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119,337 | italy | This robust rosato, made from the native grape Nerello Mascalese on the slopes of Mount Etna, is loaded with dark cherry and crushed strawberry sensations. The bright, juicy palate is accented by notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Pair this with appetizers, quiche or summer salads. | Barbazzale Rosato | 87 | 15 |
96,676 | us | Lots of rich, layered black cherry and currant fruit in this dry Cabernet, which was blended with some Cab Franc and Petite Verdot. There are also interesting notes of mushrooms beginning to emerge as the wine picks up bottle age. The finish, though, is simple despite some firm tannins, and it's hard to see the wine going anywhere, so drink up. | Star Lane Vineyard | 87 | 44 |
81,475 | new zealand | A ripe, powerful Pinot, this wine is bursting with sweet cherry, chocolate and vanillan oak spice. The palate brings forth more ripe fruit with chewy but well structured tannins and a savory finish. Drink now–2024. | RKV Reserve | 89 | 120 |
53,512 | france | Opening with its rich nose of hay, honeysuckle and yeasty scents, this offering establishes itself as a pleaser, with a smooth mouthfeel, grapefruit and apple flavors offset by tropical fruit notes, and a zingy brisk finish. It’s a tasty offering that possesses a lot of different elements, all well-handled and nicely balanced. | Blue Top Brut | 89 | 35 |
847 | france | The Pinot-ness of this wine is undeniable: its structure is of velvet, and its aromas convey freshly turned earth, autumnal oak leaf and subdued red-cherry fruit. There is a depth that evokes deep forests. Have this with furred or feathered game. | Galets Oligocène | 90 | 33 |
90,774 | us | From a vineyard that overlooks the wild Marin Coast, with plenty of Pacific Ocean fog, this is an earthy, cool-climate and beguiling wine, speckled in clove, cinnamon and a brightness of wild cherry, raspberry and orange peel. Light and refined, its finish is dusted in pine leaves. | English Hill Vineyard | 93 | 49 |
36,875 | argentina | This mature, yeasty sparkler from Mendoza smells of brioche and baked apple. Flavors of sourdough bread, cider and white mushroom finish bready and soft, so drink now. | Brut | 87 | 32 |
124,140 | italy | A generous and lush blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot, this ruby red wine shows a soft, approachable side to Montefalco wines, which are usually known for hard tannins. You could pair this expression with pasta or grilled beef, thanks to its forthcoming aromas of black fruit, spice and dark chocolate. | Riserva | 90 | 45 |
76,998 | portugal | In the ownership of the Cálem family since the 19th century, Sagrado produces firmly structured wines. This dark and dense example is only just ready to drink. It is a powerful and juicy wine, full of opulent black fruits that are balanced by acidity. | Reserva | 92 | 25 |
54,779 | spain | This smooth and elegant Priorat offers a fine mix of red fruit, tobacco, spice and vanilla on the bouquet. It feels fresh and crisp in the mouth, with ample body and solid flavors of licorice, toast and black fruits. Things darken up on the finish, where molasses, pepper and spice notes run out for a good, long time. Drink now–2019. | Clos Galena | 92 | 55 |
36,683 | us | This bottling shows off more savory smoke than fresh fruit, with soy, black and white pepper and teriyaki/peppercorn-crusted beef aromas. The structure is surprisingly fresher and more clean, with lighter blueberry, pepper and more soy. | Hampton Vineyard | 91 | 35 |
27,418 | australia | Savory, meaty notes marry nicely with plummy fruit and clove spice in this wonderfully supple example of Yarra Valley Shiraz. With extended aeration, this wine develops lots of smoky, ashy notes—a possible side effect of nearby bush fires—so I'd opt for drinking it over the next couple of years. | Underhill | 91 | 95 |
61,245 | portugal | Initially just juicy black currants, it shows a more structured side very slowly. The result is a fruity wine, ready to drink soon. | Aragonês da Peceguina | 85 | 27 |
