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81,699 | us | Roussanne (58%) takes the lead on this wine, with the balance Viognier. White flowers, peach and lees aromas lead to lightly styled stone-fruit flavors that display a sense of elegance. It all seems a bit faint but provides appeal. | Lawrence Vineyard | 88 | 25 |
72,641 | france | Fresh lemony notes are signalled on the nose and fizz on the simple, fruit-driven palate. There is an element of creaminess but the frothing mouthfeel is all about refreshment and easy fruit. | Giersberger Brut Rosé | 88 | 23 |
102,386 | us | Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is a blend of all five classic Bordeaux varieties. It's dry and tannic and rather austere, with herb-infused black currant, tea and oak flavors. Drink it soon. | Mercury Rising | 86 | 22 |
64,445 | us | A young, 100% varietal and estate-farmed wine, this is a soft, thick and dusty gathering of chocolate and blackberry jam, filled in with wild game and leather. Robust and still tightly wound, it needs to open in the glass to unveil further complexities of texture and black pepper. | Paolo's Vineyard Estate Grown | 90 | 38 |
31,920 | italy | Here is a broad and bold expression of Brunello with a dark appearance, ripe fruit flavors, cured meat, leather and lingering intensity. There's a genuine but one-dimensional feel in the mouth with more heavy tones of tobacco and spice to follow. | Riserva | 90 | 130 |
75,605 | us | A bit harsh and green in tannins, with menthol-infused blackberry and cherry flavors that finish in a scour of pepper. Drink now. | Reserve Richard McDowell Vineyard | 85 | 18 |
97,196 | us | A blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, slightly oxidized but still drinking nicely, this is bone dry and scented with lightly toasted grain. Ripe apple fruit and a whiff of honeysuckle add interest. Drink soon. | Wysling Band of Sisters | 86 | 16 |
114,393 | us | Coming from the oldest Syrah vineyard in the state, this wine brings aromas of herbs, coffee and dark fruit. The flavors are soft and smooth, showing polish and poise along with a finish that lingers. | Chapel Block Red Willow Vineyard | 90 | 55 |
115,795 | spain | Capellanes waded through some weak efforts in 2002 and 2003, but this vintage marks undisputed excellence for a reserva. The wine has alluring smoky, sultry notes to match its bold fruit, while the flavors of blackberry, dark spice and chocolate announce perfect raw material and a deft winemaking hand, i.e. controlled oak. Delicious now through 2014. | Reserva | 93 | 53 |
117,966 | portugal | A ripe and structured wine, this is full in the mouth and rich with blackberry fruit. The tannins are firm while also finely integrated into the generous fruitiness. The wine is mature and ready to drink with a juicy aftertaste. | Quinta do Sanguinhal | 90 | 29 |
20,128 | portugal | This is a rustic wine with very ripe fruit that gives a red jelly flavor. It is simple, with a dry edge and acidity, ready to drink now. | Casa de Cambres Colheita | 84 | 12 |
67,670 | italy | Raw oak, coconut, roasted coffee bean and oak-driven spice sensations dominate the nose and the palate. It lacks the fruit richness necessary to support the raspy tannins that leave a rough, astringent finish. | Ciauri'a | 85 | 19 |
10,390 | us | This is a juicy, buttery, nicely defined bottle with caramel and butterscotch flavors that run through its heart. Thoroughly delicious fruit notes of key lime and apple pie complete the picture. | Shirley Mays Lewis Estate Vineyard | 91 | 24 |
89,436 | us | Sharp acidity makes this young wine a bit tart now. It has solid flavors of cherries, raspberries, bacon and smoky sandalwood, and is dry and silky. Decant for a few hours, or better yet, give it a year or two in the cellar. | Filigreen Vineyard | 90 | 47 |
7,890 | us | The Fusion in question is the blend—an unusual combination of 61% Pinot Noir, 21% Syrah and 18% Merlot. Some tasters will find it works well as an everyday, all-purpose red. The jumble of red fruits is matched to a strong streak of vanilla, with some stemmy flavors coming up in the tannins. | Pinot Fusion | 84 | 18 |
