | 15 |
85,183 | us | This 100% Dijon-clone bottling offers a bold mix of peach, banana and pineapple. It's fruit-driven from top to bottom, with supporting acids to keep it fresh and invigorating. | Truffle Hill | 90 | 24 |
129,314 | us | Aromas of butter, vanilla, corn silk and tropical fruit lead to barrel-forward, oak-laden pineapple flavors that intertwine through the finish. For the style, it's well done but the oak is pretty intense. | Reserve | 90 | 26 |
77,479 | us | With a portion of proceeds going to Seattle University's general athletic fund, this Viognier with a dash of Roussanne (8%) has notes of canned pear and mandarin orange slices sprinkled with green tea. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, it is broad and textured with a streak of acidity stitching it all together. | Seattle U Redhawks White Wine Destiny Ridge Vineyard | 87 | 20 |
56,402 | france | A style that brings in raspberry acidity to crispen the soft fruit. A texture of red apple skins gives an edge to the wine, balanced by some final soft sweetness. | Brut Rosé | 85 | 47 |
18,018 | italy | Barolo Parafada is a lush, meaty and expressive wine with power, heft and bright aromas of cured meat, Bresaola, leather, dried rose, licorice and cola. The wine presents a solid wall of tannins and gritty firmness that will need at least another five years of bottle aging. | Parafada | 92 | 65 |
7,493 | spain | Heavily stewed and raisiny, almost to the point of no return. And while the wine is definitely cooked and starchy, it rallies on the palate and finish to show some decent Priorat-style richness and flavor. But let's face it, the wine is 80% baked and won't last for much longer. | Plan B | 83 | 19 |
114,739 | france | The natural late harvest richness of Petit Manseng makes this wine so rich and sweet. Its mango and honey sweetness is balanced by the intense acidity that also comes from this grape. It's beautiful, ripe and delicious now but will be better from late 2018. | Château Aydie | 93 | 24 |
24,985 | chile | A jumbled mix of aromas includes notes of rubber, berry fruits, plum, grass, fennel and oak. In the mouth, this is full and blocky. Rubbery flavors of plum and berry finish salty, savory and spicy, with unintegrated oak that stands out. | Monster Block | 87 | 30 |
16,791 | france | Recognized for its good value, Saint-Romain is particularly strong on white wines. This wine, from old vines, shows some concentration and rich fruits that are balanced by toast flavors. It is a ripe wine with a strongly refreshing feel at the end. | Vieilles Vignes | 89 | 50 |
13,554 | us | Fresh young cherry-berry aromas, with a kiss of oak, lead to extracted, jammy, full-bodied flavors that explode in the mouth. Soft, luscious and round, there's lots of immediate pleasure here. | French Camp Vineyards | 85 | 28 |
9,858 | us | Subtle green tones of fresh herb, lime and apple persist from nose to finish on this dry, medium-bodied Riesling. It's earthy and herbaceous but quite elegant. Zippy acidity carries a pristine, refreshing finish. | Dry | 86 | 13 |
18,129 | spain | Smoky, toasty and dark on the nose, this value-priced Rioja delivers plenty for the money. On the palate, it is smooth and ripe, with integrated tannins and proper acidity. Flavors of earth, loamy berry, plum and vanilla are supple and medium in intensity. | Crianza | 89 | 13 |
17,995 | us | Polished in every way, this brings an enticing potpourri of almond paste, apple and white pepper. Wild yeast fermentation in oak (30% new) marries complex components in perfect precise balance. As with all the Ponzi 2014 Chardonnays, the acids are bright but not biting, and the wines are built for both near-term enjoyment and medium-term aging. | Aurora Vineyard | 94 | 63 |
43,075 | portugal | A young, bright fruity wine, packed with creamy mousse. The wine has a fresh green apple character, lively with a zing to it. | Reserva Bruto | 85 | 18 |
65,589 | france | Ripe Williams pear with grapefruit overtones segues into a creamy, almost buttery rounded palate that nonetheless has the tautness and verve of pure citrus zest. There are mellower tones here, too, of wet earth, pear juice and balm. This shows impressive elegance, length and personality. Drink now until 2025. | Rosenberg | 92 | 30 |
65,416 | us | Whiffs of black cherry and delicate violets make this full-bodied Long Island Cab Franc wonderfully aromatic. The palate as well is rich with red fruit, dark brambly notes and soft supple tannins, but the tomato leaf flavors that linger throughout are a distraction. | Proprietor's Reserve | 85 | 27 |
73,155 | new zealand | A terrific example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the 2009 Swamp Block features ripe melon and nectarine fruit, balanced by hints of garden greens, such as tomato leaf and bell pepper. It's plump and succulent on the palate, with a long, slightly honeyed finish. | Pioneer Block 2 Swamp Block | 91 | 24 |
64,631 | us | Pretty basic, a dryly tannic red wine with cherry and herb flavors. Feels hard and sharp in the mouth, with astringent tannins and acids. Could age out. | Athena | 84 | 20 |