38,724 | france | Earth and citrus pith make for an untypical opening. The soft palate follows with far more fruit than expected, underscored by a dollop of sweetness that brings out perfumed apricot and ripe, yellow peach. The depth of fruit and its purity is beguiling, like a cloud of juicy, generous ripeness. | Vignoble d'E | 90 | 40 |
34,955 | us | This site is seeing an increasing number of vineyard-designated bottles made from it. This one brings brooding aromas of dark fruit, licorice and spice that lead to full-bodied, almost jammy fruit flavors. It shows a lot of hedonism but retains its impeccable balance. | Antagonist Elephant Mountain | 91 | 45 |
91,543 | italy | Made from 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon—organically farmed—this polished red opens with aromas of black-skinned fruit, violet and Mediterranean herb. On the full-bodied palate, tobacco and aniseed accent a core of ripe black cherry, while firm tannins provide support. | Balifico | 90 | 65 |
61,629 | italy | A sweet nose of oak spice, almond marzipan and cherry cola makes for a nice first impression. It boasts loads of balsam intensity with cola, ginger and black licorice. It's ripe, chewy and covers the palate while delivering tight structure on the long finish. | Riserva | 91 | 90 |
72,363 | portugal | An intriguing blend of grapes, bringing ripe, smooth Chardonnay up against crisp, green Alvarinho. It will work, once the wine has settled down and integrated. It's fresh, with crisp citrus and ripe apricot flavors, all shot through by acidity. Drink from 2016. | DFJ | 88 | 10 |
16,936 | italy | This wine opens with vanilla, smoke, lemon peel and pear. The linear palate offers tart yellow apples, yellow grapefruit, graphite and a hint of vanilla alongside bright acidity. | Il Pigno | 86 | 24 |
4,159 | us | This blend of 70% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre is a beautiful shade of purple in the glass, and offers aromas of black plum and milk chocolate. The mouthfeel is silky, with zesty acidity that rises through blueberry and boysenberry flavors toward the caramel-layered finish. | Square Root Heart Hill Vineyard Estate Grown | 92 | 50 |
53,128 | us | This delivers smoke, coffee bean, dark red fruit and spice aromas. It's oak-forward on the palate, somewhat obscuring the fruit flavors, but it still brings appeal. | Star | 89 | 35 |
66,771 | us | Sugared plum, spice, vanilla and herb aromas are followed by off-dry, soft blue-fruit flavors in this wine. It provides easy-drinking pleasure. | The Original Steak House | 85 | 10 |
91,503 | austria | A soft wine, with fresh fruit and floating, light acidity. There is a poised, balanced structure of green apple skins, and just a touch of pepper. | Weingebirge Federspiel | 89 | 36 |
79,929 | italy | Underbrush, tilled earth, leather, ripe berry and a whiff of baking spice aromas meld together on this fragrant wine. The savory, refined palate offers juicy wild cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and a tobacco note framed in firm, polished tannins. Drink through 2020. | Riserva | 91 | 28 |
45,531 | us | This Super Tuscan-like blend of 81% Sangiovese and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, whose name refers to the little stones on the estate, shows reductive aromas of black olive, rubber and dried pressed purple flowers. Flavors range from mushroom to slate, but the tannins need mellowing and it could use a little more air altogether. | Sassolino | 85 | 24 |
124,224 | france | This is a soft wine that has a cotton-candy sweetness. It's fruity with strong strawberry flavor and only a light touch of acidity. | Palmes d'Or Vintage Brut Rosé | 84 | 200 |
41,864 | france | Exuberant wine, almost exotic in its flavors, with ripe currant and a lining of honey. Full in the mouth, intense and concentrated. | Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec | 94 | 35 |
44,844 | chile | Aromas of animal hide, rubber and herbal berry fruits are not lovable. This has a heavy scratchy mouthfeel and lightly green flavors of berry fruits mixed with unabsorbed oak. This tastes toasty and blackened on an abrasive finish. | Reserva | 84 | 20 |