126,819 | italy | Very dry and dusty, this blend of Carricante and Catarratto does a great job of showing the volcanic characteristics of Mt. Etna. There is fruit in the form of citrus, pear and melon, and the wine presents a tangy grapefruit finish, with a pretty mineral nuance as well. | Etna Bianco | 90 | 28 |
69,629 | italy | Made with overripe Garganega grapes, this opens with aromas of baked yellow fruit, lightly toasted oak and roasted almond. The round palate offers candied citrus zest, mature apple, dried apricot, a confectionary note and a hint of liqueur. Soft acidity accompanies the rich flavors. | Le Rive | 89 | 35 |
32,683 | us | Pie cherry and raspberry fruit flavors open, with gentle barrel notes of toast and caramel. Balanced and light, this has a pleasing elegance, though a quick finish suggests a lack of depth. | Love Puppets | 87 | 30 |
68,301 | us | Although the challenging vintage resulted in just a half-ton per acre of Chardonnay in this dry appellation (a third of its normal yield), this wine is fantastic. Flinty and smoky aromas lead to Gala apple, white peach and lemon peel on the nose, while the palate combines salt, grapefruit pith and seared apple flavors. A sharp line of acidity brings it all into balance. | Fortieth Anniversary Vintage | 91 | 42 |
60,365 | us | This Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne blend is the poster child for overoaked white wine. Buttered toast, butterscotch and caramel dominate the underlying tropical fruit, orange and lime flavors. Exceptionally high alcohol also adds to the impression of unbalanced sweetness. | Diosa Blanc | 84 | 45 |
29,567 | us | A thin, uninspiring wine with citrus and apple sauce flavors and lots of acidity. Tastes watered down, but will do in a pinch. | Private Selection | 83 | 11 |
25,962 | argentina | With oak-driven aromas of mocha, coffee, cedar and berry fruits, this blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is effusive on the nose. Concentrated and huge, but well balanced, it offers high-volume berry, herb, chocolate and spice flavors—the lynchpins of excellent wines. Spicy, long and elegant on the finish, this is the real deal. Drink through 2021. | Unus | 93 | 50 |
6,397 | italy | Aromas of green apple, Bartlett pear, citrus and sage lead into the lightly sparkling palate. Fresh acidity lifts the rich flavors. | Cuvée Viviana | 86 | 28 |
106,736 | germany | Juicy streaks of grapefruit and pineapple in this spry, dry Riesling are cut by laser-focused acidity and rocky edges of slate. It's approachable and fresh yet abundantly elegant. Drink now through 2018. | Dr. L Dry | 90 | 12 |
99,578 | us | Inky black, thick and juicy with a mélange of berry flavors. Laced around the voluptuous fruit are threads of dark chocolate, and the wine seamlessly moves into a finish with even darker notes of toast, char and coffee grounds. For all of its power, it keeps the alcohol in the mid-14% range, with no burn at all. | Jolie Bouche | 91 | 36 |
17,588 | us | While initially quite closed, time and aeration seem to replace dusty mineral and smoke tones on the nose of this dry rosé with prettier notes of blossom and cherry. It's delicately concentrated but revitalizing and refreshing. | Rosé of | 87 | 15 |
61,809 | us | Blended with less than a handful of Petite Sirah, this wine is thick and ultraripe, showing dense chocolate and plum sauce flavors, accented with soy. | Sullivan Reserve | 85 | 52 |
88,991 | us | Another of the producer's estate-grown offerings, this vineyard-designate is bittersweet on the palate, rich and yet softly smooth in anise and waxy apple. Plenty of acidity buoys the experience, adding to the wine's ability to stay crisply refreshing on the finish. | Bow Tie Vineyard | 90 | 45 |
29,188 | spain | Floral aromas and tropical scents are a touch heavy and oily. This blend of Viura and Chardonnay is citrusy in the mouth, with little variation on that theme. Tangerine, orange and tart nectarine flavors finish bright and juicy. | Estate Bottled Viura-Chardonnay | 85 | 15 |
42,716 | italy | Bright berry, rose and baking spice aromas unfold in the glass. The polished palate offers raspberry compote, juicy cherry, licorice, tobacco and chopped herb alongside smooth, velvety tannins. It's already extremely tempting. Drink 2018–2023. | Bricco San Biagio | 92 | 80 |
