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11,909 | spain | Muscular, earthy aromas of dark-berry fruits and raisin are savory and attractive. A sinewy, tightly wound palate features plenty of creamy oak, while savory, meaty berry flavors are up to the wine's vanilla-and-cream element. Quality berry flavors carry over to a chewy finish. Drink through 2021. | Lindes de Labastida | 92 | 32 |
15,332 | us | Oak stands out on this Chardonnay, offering buttered toast and vanilla flavors. The wine underneath is a little thin in fruit, but it has nice Monterey acidity. | October Night | 85 | 25 |
115,324 | france | The aromatic richness of ripe pears rises from the glass. The same rich fruit is joined by a lively streak of lemon freshness on the palate where it is met with a judicious dollop of residual sweetness. This wine plays off generous, juicy ripeness with tingling, tart freshness and creates a delicious balancing act. The finish is zesty and just off dry and wonderfully moreish. | Muenchberg Grand Cru Cuvée Elliott | 94 | 29 |
83,361 | us | A huge wine, fat with the characteristic Cayuse funk, and accented with plenty of meaty asphalt. Potent and powerful, bursting with berries and plums, scented with the aromas of earth and sweet (not dried) herb, chicken stock and flavors that run through the same exotic range. Round and full, forward and balanced, drinking well and maybe just a bit rounder than its brethren. | En Chamberlin Vineyard | 96 | 70 |
58,308 | us | Delicate and fascinating, this offers both charm and persistence. Deep, drawn-out fruit flavors of raspberry, cranberry and cherry are matched to vivid acidity. Balanced and well-structured, this promises excellent evolution. Drink after 2018. | Côte Est | 91 | 48 |
23,009 | us | Such a tiny amount produced, yet the quality makes you wish for much, much more. The pale coppery rosé is wonderfully rich and toasty, with lovely raspberry and cherry fruit, a fine bead plus excellent concentration and finesse. | Sparkling Rosé of | 91 | 60 |
46,165 | us | Winemaker Matt Crafton embraces the winery's longstanding tradition of elegant Napa Valley Cabernet in this estate wine—a beautiful expression of exotic, savory characteristics wrapped in a seamless texture. Tomato leaf, meat and soy notes underscore deep layers of black pepper, black cherry and cassis, with grippy, dense tannins. Enjoy 2023–2033. | The Montelena Estate | 94 | 160 |
123,682 | france | Very ripe fruit is discernible on nose and palate and gives a sense of generosity with even a touch of spice. Lemony freshness provides a wonderful counterpoint to this generosity and makes for a very appetizing moreish finish. | Collection | 90 | 20 |
91,715 | us | There are swirls of faint red raspberry and black cherry in this wine, otherwise rich in ripe flavor and a taste of red licorice. Soft, satisfying and structured, it's got some weight to it, and some definite grip. A big wine for big meals. | King Vineyard | 89 | 30 |
68,060 | hungary | A blend of 65% Furmint, 25% Hárslevelu and 10% Kabar, this Hungarian white has aromas of white peach and fresh apricot juice. There are flavors of yellow peach, green apple and crisp clean minerality in the mouth. | Vision | 88 | 24 |
48,559 | us | At first blush this reserve seems more oaky, more open and more overtly alcoholic than the just-released Leonetti 2008 Merlot and 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. After many hours of breathing time it fills in with pretty plummy fruit, toast, caramel, whiffs of smoke, cedar and cigar box, and dry tannins. | Reserve | 93 | 135 |
36,957 | italy | Aromas of toasted oak, vanilla and dark berry take shape in the glass. The brooding palate offers black cherry, espresso, oak spices and a hint of grilled herb alongside fine-grained tannins. Enjoy through 2016. | Làvico | 88 | 25 |
8,887 | italy | This is a lovely vineyard designate Barbaresco that combines fresh flavors of cassis and wild berries with ethereal notes of root beer, licorice and tar. It finishes with smooth, sturdy tannins and will only improve over the next 5–10 years. | Vigneto Brich Ronchi | 93 | 60 |
10,789 | canada | A very pretty wine with a refined aroma profile of wild strawberry, wet stone, dried cherry and peppery spice backed by rich, candied fruit flavors that manage retain deftness. | Icewine | 90 | 70 |
