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50,036 | us | As tasty as a pear tart, this combines mild pear, vanilla and almond flavors on a smooth texture. Medium bodied, balanced slightly to the soft side, and quite fruity, it will make a satisfying glass at cocktail time or with dinner. | Sundial | 87 | 10 |
98,026 | france | This wine is soft and rounded with attractive red-cherry fruits, ripe strawberries and touches of wood and tannin. Acidity comes along behind this richness. It is going to develop quickly and will give great pleasure. Drink from 2018. | Les Charmes Premier Cru | 91 | 153 |
70,215 | us | Floral, this medium-bodied white is creamy and touched by richer notions of pear, pineapple and vanilla, reflective of its warmer appellation in a warm year. French oak (40% of it new) aged the wine for under a year. With a touch of honeysuckle and nutmeg, the minerality is subtle. | Stuhlmuller Vineyards Reserve | 89 | 32 |
18,465 | france | Maturity comes slowly to a Sauternes, but this wine is almost there. Its fine sweetness is balanced by a lemon curd-like acidity while its rich botrytis is finely integrated with the opulent texture. Drink now. | Cuvée Exceptionelle | 92 | 40 |
69,115 | italy | Aromas suggest succulent red berry and whiffs of baking spice. The juicy palate doles out wild strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, white pepper and clove highlighted by zesty acidity. | Kreos | 87 | 16 |
3,178 | us | Riper and fruitier than Donati's less expensive '08s, the Ezio is a Bordeaux-style blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon. This swaps elegance for a more full-bodied, robust style that comes across as heavy. | Ezio | 86 | 40 |
55,662 | italy | This opens with delicate aromas suggesting mocha, black-skinned berry and vanilla. The dense palate delivers black currant jam, clove and tobacco alongside taut tannins. Enjoy through 2020. | Il Giorgione | 88 | 50 |
88,098 | argentina | Peach and white-flower aromas forecast a fleshy, soft palate. Papaya and melon flavors are honeyed, but this finishes bland, with a vanilla note. | Alta | 83 | 9 |
14,859 | italy | Intriguing aromas of Spanish broom, hay, mature pear and dried Mediterranean herb carry over to the palate along with green apple and dill. It's balanced and fresh, with a mineral-driven finish. | Elisena | 90 | 32 |
43,733 | us | Three quarters Sauvignon Blanc and the remaining Sémillon, this young and fresh wine has vivid citrus and grapefruit flavors leaning toward a hint of fresh cut pear. This is clean, crisp and leesy, with bracing acidity. | Snowflake | 88 | 16 |
71,128 | italy | This is textbook Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie—meaning that fruit is sourced from anywhere within the region—with characteristic aromas of Golden Delicious apple, pear, natural rubber, yellow fruit, honey and a playful touch of citrus zest. Broad dimension and a spicy finish call for a dish like sweet and sour pork. | Le Rosse | 86 | 15 |
123,351 | argentina | The question is how much oak can you handle? If you like a heavily toasted, resiny type of full-bodied Chardonnay, add two or three points. If you absolutely hate that style, then subtract a few points. For those of us in between, look for resiny, toasty, heavy aromas on top of a thick, chewy palate full of baked apple and tons of wood spice. One-dimensional but well made. | Lindaflor | 87 | 45 |
85,399 | us | This 100% Syrah is tight, young and sappy, and the tart fruit tastes of salmonberries and blueberries, with hints of mineral and flint. Call it a Euro style, with that sort of grip and detail. It rewards airtime and attention, yet still hints at a slightly green edge. | Forgotten Hills | 89 | 40 |
109,894 | us | This is a well-structured and elegant wine, despite its size. Bright red cassis and cherry play under tannins that hit on the back of the palate, taking a moment to soften. Herb and cedar mark the finish. | Estate Grown | 89 | 34 |
78,604 | us | Fresh apple-cider aromas meet with tangerine rinds, gardenia and wet stone on the very intriguing and enjoyable nose of this single vineyard expression by the Duckhorn family of wines. There is great energy to the sip, carrying flavors of salt, browned butter, marmalade and ripe nectarines. | Dierberg Vineyard | 93 | 55 |