96,143 | france | This is a ripe, rich red-fruit-flavored wine. It has great concentration and a dense texture that spotlights bright fruit, plus a touch of tannin from the red wine used to give color. This bottling needs to age further, so drink from 2018. | Cuvée Paradis Brut Rosé | 92 | 140 |
101,077 | us | This Cabernet is a guaranteed cellar candidate. It's enormously rich and extracted, with flavors of blackberries, currants, plums and mocha, but finishes firm, dry and tannic. Give it at least four more years in a cellar. | Mt. George Vineyard | 91 | 56 |
127,432 | us | Big and brawny, this is dry and hard in tannins, as Nickel & Nickel wines tend to be in youth. This one, from a cool section of southern Napa Valley, is brisk in acids, making it rather closed now. But it has a gigantic core of blackberries, with a delicious edge of dark chocolate. Merlot is a difficult wine to age in California, but this one should improve over the next five years, maybe longer. | Suscol Ranch | 93 | 50 |
86,347 | chile | Classic old-school Carmenère aromas of bell pepper, olive and hard spices accent black cherry and plum notes in front of a full, mostly well-balanced palate. Herbal red-plum flavors are a touch salty, while the finish is minty and oaky tasting, with a hint of green. | Single Vineyard | 89 | 24 |
120,223 | italy | This nose is rather closed but the firm palate offers ripe sour cherry, dark cooking spice, pipe tobacco and chopped herb. Fresh acidity and youthfully austere but refined tannins provide the backbone. Drink after 2019. | del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba | 90 | 75 |
37,778 | italy | Here a fun, fresh and bright Barbera (aged in large oak casks) that shows good integrity of fruit and an easy, informal personality. Pair this wine with risotto cooked with cream of asparagus. | Le Gagie | 87 | 19 |
73,090 | us | The flavors are pure and delicious, suggesting jasmine tea, strawberries, citrus fruits, rose-hip tea, smoky dough and cinnamon. Dry, clean and elegant; the mouthfeel could be a little smoother, though. | Brut Rosé | 87 | 35 |
97,510 | us | Very rich, spicy and full-bodied for a rosé. The raspberry and strawberry flavors have a grilled, caramelized quality, making for a slightly sweet finish. Fortunately, there is high acidity, giving this high octane rosé needed crispness. | Tempranillo | 88 | 22 |
50,309 | argentina | The nose conjures feral notes of skunk. A rich, syrupy palate tastes complicated and uneasy. Flavors of brown sugar and herbal black cherry are confusing, while the finish is herbal, earthy and green. | Allamand Altamira | 83 | 25 |
106,397 | us | Among the four vineyards used by Angel Vine, the Avery stands apart for its detail, grip and length. Blue fruits take center stage—plums and berries—along with a tasty lick of coffee and chocolate. You may pick up a hint of the tack room and a streak of fennel in the finish. | Avery Vineyard | 91 | 20 |
68,033 | israel | A nose of peach, apricot and bee pollen paves the way for flavors of pink grapefruit, clementine and guava. This wine has good mouthfeel and is bright on the palate from entry to finish. | Special Reserve White | 88 | 50 |
70,069 | italy | Violet, ripe black berry, vanilla and tilled soil aromas take center stage. The palate offers dense and juicy black cherry layered with chocolate and mocha alongside polished tannins. It's straightforward, savory and accessible. Enjoy now. | Le Pigole | 89 | 25 |
78,927 | us | Once tannic, always tannic? If so, this tough wine will remain rasping, and will need to be drunk with rich, oily foods to help tame the tannins. Underneath, it has some briary flavors and soft acidity, and is as dry as a desert summer wind. —S.H. | Starlight | 85 | 22 |
89,072 | us | The delicate but intriguing nose on this wine from young but experienced vintner Michael Callahan shows dried honey, lemon blossoms, beach sand, yellow cake and a touch of coconut shavings. It's rich and waxy on the palate, with flavors of cooked Meyer lemon, yellow flowers and a petrol-driven grip. | Coast View Vineyard Chualar Canyon | 91 | 22 |
128,880 | chile | Slightly gritty dusty aromas are low on fruit. This feels plump and round, with modest acidity. Simple melon and mild citrus flavors finish with pyrazine-driven notes of bell pepper and jalapeño. | Reserva Unwooded | 85 | 10 |