72,864 | us | Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are equally represented in this soft, robust blend that also includes smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Juicy blackberry and plum combine with dusty, integrated tannin, as a length of dark cherry and sage weave in and out. | LDC | 91 | 42 |
92,363 | chile | Basic berry and plum aromas are a bit foxy and herbal. This feels choppy and scratchy due to raw tannins. Generic black-fruit flavors are short and salty, while this ends with a clipped feel and medicinal berry flavors. | Alba | 84 | 8 |
129,425 | italy | A blend of organically cultivated Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone, this has enticing aromas of red berry and fragrant blue flower. The juicy palate offers red cherry, red currant and a hint of green pepper alongside smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Enjoy soon. | La Corte del Pozzo | 89 | 28 |
49,058 | portugal | This is a firm and serious wine, with dark tannins behind the rich black fruit tones. The solid structure is likely to smooth out with time to give a ripe and juicy wine. Drink from 2015. | Tinto da Talha | 87 | 13 |
126,526 | us | Good concentration, which gives the fruit more plum and black cherry than red raspberry. It's deep and sinuous, with threads of graphite and smoke, but the fruit is the star here, and the wine has the concentration and acidity to cellar well for a decade or more. | Fuqua | 92 | 47 |
69,896 | us | Youthfully fruity now, with sweet, jammy flavors of blackberries, cherries, raspberries, licorice, vanilla oak and spices. Comes from the warm, southern part of Salinas Valley. Could develop, but it's a gamble. | Reserve Claret | 87 | 55 |
97,611 | france | The half-bottle format has sped up the maturing of this wine. It rides a fine line between crisp red fruit and fuller, toastier character. With great acidity, layers of zingy citrus and a soft texture, it's delicate and ready to drink. | Amour de Deutz Brut Rosé | 94 | 100 |
53,750 | us | With a handful of Malbec, this red is spicy in Red Hots-like cinnamon, both on the nose and initial palate. From there, it shows bittersweet tea, dried herb, cedar and forest floor, lightly layered in red fruit as it opens. Approachable, soft and structured, it manages the tannins to be firm and defined. | Vineyard 2131 | 91 | 80 |
108,958 | france | The nose of this wine is all fruit—strawberry, raspberry and cherry abound. Flavor wise, the accessible palate offers more of the same, with light tannins and ample acidity to keep the mouthfeel fresh and the finish clean. | Bin 518 | 85 | 10 |
53,014 | italy | This Gavi has delicate floral aromas of peach blossom and Spanish broom accompanied by restrained citrus and pear flavors. Linear with crisp acidity, this would pair well with moderately seasoned fish dishes. | Bruno Broglia | 86 | 25 |
12,339 | us | From a vineyard in the Green Valley, it has ripe flavors of apricots, tangerines, peaches, pears and Meyer lemons, with lots of smoky, honeyed notes of new French oak. Not very subtle, it will appeal to fans of oaky, ripe Chardonnay. | Stiling Vineyard | 88 | 55 |
55,654 | portugal | Partly a blend of old vines in a field blend, this fruity wine with its tropical aromas and pink grapefruit and pineapple flavors is crisp and taut with a mineral texture. It is intense, the fruitiness given a firm shape by the tangy acidity. Drink now. | Pôpa Branco | 88 | 18 |
10,297 | us | With just 2% Syrah, this is a Bordeaux-style blend, feauturing mostly Cabernet and Merlot. The rich entry features berry, chocolate and espresso, with a round midpalate and polished tannins. A hint of tar runs through the finish. | Stella Maris Red | 88 | 29 |
39,580 | us | A solid Cabernet from this hot appellation, located well inland in Sonoma County. The wine is dry, tannic and fairly high in alcohol, although it wears its heat well. The fruit is very ripe in the direction of black currants and dark chocolate. Will hold and change over the next 6–8 years, turning drier and earthier, but you can drink it now. | Glockner-Turner Ranch | 88 | 50 |
9,225 | germany | Deep gold in color, this is a big, dense, rather high-alcohol wine (11.5%) for a kabinett, with honeyed flavors of Golden Delicious apples, dried apricots and candied pineapple. Yet because of the elevated alcohol level, it's not that sweet, finishing on the dry side, with firm acids. | Berncasteler Doctor Kabinett | 87 | 40 |