87,176 | us | Intriguing aromas of saltwater taffy, churned butter, lemon drop and cotton candy show on the dairy-powered nose of this bottling of the historic vineyard by the Duckhorn-related producer. Lemon cream and white-peach flavors show on the sip, where a strong salty character cuts through. | Bien Nacido Vineyard | 92 | 55 |
98,303 | spain | Earthy, minty, herbal black-fruit aromas blend with a note of grass. This wine feels plump and grabby, with hard edges. Modest but solid black-fruit flavors are toasty but short, while the finish offers blackened spice notes and grapy flavors as it dissipates. | Old Vines | 88 | 35 |
106,418 | argentina | The wine is called 40 Barrels and every bit of those barrels is crawling on this Malbec-Cab blend. For starters, it smells more like hickory than fruit. Soon blackberry and prune aromas and flavors get into the game, but even then the back palate and finish are resiny. Some citric acidity in the center keeps it keen but raises questions about balance. | Magdalena Toso Limited 40 Barrels | 86 | 100 |
100,870 | us | Intriguing notes of honey, poached pear, apple with drizzled caramel and a light touch of marzipan show on the nose on this bottling that leans somewhat sweet in aromas. But the sip is dry, with Asian pear, jasmine and honeysuckle elements, quite crisp and engaging for the palate on multiple levels. | Tondre Grapefield | 91 | 25 |
129,047 | us | This first showing of the new soil-focused partnership between vintner Bill Price and winemaker Gavin Chanin promises great things. Aromas of cardamom, raspberry, violet, black pepper and herbes de Provence give way to a herbal palate of oregano, thyme, dried basil and sage that give lift to the sour-cherry fruit. | La Rinconada Vineyard | 93 | 50 |
66,734 | argentina | Aromas of cantaloupe, tropical fruits and rubber lack continuity and seem a bit tired. On the palate, this rosé is chunky and lazy, with low acidity. Flavors of orange peel and stone fruits finish with sweet, citric lift and moderate zest. | Carmela Benegas Cabernet Franc | 85 | 13 |
83,391 | italy | This Ripasso will appeal to those who enjoy a bold, meaty style of wine. Definitely a solid choice for grilled steak, there are bold aromas of cured beef, spice, mature fruit and old leather. | Costa delle Corone Tenazio | 87 | 30 |
109,956 | france | The first vintage of this wine from the Gueissard family's Bandol vineyard is made from old vines and aged for 18 months in wood. Rich and concentrated with wonderful spice from the 70% Mourvèdre, the wine is an impressive medley of dark fruits, black currant and spice from the wood aging. It needs to age longer; drink from 2018. | Cuvée Cros du Loup | 92 | 25 |
76,303 | hungary | This Tokaji has heady aromas of gardenia, white flowers, freesia, honey and dried apricots. It is full bodied in the mouth, with flavors of caramelized pineapple, apricot nectar and lemon curd. | Aszú 5 Puttonyos | 92 | 70 |
86,178 | france | This is a tightly structured wine, taut with intense minerality and acidity. It has green fruit and citrus flavors filled out with toast and a creamy texture. The aftertaste, with its tangy minerality, shows the wine will age. Drink from 2020. | Creux de la Net Premier Cru | 93 | 48 |
66,741 | us | While this isn't in the same league as the winery's stunning Alexander reserve-style bottling of Cabernet, it's an approximation of it and, at about one-third the price, a pretty good value. The wine is rich in blackberry, currant and cedar flavors, and balanced with gorgeous tannins, showing true Napa elegance. Drink now–2012. | Family Estate | 92 | 42 |
108,707 | chile | On the nose, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Petit Verdot smells of spicy berry fruits and black plum along with chocolate and cedar. The palate is a touch drawing and tannic, but in no way harsh or impeding. Spicy black-fruit flavors include notes of olive and herbs, while the finish delivers more of the same. Drink through 2022. | Bravura | 92 | 50 |