121,665 | us | An interesting Merlot that shows a huge improvement over the '02 and '03, possibly because the vintage was warmer and the fruit got ripe. The winery still has work to do on this bottling, but the '04 is tannic and rich, and shows the blackberry, currant and cedar flavors you want in an ultrapremium Merlot. | Pocai Vineyard | 87 | 24 |
95,541 | portugal | The top wine from Romaneira shows the power and the richness that can come from this property. Aging for 14 months in wood has just enhanced the opulent black fruits, ripe tannins and acidity. It is an impressive wine, made for aging and not likely to be ready until 2020. | Reserva | 95 | 60 |
23,158 | italy | Ripe and chewy, this earthy wine opens with aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, scorched soil, grilled herb and game. The big, round palate doles out ripe blackberry, spiced blueberry, licorice and ground pepper alongside velvety tannins. | S'arai | 90 | 45 |
69,349 | us | Blended with 18% Merlot, this shows a mix of black cherry, fig and sweet prune fruit flavors. Some smoke from barrel aging comes in, and it's good right up to the finish, which has a gluey undertone. | Barrel Select | 86 | 35 |
27,561 | us | The most easily accessible of J. Lohr's Bordeaux series, this Cabernet Franc-led ode to Saint-Émilion opens with caramel, vanilla and crème de cassis on the lavish nose. There is ample structure on the palate, with medium tannins, but it's soft enough to enjoy now, with rich fudge, clove and chai flavors laid across tasty black fruits. | Cuvée St. E | 94 | 50 |
126,696 | italy | The wine is aged one year in oak to achieve a soft mouthfeel backed by aromas of mature cherry, blackberry jam and exotic spice. The wine is extremely dense and rich—almost too much so— and delivers a powerful blast of cherry fruit on the close. | Trebulanum | 85 | 26 |
67,814 | us | The see-through strawberry color announces the lightness of the vintage. But it smells attractive and pleasant, with cedar and briar. In the mouth, it runs along a tart, lean line, again a reflection on the year. There's some Burgundian elegance, but only minimal depth of fruit. Overall a pretty wine best for drinking with food. | Rion Reserve | 87 | 38 |
15,121 | argentina | Raspberry and cherry aromas are light and pleasing, while the palate exhibits those same friendly and inviting raspberry flavors along with some citrus. A fresh and clean wine, nothing more or less. But it manages to rise above the masses via its focus, length and purity. | Rosé | 87 | 13 |
122,774 | us | The mouthfeel is flat and the flavors generic, despite the reserve designation. Light cranberry and pomegranate fruits are set against strongly herbal and earthy components. | Reserve | 85 | 29 |
43,060 | us | On its own, this Mourvèdre-based Rhône-style blend is fairly straightforward. It has candied aromas and tastes, suggesting raspberry-flavored licorice and cola. However, it is dry and crisp in acidity, balanced overall. It will be a fine companion to a wide range of fare. | Esprit de Beaucastel Grown & Bottled on the Estate Mourvèdre-Grenache-Syrah-Counoise | 90 | 55 |
75,702 | us | This bottling exhibits both the ripe and fresh aspects of the grape. The nose shows peach custard, honeysuckle and tuberose touches, while the palate is framed by acidic verve. Candied yellow apple, melon and lemon custard flavors are cut by that racy acidity. | Thompson Vineyard | 90 | 27 |
59,090 | france | Rich, deliciously fruity and ripe, this combines warmth with a more mineral undertow that cuts through the palate, creating a wine that is refreshing and mouth-filling. It would be worth aging for two years or more. | Domaine Long-Depaquit | 87 | 20 |
15,639 | italy | You can't go wrong with this Amarone from one of the area's most storied houses. It always shows consistent quality and the 2010 is no exception. It boasts ripe black cherry and white pepper notes, with hints of raisin and almond. Velvety smooth and round, it's also fresh and very drinkable. Enjoy after 2016 for additional complexity. | Estate Collection | 92 | 40 |
87,210 | spain | Minty cherry aromas and a distant mineral note akin to crushed seashells set up an honest, slightly rubbery palate with medicinal cherry flavors that come with a touch of bitterness. A juicy, steady finish is fresh but straightforward. | Crianza | 86 | 11 |