33,194 | us | Abundant flavors and fresh-tasting acidity come together in this full-bodied wine to form a complete, complex package. Yes, there is a vivid streak of vanilla and nutmeg from aging in all American oak barrels but the ripe apple flavors and underlying crispness keep those from overwhelming. | Reserve | 90 | 18 |
52,540 | france | Soft and fruity, this is ripe with a gentle character from a high dosage (sugar syrup that tops up the bottle after they freeze the neck to pop out old yeast cells). This light-colored wine is perfumed with the scent of wild strawberries. | Cuvée Léonie Brut Rosé | 87 | 40 |
32,413 | portugal | Matured for 12 months in oak, this wine is full and ripe. It has juicy black currant fruits, plenty of firm tannins to balance and the typical minerality that comes from Douro schist. Drink this impressive wine now. | Quinta do Pégo Grande Reserva | 91 | 27 |
15,615 | us | Hat Trick is the best of the best of Morgan's estate vineyard, which is in the chilliest northwestern part of the Highlands. Acidity stars, giving the wine a brilliant crispness that's so clean and fine. Barrel fermented in one-third new French oak, the wine is incredibly rich and leesy. The terroir has coaxed out complex layers of pineapples, Meyer lemons, limes, apricots and very exotic tropical fruits suggesting golden mangoes and papayas. The oak adds even richer layers of crème brûlée to this vastly enjoyable wine. | Double L Vineyard Hat Trick | 95 | 65 |
76,375 | chile | The nose on this Cabernet is scratchy and closed, with cherry, cassis and herbal aromas. The palate is forward and medium in body, with rough tannins and rubbery, oak-based flavors of blackberry and herbs. Overall this wine is drying but solid, with freshness but also a clampy feel. | Gran Reserva | 86 | 17 |
44,073 | france | Some richness, a good depth of flavor with wood smoothing out the rough edges of the lean tannins. The fruit is full of juicy black currant energy, while the acidity dominates the aftertaste. | Cuvée Prestige | 86 | 20 |
119,973 | argentina | Black cherry, blackberry and marzipan aromas are full, lusty and inviting. This has a chewy, full-bodied and layered mouthfeel to go with the dark-fruit flavors that are aided by spice notes. A peppery chocolaty finish is solid, ripe and friendly. Drink through 2020. | Reserva | 91 | 16 |
112,573 | us | Barrel-fermented and aged on the lees, this Burgundian-style Chard is creamy and rich in ripe tropical fruit flavors and new oak. It's a big wine, forward in pineapple and mango flavors that are honey-ripe and crisp. | Arroyo Seco Vineyard | 88 | 25 |
107,374 | portugal | Named after the vultures which fly in the Douro, this solid, structured wine is full of tannins as well as ripe fruit. It comes from a good red wine vintage, allowing the structure to develop richly with a good concentration. The wine still needs time, so drink from 2017. | Terras do Grifo | 88 | 17 |
20,251 | us | After almost losing a finger struggling to remove the rock-hard faux wax “capsule” I found this strawberry/cherry cordial-flavored wine quite pleasant. The fruit, from a Rattlesnake Hills vineyard, has a sweet core, while the tannins add an earthy streak of green tea. | Chelle den Millie Reserve | 87 | 36 |
95,165 | us | From one of the few producers to grow and make this variety in the appellation, this was fermented in both neutral oak and stainless steel. It's focused and viscous, with a tropical opening of Tahitian vanilla built around white peach, lemony acidity and a fresh, crisp texture. | Estate Grown Estate Bottled | 91 | 18 |
73,054 | us | Bramble and cedar, along with plenty of toasty vanillin oak. Black currant is the dominant fruit; the mouthfeel is appropriately big, and the finish turns a bit dry, but with proper length. Very nice in the typical Napa mold. | Lupine Hill Vineyard | 90 | 45 |
80,409 | italy | A pure expression of the Garganega grape, Rocca Sveva is a fresh and tart Soave Classico with spicy notes of stone fruit, yellow flower and dried herbs. Pair this wine with easy grilled tuna steak and sesame sauce. | Rocca Sveva | 87 | 15 |