129,061 | france | There is an attractive hint of toastiness here, since the bottle was disgorged in February 2014. That brings a roundness and a complexity to this classic Blanc de Blancs. As its name indicates the grapes come from the village of Cramant on the Côte des Blancs, and there are suggestions of the chalk terroir in the tight minerality and crisp apple that come through in the aftertaste. | Mumm de Cramant Blanc de Blancs Brut | 93 | 75 |
42,757 | austria | White currant, green pear and peppery arugula rule this crisp white. It bursts with very ripe sweet, juicy pears on the palate, making for savory sipping with lots of resonance, with or without food. Drink now. | Gelbling | 91 | 15 |
79,997 | germany | Zesty lemon and lime aromas add elegance to unctuous white peach and apricot flavors on this delicate, yet remarkably complex wine. Off-dry in style, it balances a youthful fruit profile with nuanced shades of smoke and earth. Nervy citrus acidity drives a long, focused finish. | Nik Weis Wiltinger Alte Reben Ortswein Kabinett Feinherb | 91 | 19 |
103,497 | us | This is a glamorous, fashionable wine that gives the pleasure you want in a bubbly. It's dryish and crisp, with doughy yeast, raspberry and lime flavors. A good price for a California sparkling wine of this quality. | Brut | 90 | 26 |
87,250 | italy | This is a dark and muscular expression of Syrah executed in a quasi-Australian style, with loads of concentration and spice, backed by smoked bacon, Teriyaki, candied berry and Indian spice. | Sallier de la Tour La Monaca | 90 | 30 |
47,649 | france | Unusual rose petal perfume hovers above the apple-scented nose. The palate is dry but textured and open, broad but fluid and poised. There is a seam of taut, bright and pure lemon acidity that frames everything neatly and which makes this totally appetizing and moreish in all its fruitfulness. | Schlossberg Grand Cru | 92 | 24 |
66,242 | us | The producer is elevating its game with this deliciously constructed wine, much of it from the Schug Estate. Light bodied and integrated in terms of oak, it's exuberant in pear, apple and fennel, finishing clean and lean. | Heritage Reserve | 91 | 40 |
4,219 | argentina | Mild white-fruit aromas come with overt oak scents. A theme of heavy oak is continued on this barrel-driven blend of Tocai, Viognier, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Woody flavors outweigh milder spiced apple notes, while this remains oak-dominated on the finish. | Gran Vin | 87 | 30 |
69,099 | us | There's a dark, caramelized flair to the honeyed, off-dry palate on this amber gold Gewürz. Rich and full bodied in style, its slightly tinned lychee flavors, black tea astringency and spicy finish make for an unusual, contemplative wine. | Late Harvest Lot 1 | 85 | 24 |
24,058 | us | Could and should be sweeter than 3.9% residual sugar to justify being a dessert wine. Teases with somewhat sweet blackberry, chocolate and pepper flavors that pull back to a tannic, earthy finish. | Estate Grown Late Harvest | 85 | 35 |
76,507 | us | A bit too soft and sweet for Zinfandel, but it sure is delicious in berry fruit, chocolate, pepper and herb flavors. Drink now with barbecue. | Grand Reserve Antique Vines | 84 | 12 |
53,784 | us | A proprietary blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot, Zephyr is thick and rich. It offers a ripe, juicy and soft expression of mocha, coconut and blackberry jam that's generous on the palate. | Zephyr Private Reserve | 91 | 85 |
8,210 | us | The alcohol on this Cabernet is fairly high, yet the wine tastes and feels dry, supple and balanced in the mouth, with tannins so smooth, they're drinkable now. The flavors offer an interesting mélange of blackberries, black currants, green olives, sage and cinnamon. This is certainly an ageable wine that will reward your patience through 2020 or so. | Alexis | 92 | 75 |
11,747 | spain | A toasty, yeasty, organic grape Cava with butterscotch, vanilla and baked fruit aromas. The palate has good balance, while the flavors are citric but not sour, with pineapple and orange leading the fight. Clean and not complicated, but more elegant than the average Spanish sparkler. | Brut Reserva - Made with Organic Grapes | 89 | 18 |