29,251 | italy | Jasmine, honeysuckle and tropical fruit aromas lead the nose. The round palate doles out juicy peach, mature pear and green apple. Fresh acidity brightens the creamy flavors while a mineral vein and an herbal note add depth. | Le Creete | 91 | 25 |
444 | austria | Earthy, savory notes of yeast and miso swing alongside the green pear flavors. There is spice and concentration on the midpalate and some tingling pepper spice. | Altweingarten | 88 | 12 |
84,588 | us | Camaspelo is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with 20% Merlot. The fruit shines through brightly in this cooler vintage, black cherry and plum with a saline minerality. The wine saw 40% new oak, perhaps for the last time, as Christophe Baron believes “the barrel is dead” and is moving to all-neutral, large format foudres, puncheons and concrete. Soft, supple and sensuous, this is a delicious wine drinking quite nicely already. | Camaspelo | 94 | 75 |
128,565 | us | Yellow cherry and blossom notes soften the bracing lemon-lime backbone in this light-footed dry Riesling. Crisp honeydew and quince flavors are sprightly and bright, finishing brisk and clean. | Dry | 87 | 17 |
107,946 | us | A bit smoky and savory in style, this slightly off-dry wine balances earthy mineral tones with flavors of pressed pear and apple. Sprightly acidity gives it a refreshing, easy-drinking quality. | Humphreys Vineyard | 86 | 22 |
28,598 | us | This friendly red blend, made with Cabernet, Steuben and Ives, starts with aromas of allspice, cherry and pepper followed by flavors of fresh, tart red berry and spice. It's a fun and easy-drinking red that will pair well with myriad dishes, from pasta to grilled steaks. | Old Mill Red | 83 | 11 |
84,573 | argentina | Aromas of wild flowers, honey, lychee and oily citrus fruits announce a minerally palate with steely yet tropical flavors of citrus and lychee. This is better cut than most, with racy acidity that keeps things running on the finish. Drink now. | Don David Reserve | 89 | 17 |
76,045 | italy | Taste that bright Sicilian sunshine: this Inzolia delivers ripe notes of exotic fruit, papaya and pineapple. The overall effect is creamy and smooth, making for a well-made wine with good staying power. | Inzolia | 86 | 18 |
12,295 | italy | Nei Cannubi from Poderi Einaudi is textbook Barolo; the kind of wine you can bank on for an elegant and enlightening drinking experience. You see that, here, all the elements are perfectly in place and stacked for maximum pleasure. Aromas of blue flower, berry and shaved mineral build in intensity and the wine is determined and persistent on the palate. | Nei Cannubi | 94 | 100 |
32,725 | chile | Aromas of baking spice, dusty berry and Band-Aid introduce a rugged palate, with an intense joining of extraction, tannins and acidity. Plum, raspberry, cassis and cola flavors hold form on a ripe, generous finish this Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot blend. | El Principal Andetelmo | 90 | 70 |
53,411 | italy | From the makers of Italy's legendary Sassicaia, this 70-30 Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese blend delivers sweet cherry aromas backed by vanilla and tobacco. This wine has shown a great improvement over the years it has been produced. | Le Difese | 90 | 30 |
7,644 | italy | A great value choice, I Versi Bianco (made with Grecanico, Inzolia and Grillo) is a crisp wine, with easy aromas of lemon zest, cut grass, almond skin and crushed brimstone. Pair it with Southwestern grilled chicken salad. | I Versi Bianco | 85 | 8 |
129,272 | slovenia | This blend is garnet colored with a hint of eucalyptus in the bouquet, opening up to aromas of black fruit, forest floor and freshly picked mushroom. Minerality abounds on the palate, with flavors of red berries and black plums. | Cuvée Morel | 90 | 46 |
113,949 | france | This is a crisp, refreshing wine. With a mousse that is lively but with a creamy edge, it offers attractive apple fruitiness. A hint of toast suggests some good bottle age. The wine finishes with a mineral, tangy aftertaste. | La Burgondie Brut Réserve | 90 | 11 |