48,984 | spain | Hard, pickled aromas settle on leathery and burnt after airing. The palate is jammy and sticky, with sweet, heavy, roasted, burnt-tasting black fruit flavors. Resiny as well. Tempranillo with 10% Syrah. | Picos del Montgó | 82 | 9 |
96,486 | us | Muted aromatics tease on the nose before chewy texture and full-bodied weight enter the scene. Deceptively light and airy at first, the wine then delves into a hearty taste of marzipan and oak. | Dutton Ranch | 85 | 45 |
12,577 | chile | Slightly murky, earthy aromas of tree bark and baked fruits are herbal and soft. This is a blend led by Syrah and Carmenère; it's round, chewy and bulky on the palate, with flavors of blackberry and dark plum. A hint of cocoa sweetens a lasting but basic finish. | Reserva 1234 | 87 | 15 |
10,191 | us | Good price for a Sauvignon Blanc this nice to pair with food. It's basically dry, although you'll find a honeyed richness around the lemon, lime and green apple flavors, as well as plenty of savory acidity that gets those tastebuds watering. | Honker Blanc | 87 | 14 |
59,337 | france | A complex, full-bodied wine that is full of mature fruit flavors with a touch of toast to add to the attractive mix. With apple, quince and almonds well blended together, this is a finely balanced wine, that could age for a couple of years more. | Perle d'Or Brut | 89 | 25 |
26,762 | france | This premier cru is on the cooler left bank of the Serein river, making this vintage a crisply mineral wine that's tight with zesty lemon and fine crisp acidity. The hints of yellow fruits are still to develop. The wine is structured and needs to age, so drink from 2018. | Vau de Vey Premier Cru | 92 | 32 |
120,756 | spain | Jumpy berry aromas are simple and grapy. A plump but jagged and tannic palate tastes foxy and a touch herbal, while foresty, minty-green-berry flavors carry a scratchy finish. | Viernes | 86 | 13 |
15,671 | spain | Alluring aromas of tree bark, licorice root, rose petal and ripe black fruit show elegance. This is a touch grippy and young in feel, but overall it's showing balance. Deep flavors of plum, cherry, wild berry and vanilla finish finessed by a balance of weight and acidity. Drink from 2019–2032. | Granja Gran Reserva | 94 | 95 |
463 | france | This is a beautiful wine showing remarkable richness and maturity. Hints of toast and bright fruits combine seamlessly to yield a full, ripe wine marked with with intense acidity. With concentration from old vines showing strongly, it's a wine that's ready to drink now. | Cuvée Marguerite Brut | 92 | 60 |
73,523 | argentina | Plum and berry aromas are floral and suggestive of perfumed soap. This has a friendly, easy mouthfeel and limited but good flavors of spiced plum and raspberry. A mild, low-tannin finish leaves a peppery aftertaste. | Grand Reserve | 88 | 17 |
11,762 | us | Made from Syrah, Petite Sirah and Grenache, this robust, tannic blend has sweet-tasting jam and cola flavors, plus a note of peppery spice. It's a little hot due to the high alcohol, and it has a touch of green vegetable on the midpalate. Drink up. | The Big Easy | 84 | 35 |
18,059 | us | Meaty, smoky aromas and good, high-amplitude fruit flavors give a robust personality to this full-bodied, dry and firmly tannic wine. It will make a good pairing with pasta, roasted birds or grilled meat. | Cooper Ranch | 90 | 26 |
31,032 | italy | Made with organically grown grapes, this has a focused almond fragrance punctuated with a citrusy note. The aromas carry over to the racy palate along with yellow apple peel, a flinty sensation and brisk acidity. | Hydra | 86 | 13 |
80,574 | us | While delicate in frame, layers of exotic spice and vanilla amidst creamy peach and tangerine flavors lend flamboyance to this Chardonnay. It's forward and a bit oaky, but finishes vibrantly and briskly. | Barrel Fermented | 87 | 15 |
99,352 | argentina | Dry, spicy aromas work well with core raspberry and earthy notes. The palate has a healthy mouthfeel and honest flavors of brown sugar, toast and black cherry. Spice and tempered caramel flavors grace the finish, which has vigor and confirms the value factor and overall quality. | Trumpeter | 87 | 11 |
18,543 | us | Aged in just one-third new French oak, this mostly shows the fruit, along with notes of green herbs, plum and currant accented by vanilla. The palate is medium bodied, slightly viscous in feel with a tart finish and dry tannins. | Reserve | 87 | 22 |
108,065 | us | Opaque purple in color, the nose smells equally dark, boasting integrated aromas of blackberry, cedar, graphite and charred sugar. Full bodied with tight tannins, the palate still manages to show some finesse, plus dried herb, mineral and cocoa inflections. | Reserve | 87 | 25 |
100,736 | us | The winery has a good track record with Sauvignon Blancs from this vineyard. Now, they've produced a very good Syrah. It's a big, thick, Aussie Shiraz-style wine, with firm tannins housing flavors of blackberries, currants, mocha, sweet oak and black pepper. Dramatic and delicious. | Kick Ranch | 89 | 30 |