117,032 | us | Wow, this is a glorious bottle of Pinot Noir. It was designed to celebrate the winery's 10th vintage (hence the name, Dix) and is a barrel selection of Maresh Vineyard grapes. Textural, lush, smooth, supple and utterly delicious, its red and black fruits are dappled with dusty spices, dusted with coffee grounds, and glide into a silky finish. Yummy beyond words. | Dix | 96 | 40 |
116,682 | france | Wood-aging flavors have given this cru wine a toasty character that balances its natural fruitiness. The structure and linear character of the wine is prominent. The red fruits and acidity come through slowly at the end. Drink from mid-2017. | Coeur de Terroirs | 89 | 39 |
113,230 | germany | Electric acidity anchors this otherwise sunny, peachy wine. Its delicately off-dry, offering just enough sweet honey and melon flavors to offset the sharp lemon and lime tones that flood the midpalate. The finish is lean and a bit steely. Drink now through 2020. | Rüdesheimer Bischofsberg Kabinett Feinherb | 89 | 18 |
73,680 | spain | The people at Hidalgo in Sanlúcar have taken dry Manzanilla and have let it age until it has turned golden and mature. The bouquet is full of exotic oils, nuts and some horsehide. In the mouth, it's a touch salty and astringent, but there are buttery, sweet undertones and great focus. And on the back end the pure flavor of mushroom and almonds is uncanny. Sleek, acidic and likely perfect with lobster or shrimp bisque. | Pastrana Manzanilla Pasada | 92 | 18 |
51,378 | us | A very finely crafted Pinot Noir, although it's also very young and wants some time in the cellar. Combines great Highlands fruit power and tannic structure with a silky, delicate mouthfeel. Beautiful now for the elaborate raspberry and cherry flavors, elaborated with beautiful oak, but better after 2013. | Doctor's Vineyard | 94 | 54 |
24,563 | us | Extremely light on the nose, this bottling from a dry-farmed vineyard (that's four years deep in a drought!) offers delicate lemon peel and riverstone aromas. Light lemon curd and nectarine flavors play into a palate that's more focused on grippy texture, with some rain-on-slate minerality providing backbone. | Tinaquaic Vineyard | 91 | 37 |
64,709 | us | Zaca Mesa was the first winery to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County. This wine comes from that 3.5 acre block planted in 1978, and shows deep plum fruits, sweet tar and cedar on the nose. The palate offers asphalt, black rocks and cracked pepper that spice up a sour plum-skin fruit profile. | Black Bear Block | 89 | 68 |
123,585 | us | While this doesn't quite rival the great 2007, it is superior to the 2008. Rich, concentrated and structured, this has forward black-cherry, chocolate, anise and sandalwood flavors that are wrapped in firm but smooth, supple tannins. It should develop in the bottle over the next six years, but it can also be consumed now. | Reserve | 91 | 65 |
38,612 | us | Very tannic and gritty now. Shuts the fruit down with a dry, sandpapery astringency. But what great fruit. It's rich in blackberries, black cherries, currants, licorice and mocha, and is bone dry. Could and should age, but there's a certain sharpness that makes you wonder. | Anthem | 88 | 60 |
96,402 | us | Lemon rind and pressed apple on the nose carry through to a citron and melon palate. Medium bodied, this is a straightforward, easy-drinking Chardonnay. | Barrel | 85 | 20 |
13,003 | argentina | The style is obtuse and the wine is sweet as sin and unctuous. Aromas of canned pear and peach suggest a lot of residual sugar. | La Vuelta Unoaked | 82 | 8 |
120,195 | us | Pas de Nom, meaning “no name” in French, is intended as a self-effacing moniker for the winery's top cuvée. A barrel-selection, it's front-loaded with big cherry-pie fruit flavors. The mouthfeel is light and buttery, with a pleasing lick of caramel, while the tannins have some muscle and a hint of stem. This young, powerful wine should drink best 2018–2025. | Pas de Nom | 92 | 100 |
123,614 | france | A Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from Pinot Noir always has a feeling of weight and richness. This is no exception, full-bodied in character, with rich pink grapefruit and green plum flavors. The bottling is still young and will benefit from bottle aging until 2016. | Blanc de Noirs Brut | 89 | 52 |