128,176 | chile | Generic red-fruit aromas set up a solid palate. This tastes of roasted plum and berry fruits, while a straightforward finish is grabby in feel and tastes the slightest bit herbal and green. | Bicicleta | 86 | 12 |
104,304 | us | From a well-known vineyard in the heart of the appellation, this full-bodied, fulsome wine opens in a blur of buttercream and butter, before allowing for concentrated seasonings of ginger, nutmeg and preserved lemon to appear. Let it open for the full effect. | Poseidon Vineyard Limited Release | 89 | 35 |
100,881 | us | This is a full-bodied and extroverted wine. It smells like melted butter and baking spices and tastes like nougat and caramel with just a touch of sweetness. Oaky in a moderate way, it offers great citrus and pineapple on the midpalate and a lingering finish. | Reserve | 91 | 20 |
24,149 | us | This is great white wine, especially at this price. With no oak, it shows pure, clean orange, pineapple, fig and vanilla flavors that are brightened by crisp acidity. Flashy and showy, yet complex, it's a beautiful wine to drink now. | Dutton Ranch Shop Block | 92 | 25 |
41,129 | france | Riper suspicions of yellow plum insinuate themselves on the nose. The palate is shot through with lemony freshness that brightens everything. Taut and fresh, this also has Alsace's more rounded edges. With time, more aromas arise, finishing in a fruity mix of apple, stone fruit and citrus. | Terroir | 90 | 19 |
68,455 | argentina | An earthy heavily oaked nose includes jammy notes of spiced black plum. A thick beefy chewy palate delivers savory herbal black-fruit flavors. A blocky finish is tannic, and overall the sum is about equal to its parts. Drink through 2021. | Finca Castro Barros | 90 | 25 |
96,799 | us | This single-vineyard Zinfandel manages to rein its wild power, taming it down and allowing the wine to feel elegant. That's not so easy, when you have a wine with such high alcohol and superripe fruit. The wild blueberry and blackberry fruit has a brambly edge, but the tannin-acid balance is fine. Drink over the next eight years as the wine subtlely loses fruit and gains earthy complexities. | Gino's Vineyard | 90 | 30 |
128,326 | argentina | Weinert holds its wines back longer than almost any other Argentine winery, hence when you get a blend like this it's mature and ready. This is maderized, with aromas of earth, citrus, tobacco and mushroom. The palate is tight and houses tobacco, mocha, citrus and dried raspberry flavors. If you like aged Rioja, this is for you. The blend is Malbec, Cabernet and Merlot. | Carrascal | 90 | 16 |
23,502 | us | This cuvée gets some extra time in 40% new wood, and is bottled unfiltered. Plush blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors, accented with streaks of cola and chocolate, capture your attention. It's a rich tasty forward immediately enjoyable bottle, so go for it now through 2020. | Ribbon Ridge | 90 | 35 |
29,962 | us | Toasty graham crackers and nutmeg make for a compelling entry into this wine, a blend of Petite Sirah, Merlot, Carignan, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The disparate elements come together in a bold, concentrated way, the tannins integrated around dark, black fruit and leathery black pepper. | Cuvée | 93 | 26 |
60,757 | argentina | Clean, pure and uncomplicated on the nose, showing depth and clarity. Smells and tastes much like a good Malbec or Cabernet might; it's sweet and fruity, with black cherry, pastry, baking spices and a certain rubbery quality that seems to come with Bonarda. On the money for this variety. | Reserve Old Vine | 89 | 16 |
17,732 | italy | The sunny 2007 vintage and the well exposed Bricco Pernice cru make a formidable team and drive the momentum and intensity of this beautiful Barolo. The wine is rich and penetrating with an ever-evolving bouquet of dark berry fruit, spice, licorice, bitter chocolate and rum cake. The wine shows firm but round tannins with loads of dark fruit on the close. | Bricco Pernice | 94 | 103 |
95,766 | spain | An opening salvo of honey and white fruits is solid as can be. The palate rolls out dry, angular citrus, pineapple and apple flavors in front of a finish that's naturally fresh and nutty. A bubbly with no muss, fuss or confusion. Best if you like ‘em dry. | Capdevila Pujol Reserva Especial Brut Natural | 89 | 15 |