8,105 | us | Fresh, light and zesty on the nose, this bottling by South African winemaker Ernst Storm shows crushed raspberries, wild thyme and a touch of smoke on the nose. A tantalizingly vibrant energy excites the tongue once sipped, with flavors of tangy red fruit, smoked oregano and shaved pork roast showing on the palate. | John Sebastiano VIneyard | 93 | 55 |
93,846 | us | This is a very friendly wine that is medium bodied, has a brownish tint to the color, slightly earthy aromas, warm fruit flavors like cooked cherries and a touch of brown sugar, plus a mellow lightly tannic texture. | Durate-Georgetown Vineyard | 87 | 30 |
100,030 | germany | Makes an interesting contrast with the J.J. Prüm bottling from the same site, weighing in at a full 1.5% less in finished alcohol, and showing mineral-inflected passion fruit flavors and a touch of vanilla. The sweetness is finely balanced by mouthwatering acidity on the finish. | Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett | 90 | 25 |
77,751 | spain | Compost, tomato leaf and gritty berry aromas control the nose on this underripe and tannic Rioja. Stalky flavors of tomato and berry fruits are definitively herbal, while the finish is toasty due to oak covering but also rough and stalky. | Gaudium | 86 | 45 |
36,835 | argentina | Dark, ripe, tarry aromas announce a macho Malbec. This is jammy and pulpy in texture, with more than enough extraction. Herbal, woodsy black-fruit flavors are supported by an oaky, resiny finish with black-pepper spice notes. Drink through 2018. | Hey Malbec | 89 | 20 |
39,912 | france | Seemingly picked on the early side, with slightly green, underripe flavors underscored by crisp acids and firm tannins. Has plenty of depth and concentration, but don't expect it to ever fully blossom. Try it now with rare steak. | Organic | 84 | 24 |
15,205 | germany | Rippling layers of candle wax and honey lend roundness and richness to this spry, citrusy Riesling. A late-release bottling, it offsets fresh, concentrated tangerine flavor with dusty spice notes and a delicious mineral oil sheen. The finish is long and quite dry. | Alte Reben Bopparder Hamm Feinherb | 94 | 33 |
54,943 | france | Produced from the old vines of one of Cahor's emblematic estates, this is a dark, dense and concentrated wine. Full of black plum skins that are balanced with acidity, it is rich with black cherry and a smoky character from the wood aging. This 100% Malbec does need aging and should be drunk from 2019. | La Lande Cavagnac | 93 | 40 |
12,876 | us | Tastes brittle and aloof in its youth, with a very dry mouthfeel dominated by acidity and tannins, although the texture is silky and smooth. You don't want to open this too soon. Given the core of cherries and pomegranates, it should develop, but no guarantees. The Freestone area is very cool and its possibilities are unknown but promising. | Balistreri Family Vineyard Freestone View Block | 91 | 100 |
94,459 | spain | A somewhat flat baked jammy nose offers up a helping dose of oak spice. This feels chunky but largely healthy, while oaky minty flavors of berry fruits and plum show a tomato-like quality on a blocky finish. | Viña Real Crianza | 87 | 15 |
47,917 | us | Sourced from the original 1965 planting, this wine demands your patience and full attention. Displaying a deep straw, slightly tawny hue, it opens with lightly spicy, nuanced threads of mint, hay, olive oil, green banana and almond. It seems almost ephemeral, but with some hours of breathing time it opens into a full-bodied, dense and compelling wine, with the extra dimensions that old vines can provide. Drink now through 2030. | Original Vines Reserve | 95 | 45 |
69,740 | us | The value bottling from this producer, this wine bursts with pretty scents and raspberry fruit flavors. It carries a nice hint of citrus tang, and still lighter notes of mocha and caramel. Modest in proportion, but generous in flavor, it's ready for immediate enjoyment. | Oregon | 90 | 25 |
53,672 | austria | A rich style of Grüner, showing tropical fruits, pears and classic pepper. It is rounded out with lively acidity and some green skin structure, but still leaves ripeness in the aftertaste. Screwcap. | Kremser Gebling | 88 | 20 |
39,620 | us | Cinnamon and spearmint elements give depth to the pinpoint, laser-sharp fruit notes of cherry blossom and strawberry on this bottling. Strong herbal flavors of thyme and marjoram and spices of green cardamom of peppercorn hit the palate right away, seasoning cranberry and pomegranate fruit, and finishing on a slate minerality. | Soberanes Vineyard | 92 | 55 |