84,760 | us | The winery's second release coming from the cool 2011 vintage, this wine is still in its shell, with brooding aromas of raspberries and blackberries, fresh thyme, savory herbs and tobacco. Blackberry and cherry flavors are lighter in style, backed by a wall of tannins that at present permits no entry. The wine needs significant time in the cellar to reveal it possibilities. Best after 2020. | Ex Animo | 89 | 35 |
663 | us | Ripe black cherry and vanilla swirl around notes of cedar and dusty tannins, combining seamlessly on the palate. From an appellation not known for the variety, it does justice to mountain fruit and power, finishing with substance. | Rockpile Vineyard | 90 | 65 |
93,915 | chile | Despite a persistent front-to-back sweetness, this is a nice little Chardonnay for those fastened to the grape. It starts with ripe pineapple and apple aromas, and next you get tropical fruit, citrus and banana flavors. Medium in size and good for what it strives to be. | 120 | 85 | 8 |
79,828 | italy | Made with native grapes Carricante, Catarratto and Minnella, this has delicate enticing scents of yellow wild flower, citrus, orchard fruit and aromatic herb. The bright ethereal palate shows yellow peach and lemon drop alongside crisp acidity. | Femina | 89 | 28 |
54,758 | france | An intense, mineral-driven wine, tasting of the limestone soil as well as very ripe fruit. Great acidity keeps the richness in line, toast offering sweetness. The wine is full-bodied, the flavors going right through to the apple-skin-textured core. | Clos Saint Marc Premier Cru | 94 | 75 |
80,581 | spain | Dusty, gritty citrus aromas are softened by leesy notes and a vanilla scent. The palate is foamy and short on complexity. Flavors of orange, nectarine and white pepper turn slightly bitter, while citric acidity lends freshness to the finish. | Natura Brut | 87 | 42 |
12,998 | us | This blend of Cinsault (75%) and Mourvèdre already seems quite advanced. Notes of raisined fruit and brown spices come along with light cranberry flavors that seem to have faded. | CM2 | 83 | 23 |
55,152 | us | Light and crisp, this wine has aromas like crisp apples and flavors suggesting white peaches. The fresh texture stays lively through the finish. | Blue Quail | 87 | 18 |
126,910 | portugal | On the stalky side, this is all red berry fruits, with just a touch of wood to underpin the wine's fruit-forward character. Screwcap. | Native Tinto | 86 | 9 |
120,231 | italy | Rose, strawberry and forest floor aromas meld in the glass on this charming expression of Nebbiolo. The bright, savory palate doles out crushed strawberry, black raspberry, clove and star anise alongside silky tannins. Like a little black dress, this would be perfect for any occasion. | Carlin | 90 | 20 |
1,375 | france | Slightly confected on the nose, showing cotton candy and bubble gum aromas, but you'll also find plenty of strawberry-raspberry flavors. Very fruity and clean, with a fresh finish. | Rosé du Mas | 86 | 15 |
71,069 | spain | A traditional young wine with true Rioja flavors and aromas. It begins with dry, leafy and vanilla aromas along with cherry and raspberry. The palate is fairly acidic, but food will tame any wayward sharpness. For a leaner-bodied but still well-made Rioja, this is good for the money. | Viña Alarde | 86 | 10 |
30,766 | france | Olive and espresso notes are backed by bright cherry fruit in this medium-bodied Syrah. It's a pleasant quaff that turns slightly dry on the finish; try it after 2011. | Le Grand Pompée | 86 | 34 |
87,165 | italy | Aromas of ripe berry, exotic spice, menthol and underbrush slowly take shape in the glass. It's full-bodied, offering raspberry jam, crushed herb and star anise set against fine-grained tannins. Drink 2019–2026. | La Volta Riserva | 92 | 95 |
84,970 | france | A fragrant, fresh rosé that is full of red fruits and tight acidity. Crisp and bright, it makes a delicious summer refresher. Drink now. | Origine Rosé | 86 | 30 |
129,239 | austria | Notions of ripe, red apple are deliciously pervaded by spiky lemon freshness, creating a tension between tart crispness and inviting ripeness—much like a perfectly balanced apple itself—just supercharged and concentrated. This seems to have a drive all of its own and a luminous, appetizing, irresistible fruitiness. | Seeberg Reserve | 93 | 40 |