74,053 | italy | You'll find aromas suggesting underbrush, wild berry, tobacco and a whiff of aromatic herb on this. The palate isn't quite as expressive as the nose and is still tightly wound, offering red cherry, cranberry and white pepper alongside a backbone of tense tannins and bright acidity. Give it time to unfold. Drink 2025–2035. | Boiolo | 92 | 80 |
56,908 | france | Made from young vines, this is the second wine of Suduiraut. It has young, honeyed character, with a ripe, opulent texture that lays bitter orange fruits over drier noble rot flavors. It is so delicious now, but will be better from 2017. | Castelnau de Suduiraut | 91 | 35 |
62,662 | greece | This red blend starts with aromas of cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla, followed by a wave of cherry, nutmeg and pepper on the palate. The wine has an earthy character and bold structure. Pair with feta and lamb, or olive tapenade. | 300 | 90 | 40 |
14,703 | france | This blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier combines richness with tight, crisp acidity. It has a softer side, recalling ripe apples, with a Pinot Noir-like structure and taut, mineral edge. A great Champagne for food. | Extra Brut | 89 | 45 |
48,841 | us | Made entirely from this rare variety and fermented and aged in stainless steel, this is a picnic wine meant to be enjoyed without hesitation. It's a light-bodied celebration of lemon peel and chamomile that's light, dry and juicy. | Snow Vineyard | 90 | 28 |
23,198 | france | In the dry style of Blin Champagnes, this is a fruity and very crisp wine. Sliced apples and crisp pears are cut with pink grapefruit and other citrus flavors. It is fresh with acidity that balances the fruit. The texture at the end is soft, lightly mineral. | Réserve Brut | 90 | 60 |
63,314 | france | This dry style of Pinot Gris brings out a strong acidity as well as ripe fruitiness. The wine is structured, tangy with surprising amounts of lemon as well as pear flavors. It is still too young and needs time. Drink from 2016. | Le Coq | 87 | 23 |
22,277 | us | Subtlety and a savory quality help this wine stand out from the rest of the Goldeneye lineup. It has meaty, slightly peppery aromas along with subtle cherry scents, a plush, almost soft texture and delicious, moderately ripe flavors like pomegranate and black cherry. | Confluence Vineyard | 92 | 82 |
59,163 | spain | Initial aromas are squarely in the bell pepper/jalapeño mode, and later moss and earth enter the picture. The palate is basic, a bit acidic, and saucy, with herbal red-fruit flavors and a finish of tomato and basil. Struggles a little, but solid in a “country” sort of way. The blend is Tempranillo, Garnacha, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. | Reserva | 84 | 40 |
1,130 | us | This is a challenging mix of substantially puckering tannins and herbaceous notes, dotted in black peppercorns. The fruit is elusive. | You be the judge! | 84 | 65 |
72,883 | france | This is an ageworthy wine from 60-year-old vines. There is a fine structure that offers rich tannins and equally rich black plum fruits. It is worth keeping this finely structured cru wine to allow its tannins to integrate and soften. Drink from 2018. | Vieilles Vignes | 91 | 25 |
76,497 | us | Apparently made from Bordeaux varieties, this wine is crisp and overtly sweet. It has simple, jammy flavors of pineapples, lemons and limes. | Cuvée Blanc Galleron Road Vineyard | 84 | 34 |
50,369 | portugal | This firmly tannic, serious wine has great potential for aging. It shows the structure and acidity typical of the Baga grape, while also bringing out red berry fruit that will be delicious as it develops in the bottle. Drink from 2019. | Grande Vadio | 92 | 42 |
124,386 | us | Ripe fruit and new oak combine for lush, complex flavors in this dramatic young Pinot Noir. It shows real flair in the raspberry, cherry and cola flavors, with vanilla and buttered cinnamon toast from aging in French barrels. Easy to like now for its silky texture and long, pure spicy finish. | Estate Vineyard | 90 | 34 |