9,572 | spain | Scratchy, horsey berry aromas set up a fresh, regular palate. Plum, berry and peppery flavors are basic, while the finish dries out fast while showing a wood character along with juicy acidity. | Castillo de Albai | 86 | 10 |
129,308 | us | A bittersweet apple element gives this wine an intellectual component, tempering its richer crème brûlée-like flavors. Medium-bodied, with crisp acidity, it shows off the estate vineyard site well, in a well-regarded vintage. | Sexton Hill Vineyard Estate Grown Estate Bottled | 90 | 38 |
71,760 | us | This wine is dark-colored, full-flavored and firmly structured, and will pair nicely with a big protein like a grilled steak or osso buco. It does a great job of combining concntrated dark-fruit flavors with some dark chocolate, on a bracing texture of good acidity and fine-grained tannins. | Coccineous Estate | 90 | 45 |
53,418 | us | This winery has succeeded in producing a lovely Bordeaux-blend wine in this difficult vintage. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, and including all five classic Bordeaux grapes, this wine is rich and opulent with blackberry jam, blueberry, currant and anise flavors, enhanced with new oak. Give it a decant and enjoy it over the next year or two. | Baby Blue | 91 | 25 |
85,416 | canada | This is just the second vintage for this winery, whose inviting labels look like handwritten notes. The rosé captures the bright color, fresh fruit and silky texture of its Pinot Noir grape; it's a perfect salmon or turkey wine, and one you could happily sip as an apéritif. | Vaïla Pinot Noir | 90 | 24 |
85,281 | us | This 100% varietal wine opens with alluring aromas of plum, clove, stems and spice. The purple-fruit flavors are palate coating, speckled with cocoa and barrel accents throughout. | Margaret's Vineyard | 90 | 55 |
108,037 | italy | Made with the native grape Nerello Mascalese, this structured wine opens with aromas of coffee, espresso, black berries and subtle oak. The palate offers up ripe black cherry and licorice, alongside bracing tannins and evident alcohol. | Feudo Rosso | 89 | 40 |
62,872 | us | Lots of ripe, sweet jammy cherry and raspberry fruit in this polished Pinot. Crisp acidity gives it a fortunate balance. It's for drinking now. | Poseidon's Vineyard | 86 | 30 |
81,971 | argentina | This almost translucent brick-colored Pinot offers aromas of lettuce leaf, orange peel and dried red fruits. It's light, edgy and fresh in feel, with flavors of salted meat and herbal plum. A tangy citric finish is primed with racy acidity. Fermented and aged in egg-shaped cement tanks. | Eggo Filoso | 89 | 30 |
73,394 | greece | This fumé starts with aromas of peach, vanilla and spice, followed by an elegant balance of citrus fruit, toasted vanilla and lemon zest. Fresh but with added body, this SB will pair well with oilier, bolder flavored fish, cheese, cream dishes. | Fumé | 89 | 40 |
86,728 | us | This wine is extremely well integrated and approachable on the nose, with crushed pepper notes spicing up the elegant black currant and plum aromas. Thyme, fennel pollen and licorice notes sing throughout the palate's dark but restrained black fruit, all held together by tarry structure. Drink 2018–2023. | Bien Nacido Vineyard | 92 | 50 |
3,641 | chile | Fluffy, sweet aromas of peach, pear and vanilla are as good as it gets. Tastes of powdered sugar and the most forced oak you can imagine. Not at all surprising that it's resiny on the finish. | Reserve | 80 | 15 |
84,241 | england | A touch of blossom honey enriches the tart but ripe apple notes of the nose. On the palate that honeyed touch turns into lemony, golden shortbread while the tart apple notes are joined by fresh, ripe lemon. Thousands of tiny, pin-prick bubbles make for a creamy, elegant mousse. The contrast between honeyed, autolytic richness and bright, pure citrus is a joy. This wine is exciting and elegant, drawing you to its mellower, richer core. The purity on the finish is luminous and long. | Blanc de Blancs | 94 | 56 |