46,735 | us | A nice, fleshy young Merlot, vibrant and elegantly constructed. It's ready to drink now for its silky mouthfeel and dry, complex flavors of cherries, red currants, tobacco, herbs and cedar. | Sonoma Reserve | 87 | 20 |
124,925 | france | Soft and mellow ripeness rises from the glass, suggesting ripe Mirabelle plum and warm citrus. The palate of this wine is bright with lemony, high-pitched freshness balanced by the dry, fruit-driven body and clean finish. | Collection | 89 | 20 |
105,476 | us | Smooth and delicious, this has vibrant cherry and raspberry aromas, a mouthfilling, supple texture and generous fruit flavors. Aged in 35% new French oak, the wine seems to build and intensify on the palate and linger on the finish. | Hillcrest Estate Vineyard | 90 | 55 |
95,109 | italy | Made entirely from Nero d'Avola, this opens with ripe red plum, blue flower and baking spice aromas. The juicy palate delivers ripe blackberry, star anise and white pepper notes, alongside velvety tannins. Enjoy soon. | Lagnusa | 89 | 20 |
119,335 | us | This Bordeaux-style blend includes all five grapes. It's light and seamless, with a peppery, herbal streak running under compact, tannic dark fruit. | Cuvée du Soleil | 87 | 55 |
99,263 | us | Fruity and rustic, this blend of Zin and other grape varieties has forward berry, cherry, currant, mint and spice flavors. Fully dry, it has an everyday quality that suggests sandwiches, chicken and simple Italian fare. | Mo Zin | 84 | 22 |
34,791 | spain | Nervy raspberry and cherry aromas come with a pinch of green herb. It feels astringent yet structured and crisp, with edgy red-berry and herb flavors. Lively, fiery and mildly acidic on the finish. | Alegre | 85 | 13 |
59,639 | france | A fragrant wine, it offers truffle and red fruit aromas. The palate is ripe although it does have intense acidity, more bright red fruits than firmer structure. It feels almost ready to drink, fruity and fresh. | Les Vaucrains Premier Cru | 88 | 148 |
95,753 | portugal | With its proper tawny red color, this is an attractively balanced 10-year old, with plenty of fresh fruits as well as wood and almonds. It's delicate, fruity and tastes even better lightly chilled. | 10 Years Old Tawny | 89 | 28 |
92,352 | italy | This opens with aromas suggesting fragrant purple flower, blackberry, damp soil and a whiff of used leather. The simple palate isn't as expressive as the nose, offering raw red berry and a hint of white pepper set against brisk acidity and drying, rather fleeting tannins. | Gricos | 85 | 15 |
110,698 | italy | Aromas suggest pastry crust, almonds, spice, and lemon zest. The vibrant palate doles out Golden Delicious apple, white grapefruit, clove and toasted walnut alongside smooth, persistent bubbles. | EBB Extra Brut | 90 | 49 |
16,604 | israel | A nose of pear, honeydew melon and freshly-starched linens sets the stage for soft pear and melon flavors that are overpowered by intense minty notes. There is a burst of fresh citrus on the finish, but there is a lingering sense of cotton on the palate throughout each sip. | Hermon | 86 | 15 |
59,564 | us | Doesn't say so on the label, but it's Cabernet Sauvignon. However it's utterly unlike most other Napa Cabs in the dryness and tartness. Almost like a Chianti, with bone-dry cherry, red currant and tobacco flavors, scoured with tannins, that finish with a cut of acidity. | Il Barone | 87 | 75 |
39,081 | italy | Enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, ripe red berry, baking spice, menthol and new leather lead the way. Fresh and elegant, the palate delivers juicy red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, white pepper and licorice while firm, polished tannins lend structure and a smooth mouthfeel. Drink 2018–2023. | Sanadaive | 94 | 30 |
74,794 | us | Burgundian technique was used in this wine, and the aromas and tastes of those techniques dominate. The wine is heavy in leesy, yeasty, toasted oak notes, which dominate, rather than subtlely support, the underlying fruit. | Biagini Vineyard | 83 | 35 |