120,076 | france | In this delicious wine, soft tannins lie under the red currant and berry fruits and balanced acidity. With a perfumed character, it's ready to drink now. | La Sambinerie | 89 | 12 |
110,930 | austria | A touch of yeast still lingers on the nose of this Riesling. The palate is a lovely, zesty marriage of citrus flavors—orange, tangerine peel, tart grapefruit and lemon. Its pithy texture carries beautifully into a dry, zesty, citrus-tinged finish, feeling clean and moreish. | Von Den Terrassen | 90 | 23 |
53,775 | portugal | From an estate in the south of the Alentejo, this is a rich, hot-country wine. It is firm, densely structured and with solid, dark tannins. There is a juicy black fruit background to this dense wine that gives a lift. Still young, this dark and very concentrated wine will be better from 2018. | Grande Reserva Tinto | 91 | 26 |
80,480 | italy | A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, this vibrant wine delivers aromas and flavors of tilled soil, underbrush, juicy red berry, leather, mint and mocha. It's elegant and balanced with fine-grained tannins. | Burdese | 90 | 42 |
85,350 | italy | This is a round and soft Merlot with an easy personality and plush notes of cherry and allspice. It tastes supple and smooth and would make a natural companion to meatloaf or thick ragú pasta sauces. Drink now. | Le Prunée | 87 | 15 |
37,410 | us | This is a screaming deal for such an admirably good wine, blended with smaller amounts of Petite Sirah and Syrah. Compressed black fruit meets fresh leather on the perfumed nose. The palate follows with thick tannins and mouthcoating flavors of licorice and cinnamon. | Old Vine | 90 | 10 |
67,171 | germany | Amidst a stunning line up of 2012 Spätburgunder, even Thörle's ready-to-drink, entry-level bottling offers remarkable elegance and power. The palate is succulent and ripe, bursting of black cherry and plum flavors. Nuanced tones of herb and smoky mineral lend depth and complexity. It's an approachable yet very sophisticated wine. | Trocken | 92 | 19 |
65,460 | us | A flintiness mixes with lemon peel in this full-bodied, oak-driven white with aspects of freshness that balance the more concentrated flavor and texture. | Home Ranch | 88 | 30 |
42,025 | us | True to the Pride style, this Chardonnay is massively constructed, with an enormous blast of pineapple, orange and golden mango fruit, elaborated with sweet, smoky, caramelized oak. It's saved from being a mere fruit bomb by crisp acidity and a bracing minerality. Drink now for sheer hedonistic freshness. | Vintner Select Cuvée | 93 | 47 |
65,658 | chile | Soft stewy raisiny aromas are not problematic but they do suggest a wine that's a bit overripe, which isn't surprising for 2012—a notoriously hot year. A heavy palate is a touch mushy but also tannic. Candied flavors of cherry and cassis are raisiny, while this is plodding and chocolaty on the finish. | Founder's Selection | 89 | 40 |
87,234 | us | Occasio continues to plumb the depths of the Del Arroyo Vineyard and its abilities with each of the red Bordeaux grapes, this time deftly showing what it can do with the enfant terrible that is Cab Franc. Give it some time to open and then enjoy its densely layered richness of cherry and coffee and plum. | Del Arroyo Vineyard | 90 | 50 |
51,233 | us | Whatever the blend is on this wine, it's sweet and simple. It tastes like heavily sugared orange and herb tea, with a squirt of lime juice. | Bianco di Napa | 83 | 18 |
117,910 | france | Almost tropical overtones on the nose announce ample pure fruit. Russet pear has both a touch of fresh Amalfi lemon and luscious honey. Yet the palate is slender, taut and dry. A lovely evocation of the varietal richness of Pinot Gris, framed on very light feet with elegance and poise. Totally appetizing, dry and moreish. | Tradition | 92 | 29 |
12,446 | portugal | Totally mature, this shows a rustic character and firm, tarry tannins. It is weighty and dense, with a patina of sweet flavors that come with age. Drink it over the next few months. | Reserva | 87 | 28 |