82,030 | us | Juicy, leathery and earthy on the palate, this is a densely extracted blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. It presents dry, lengthy tannins and a rusticity of dusty clove, finishing lean and restrained. | Sori Bricco Vineyard | 88 | 80 |
26,465 | us | An acidic wine that doesn't offer much richness, but has other things going for it. It's low in alcohol and bone dry, with red cherry, tobacco, clove and pepper flavors. Grows on you for elegance. Drink with ahi tuna, steak tartare, ham, Chinese spare ribs. | Vieilles Vignes | 88 | 18 |
57,092 | argentina | Classy aromas of pear, stone fruits and resiny but controlled oak lead to a pure, moderately woody and balanced palate that delivers ripe apple, melon and peach flavors along with oak backing. Vanilla and walnut flavors grace a nicely textured, creamy yet lively finish. | Plot N°2 Single Vineyard | 90 | 50 |
26,191 | us | Made in a lighter, slightly more rustic and less ripe manner, with herb-infused black currant and licorice flavors. A vigorous young 100% Cab elaborated with plenty of new oak. Drink now through 2013. | Estate Bottled | 89 | 55 |
57,642 | new zealand | As usual, the Wairau Reserve is Saint Clair's biggest, plushest, most opulent Sauvignon Blanc bottling. Bold and unabashedly tropical in nature, it screams passion fruit aloud, then settles down into a mouthwatering, slightly chalky finish of immodest length. | Wairau Reserve | 92 | 29 |
7,948 | us | The grapes sure got ripe even in this cool, balanced vintage, so that the wine is jammy in cherry, black raspberry and cola flavors. It's delicious and crisply elegant, with a silky texture, but a little direct and forward. Probably at its best now. | Sangiacomo Vineyards | 88 | 48 |
78,835 | us | A bombastic blend of 44% Syrah, 19% Grenache, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Mourvèdre and 9% Petite Sirah, this wine offers blueberry ice cream, chocolate-chip cookies, crushed berries and hot gingerbread on the luxurious nose. The palate packs a similarly vast array of flavors that range from tobacco and dried mint to pine forest and pencil shavings, as well as black currant, black loam and baking spice. | Beyond Category | 93 | 69 |
43,301 | us | Made mostly from Chardonnay, with some Pinot Gris, this is a sweet, simple sparkling wine. It has sugary orange and lime flavors, and the mouthfeel is scoury. | Blanc de Blancs | 84 | 22 |
68,261 | france | This is an attractive pink-colored wine that is beautifully fresh while also having some rich strawberry fruit cut with acidity. There is a touch of pepper that gives a dry and lightly tannic core. Drink from the end of 2015. | Tête de Cuvée | 90 | 20 |
34,226 | italy | A tiny percentage of Chardonnay is added to the sparkling blend to render a slightly softer and more generous presence in the mouth. Spicy white peppercorn, citrus and drying mineral are followed stone fruit and melon. | Fagher Brut | 88 | 15 |
95,831 | us | Dry, acidic and a little earthy, this shows elegance and restraint. With a medium level of alcohol and subtle citrus and mineral flavors, this wine is ready to drink now with roasted chicken or grilled salmon. | Peters Vineyard | 87 | 28 |
41,903 | us | Cocoa, vanilla and baking spice aromas lead off this wine, along with plum. On the palate rich, textured dark fruit flavors intermingle with barrel spices. The fruit and oak have equal footing. | Stonetree Vineyard | 90 | 25 |
71,234 | us | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Syrah, this offers high-toned aromas, with notes of green herb, cocoa and green pepper. The palate is chalky in feel, with the tannins seeming bunched up and dry. Cocoa notes linger on the finish. The greenness on the aromas is hard to get around. | Estate Grown Ruah Proprietary | 87 | 20 |
42,605 | us | Heavily fragrant purple fruit, from baked blueberry to fresh boysenberry jam, meets with melted dark chocolate, black rocks and mint leaf-topped cola on the nose of this Tannat, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot blend. Blackberry juice, caramel cream and coffee flavors show on the palate that is laced with soft tannins and a ton of acidity. | Black Betty | 89 | 45 |
120,357 | us | It's keen in acidity and somewhat overripe, with the taste of prune macaroons. It's also pretty tannic. Doesn't seem likely to develop with age. | Pence Ranch Clone 2A | 84 | 60 |