70,466 | us | Demure on the nose with hints of dust, smoke and dried herbs, this is a dry, decidedly savory style of Sauvignon Blanc. It's crisp and spry on the palate with pleasant lemon-lime flavors, but finishes briskly. | Estate Reserve | 84 | 16 |
66,849 | france | Charmingly ripe and aromatic notes of juicy, yellow pear on nose and palate make for an ultrafriendly, easy-drinking and utterly fruit-driven wine. Drink soon to enjoy the amplified pear aromas while they're at their peak. | Cuvée René Dopff | 89 | 21 |
67,617 | france | Structured and fruity, this is a wine that shows the delicate perfumed character of the Hautes Côtes. The wine has bright raspberry fruits, balanced acidity and just the right amount of structure for aging for a year. | Les Dames Huguettes | 87 | 20 |
109,653 | france | In this subtle wine, red fruits are cut with a shot of acidity and a tight texture. A hint of toast perhaps comes from the wood used in the first fermentation but also from the bottle age. The wine is ripe, full and ready to drink. | Brut Rosé | 88 | 65 |
50,754 | italy | This shows a pretty ripeness, with tones of red cherry and blackberry that are followed by a soft, smooth mouthfeel. There's a touch of sweetness that should pair with pork and roasted fennel. | Torre Migliori | 89 | 14 |
66,192 | france | An ambitious effort, this Pays d'Oc Merlot opens with bacon, earth and boysenberry notes that lead to a moderately intense palate. Vanilla notes wrap around flavors of Chinese tea, cedar and spice box and wind up with a fairly gripping finish. Drink now. | Les Enclos Prestige | 85 | 13 |
94,090 | spain | Opaque in color, with blackberry and licorice aromas but also a distinct streak of brambly herbs and green. Later on, pine needle and tartness enter the fray. This is a commendable modern Rioja but it does have a few issues, namely a green herbal component. | Selección Especial | 86 | 24 |
29,091 | us | Lime zest and grassy herb notes infuse freshness into this dry, light-footed Riesling. It's particularly sprightly in feel, a crush of tart white grapefruit and pineapple flavors, but it penetrates long on the finish, accented by a kiss of citrus blossoms. Drink now–2017. | Dry | 90 | 17 |
127,208 | us | Clove, red cherry, eucalyptus and anise show on the classic nose of this single-vineyard bottling that is both minty and fruity. The palate is light and lithe but with grippy tension and loads of acidic energy, producing flavors from cherry and cranberry to bay leaf and eucalyptus. | Peterson Vineyard | 94 | 48 |
87,182 | us | Everything's nice about this dessert wine except for the thinness of flavor. It's honey-sweet, with firm tannins and a bracing jolt of warming alcohol, with sweet caramelization from wood. But the fruit is dilute. Needs greater concentration. | Orgaz Zinfandel | 83 | 26 |
57,095 | us | This wine shows great potential but is still so young and tightly wound, it takes time to suss out its delicately floral aromas of lavender and violet, which then give way to smooth, soft layers of peppercorn and chocolate. The tannins mellow on the finish, but this is big, bold wine made in a big, bold style. | Lot 596 Monte Rosso Vineyard | 90 | 35 |
20,220 | us | Voluptuous white peach and lighter butter notes form a classic nose set against a chalky backbone of lemon verbena and pink apple skins. The palate is tightly knit with lime skins, quinine and pink grapefruit pith, proving versatile and tartly acid-driven in style. | Gold Collection | 90 | 45 |
80,855 | us | Vibrant aromas of raspberry, tart cherry, lavender, red flowers and freshly plucked garden herbs show on the pretty nose of this bottling by Zac Wasserman. The sip starts with a touch of unexpected red-fruit richness, then rides waves of sandalwood, dried rose petals and thyme. The acidity is mouthwatering and the tannins a bit sticky. Altogether it is both light and lively. | Colson Canyon Vineyard | 93 | 38 |
44,441 | portugal | This is a deliciously ripe and fruity wine. Citrus and apricot and peach flavors are given a lift by a nutty, toasty character. It is rich and full, with minerality and acidity shooting through the attractive aftertaste. Drink now. | Golpe Branco | 90 | 15 |
85,177 | italy | Aromas of underbrush, tobacco, sunbaked earth and mature black-skinned fruit lead the nose on this fantastic, firmly structured red. On the concentrated palate, notes of licorice, graphite and clove add depth to the core of mature black cherry. Drink 2019–2024. | Bussia | 94 | 60 |
123,385 | spain | Dusty aromas of melon and apple smell a bit leesy. This feels round and complete, while melon, citrus and apple flavors turn more briny on the finish, where a saline quality takes over. Overall, this is bright and right. Drink now. | Single Vineyard Estate Bottled | 89 | 20 |
84,603 | us | Sourced from select barrels drawn from five estate vineyards, the reserve spent 10 months in oak. It is only made in exceptional years, and 2012 was certainly among the best in memory. Berry, cherry and toast components are here in full measure, with a sumptuous mocha-infused finish. Still young, this wine will show best with aeration, or tuck it away for some extra bottle age. | Reserve | 94 | 100 |
78,824 | france | A great Champagne, rich and full-bodied, with a fine mineral streak and almost of austerity that demands aging. It is tight on the structure, yet ripe on the mature fruit, which is changing into its secondary toast, walnut and quince. It could still age over five years or more. | Millésimé Brut | 93 | 95 |
19,523 | argentina | Uncommon exotic blueberry aromas are lean and grassy. In the mouth, this is high in acidity and scouring. Flavors match the nose, meaning this tastes sour and exotic, while the finish is sharp and scrubbing. | Ampakama | 83 | 11 |
36,070 | italy | Passo del Lupo Riserva delivers personality and surprises thanks to its extremely polished aromas of Indian spice, red berry, natural rubber and cola. The wood integration is lovely, and the wine is both spicy and fresh on the close. | Passo del Lupo Riserva | 90 | 40 |
46,574 | france | A light-colored wine, this reflects the cool character of the Hautes Côtes. The result is a wine that's stalky, fruity and layered with acidity. It has a lightly strawberry, juicy aftertaste. Drink from 2015. | Les Dames Huguettes | 85 | 42 |
19,574 | us | This is the winery's most expensive bottling, a late disgorged bubbly that has now seen a decade of age. It shows the elegant polish of the '97 Royal Cuvée, but is superior even to it in richness. The creamy smoothness is the star attraction, but so are the subtle citrus, raspberry, brioche and vanilla flavors. Impeccably dry balance guarantees that this beautiful brut will age effortlessly for 10 years, if not longer. | Carneros Cuvée | 95 | 50 |
61,147 | us | Aromas of cream, baked croissant, lemon custard and dried apricot characterize the nose of this offering from the winery's estate vineyard just below the Santa Lucia Highlands. The palate packs lemon-buttered toast, roasted almonds, seared green apples and a cement element into a strong bottling. | San Saba Vineyard | 91 | 49 |
79,945 | italy | Fragrant blue flower, plum and a whiff of mocha slowly emanate from the glass. The taut, savory palate presents Morello cherry, black raspberry, licorice and clove, while polished tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and structure. Drink through 2022. | Riserva | 90 | 40 |
5,950 | chile | Kind of bland and regular, but on the plus side it's fresh, feline and green, with lightly pickled gooseberry flavors. Fleshy and wan on the palate but with no glaring issues or off flavors. Drink now. | Estate Bottled | 84 | 7 |
28,620 | austria | Fresh, green fruit is topped by a creamy texture. It is apples and cream, with a touch of cinnamon—just like mom used to bake. And at the same time, there is minerality and lively acidity. | Ried Achleiten | 90 | 40 |
70,103 | france | Enticing aromas of freshly cut Cox Orange Pippin apples reach every corner of this easy, fruity wine. The palate is crisp yet full flavored, light-bodied and dry. The finish is lasting and superclean. | Alsace Dream | 89 | 23 |
71,114 | us | Big and bold, a Chard that shows off its terroir in the crisp, citrusy acidity and clean purity of fruit. The flavors veer toward pineapples and green tropical fruits. Oak plays a very prominent role, perhaps a little too much so, in this dry wine. | La Reina Vineyard | 86 | 25 |
65,958 | us | Hailing from old plantings in the Rocks District, this brings unique sagebrush, violet, blackberry, smoked meat, black pepper and wet stone notes. The palate is exquisitely pure and fresh, with abundant, layered blackberry and kirsch flavors. With its peppery finish and plush mouthfeel, it's swoon-worthy. | Voyageur Yellow Jacket Vineyard | 94 | 50 |
50,516 | spain | If you like Txakoli's high acidity and spritzy feel, then this is one of the best on the market. Waxy aromas of honeyed apple, warm radiator dust and cider are complex and pure. In the mouth, malic acidity rules, while flavors of nectarine, green apple and stony minerals finish long and pure. | Getaria | 89 | 25 |
33,307 | us | A Meritage-style Bordeaux blend, it's very soft and lacking structural cohesion. The flavors of extracted blackberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries and chocolate are almost good enough to compensate for the melted mouthfeel. | Bleu Saphir | 85 | 56 |
5,640 | spain | Ripe, sweet and stylish, with blackberry, root beer and herb aromas. Bulky yet balanced, with black cherry fruit that comes at you in jammy style. Black tea, ground spices, coffee and raw oak work the finish. A dark and handsome wine, but one that isn't overly complex and is ready to drink now through 2011. | Real De Asúa | 90 | 145 |
81,149 | italy | Aromas of toast, black plum, espresso and a whiff of coconut come together on this on this medium-bodied red. The palate offers dried black cherry, raspberry, anise, coffee and a green note of sage while close-grained tannins grip the finish. It closes on an astringent note. | Alto | 87 | 23 |
115,180 | us | The California appellation is used because the winery's estate vineyard is in Ventura County, north of Los Angeles—a cool-climate, coastal growing region. This is rewardingly dry and complex, with an intriguing cured-meat note along with ripe blackberry and cassis flavors. The tannin-acid balance is great, making it a very enjoyable wine to drink now with game, lamb and beef. | Elena | 91 | 40 |
6,945 | germany | Shows green fruit and slightly herbal nuances on the nose, then delivers crystalline structure and purity of lime fruit and liquid minerals in the mouth. Although only light to medium in body, this is a powerhouse, with a long finish. | Haardt Trocken | 89 | 38 |
95,417 | italy | A blend of Trebbiano, Passerina and Chardonnay, this offers aromas of cut grass, citrus, lemon zest, creamy vanilla and peach. The fresh acidity makes this a perfect match for crab legs and butter sauce. | Costalupo | 87 | 12 |
44,781 | us | Quiet and aromatically floral, this is a wine given time in both stainless steel and concrete, as well as a sizable percentage of neutral French oak. Lemon zest and grapefruit adorn a robust body of stony minerality and touches of spicy lemongrass. | Equitem | 93 | 30 |
6,776 | france | Rich, full, this is a great mouthful of ripe red apple and grapefruit. It is big, vivacious and densely mouthfilling. The acidity is certainly not aggressive, but offers freshness and crispness. | Grand Mouton | 89 | 26 |
59,158 | us | Made in the Mazzocco style, this Zin is enormously high in alcohol, namely 16.1%, and is fully dry. Shows a Porty headiness, with berry flavors that veer into chocolate-covered raisins and prunes. | Reserve Pony | 84 | 50 |
115,615 | us | A creative, dry-farmed blend of 47% Grenache, 40% Petite Sirah and 13% Zinfandel, this bottling shows dense sagebrush, cedar, sandalwood, pine and black gravel on the dark, shrubby nose. The palate offers olallieberries with a woody twist of dried rosemary and oregano, as well as dried orange-rind tartness. | The Wll | 92 | 40 |
68,054 | portugal | From vines in the Tua Valley, a tributary of the Douro, this is a rich wine, structured with dark and firm tannins. Although it is mature, the fruit is still fresh with black-plum flavors and a touch of dark chocolate. Drink the wine now and until 2020. | Brunheda Reserva | 88 | 35 |
42,233 | us | Aromas of peach and lime are followed by a sleek, crisp, off-dry palate with a long, lemony finish. A light spritz perks it up nicely. | Traditions | 89 | 13 |
56,451 | australia | Howard Park's single-vineyard wines continue to impress for their value and consistency. The 2004 Leston is a richly textured, velvety Cab, marked by earthy, loamy scents and classic cassis, vanilla and tobacco flavors. Drink 2009–2015. | Leston | 91 | 20 |
16,953 | us | This Bordeaux blend is dry, smooth and complex. There's a wonderful earthiness and herbalilty to it, with green olives complementing Cabernet's blackberry and black currant fruit, as well as the effects of oak aging. Shows real elegance and interest, at a very fair price. Drink now. | Cabernet Family | 90 | 20 |
113,842 | italy | Aromas of yellow flower and tropical fruit mingle together in the glass. The vibrant palate offers banana, pineapple and citrus alongside bright acidity. | Morabianca | 87 | 21 |
110,753 | portugal | This lively, fruity wine has fine acidity that's smoothed by creamy pear and green plum flavors. There is a touch of sweetness—perhaps some residual sugar—from grapes that were harvested when very ripe. Drink over the next few months. | Montefino Branco | 84 | 15 |
32,180 | france | With some good concentration and hints of the wood aging, this ripe, full wine has both fruit and tannins. A stalky, black currant element adds texture as well as a fresh aftertaste. Drink from 2016. | Cuvée Prestige | 86 | 25 |
112,335 | us | This wine is a blend of fruit from top sites DuBrul (60%) and Klipsun. Appealing aromas of milk chocolate, herb, vanilla, French-oak spices and cherry lead to supple, focused cherry, date and spice flavors, capped off by an exceptionally long finish. It delivers both unabashed appeal and plenty of nuance. | Reserve | 92 | 85 |
24,348 | new zealand | Lifted floral aromas include a hint of white pepper and green apples. Flavors are fresh and zesty, showing more mineral notes than fruit. This would be a nice match with chicken satay on the patio. | Private Bin | 86 | 15 |
98,021 | us | This is an easy-drinking, roundly accessible vineyard designate, with a depth and breadth of black fruit, cedar, currant and cocoa powder. A juicy midpalate gives way to an integrated finish, unburdened by tannin and oak, despite the mountain provenance and full-bodied power of the wine. | Haystack Vineyard | 91 | 70 |
8,492 | france | A delicate but complex nose of peony, bergamot, Anjou pear and hard melon transition to a somewhat surprisingly lean mouth flooded with citrus flavors. The nuances of the bouquet are mostly missing on the palate, but this remains a clean and refreshing white. | Blanc | 86 | 13 |
12,393 | italy | With delicate aromas of yellow flowers and notes of exotic fruit, this is a classic, bright Soave. The juicy palate offers subtle peach, apples and honeydew melon and a hint of almond alongside fresh acidity. Sip as an apéritif or pair with light first courses and appetizers. | Vigne di Sande | 87 | 13 |
124,547 | us | Ripe fruit combines with fine tannins to make for a Cabernet that's easy to drink, yet good enough for an expensive cut of steak. The black cherry and raspberry flavors have a brambly edge, almost like a Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. Don't look for Napa smoothness and opulence; instead, let the rustic nature of this wine charm you. | Reserve | 89 | 50 |
46,349 | italy | This opens with aromas of toast, oak and a whiff of coffee. The palate is still rather closed but eventually reveals raw cherry, anise, clove and ground pepper accompanied by bracing tannins and racy acidity. A note of dried sage closes the finish. | del Comune di Barolo | 88 | 55 |
51,253 | us | This Chardonnay is made in a leaner, lower alcohol style. In place of the fat, rich fruit of some Chards you'll find a tart minerality, with the citrus and peach flavors containing hints of sweet green peas. Gains extra points for elegance. | Floodgate Vineyard Clone 95 | 90 | 40 |
47,452 | france | Honeysuckle notes hover over ripe pears. The palate boosts these notions even more with some residual sweetness that enhances the fruitiness. Edged with pleasant pithiness, the finish is off dry but balanced. | Lieu-dit Altenburg | 89 | 18 |
46,785 | us | This is 70% Cabernet, 20% Merlot. Dark, tight and loaded with fruits, this balanced, juicy wine has it all—elegance, length, finesse and mouth appeal. Blackberry and black cherry fruits dominate, with light suggestions of pretty leaf, tobacco, earth and some iron. | Coalescence Red Wine | 91 | 30 |
98,795 | chile | This blend of Carmenère and Carignan opens with very woody, resiny aromas as well as black-fruit depth to support all that oak. An austere, oaky, acidic palate is drawing, while toasty, herbal, roasted berry flavors are resiny and salty tasting prior to an all-wood finish. | Enki | 87 | 40 |