84,198 | italy | Small additions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon result in an elegant blend with measured fruit intensity and lasting impressions of blue flowers, licorice and almond paste. You can really taste the delicate Sangiovese component. | Pergolaia | 88 | 20 |
121,473 | portugal | Raspberry, red cherries and fresh fruit come together with bright acidity and a soft, full texture. There is a good stalky, tannic core to give structure. A great barbecue wine. | Guadalupe | 87 | 14 |
77,810 | us | Compiled from a half dozen vineyards scattered throughout the northern Willamette Valley. Firm, sculpted and dense, this has more grip and depth than might be expected at this price point. Each vineyard's grapes were separately fermented; the blending has pulled them all together with dark, plummy flavors, notes of raisin, baking spices and caramel, and a smooth, penetrating finish. | Grande Cuvée | 89 | 25 |
94,373 | france | Wood aging gives this wine's aroma its eucalyptus character. That perfume follows through to the finely structured palate, where oak flavors balance its delicious black plum fruit. It's warm, ripe and stylish. Drink from 2020. | Collection Grande Réserve | 90 | 25 |
110,770 | us | It's not clear what separates this from some of the other estate-grown cuvées. The thin strawberry fruit accompanies rather stemmy tannins and a green vegetal streak. | Cataclysm | 85 | 45 |
110,776 | italy | This simple wine offers subdued charred earth and dark-skinned berry aromas. On the palate, an unusual medicinal note and green hint of sage accent the faint sour cherry fruit. The tannins are astringent yet fleeting. | Tomaiolo Riserva | 85 | 15 |
43,173 | germany | There's plenty of marmalade and preserved-peach sweetness here, but it's calibrated deftly by pulsating acidity on the midpalate. It's delicate and dancing in mouthfeel, but the stalwart finish impresses. Drink now through 2019. | Spätlese | 90 | 14 |
108,275 | us | Maybe they took all the leftover wine and mixed it together?. A Rhône-style blend based on Petite Sirah, it's dry, tannic and jammy. | Red4 | 82 | 16 |
95,050 | france | This is a very fine wine with considerable bottle age. From its orange-pink color to its mature toast and almond flavors, this complex wine is much more than the fruit that has merged with the secondary flavors. Light tannins and a crisp texture are balanced by the softness that comes from the relatively high dosage. The wine, beautifully mature, is ready to drink. | Dom Pérignon Brut Rosé | 95 | 320 |
36,118 | france | A lovely touch of smoke and earth plays around the honeysuckle and peach notes. The palate adds even more stone fruit: apricot and juicy mirabelle. They are boosted by some residual sweetness that makes for an easy, friendly and fluid palate. The finish is off dry, peachy and floral. | Harth | 89 | 24 |
106,973 | us | This isn't a long-term ager, but do give it about a year in the bottle to let all of its parts meld together. Right now, it's tight and oaky. It features intense, bright pineapple, green apple and orange flavors, with sweet barrel influences and a tenuous streak of acidity. | Estate Grown | 92 | 46 |
16,958 | france | Good wood, spice, ripe plum juice and balanced acidity. This is a wine with potential, balanced and rich. | Vieilles Vignes | 90 | 27 |
120,355 | us | Dry and somewhat heavy, it has cherry jam and oak flavors. | Pluto's Fury | 84 | 28 |
70,825 | us | This reserve-level wine shows extra concentration, though it comes with a slightly chalky mouthfeel. Raspberry and cherry fruit flavors are set against stiff, drying acids, and seem a bit blocky. Think of it as a chunky style of Pinot Noir, and pair it with a fat-inflected filet of wild caught salmon. | Janus | 89 | 38 |
117,428 | france | Soft notes of rose petal and sandalwood on the nose frame a rounded and medium-sweet but balanced palate of a soft, smooth and scented richness. The palate adds aromatic peachiness and some tropical notes of lychee with edges of more sandalwood spice. This wine is like a scented cloud of peach with a clean finish. | Steinert Grand Cru | 91 | 32 |
101,702 | spain | This is your quintessential simple quaff among brut cavas. It's clean, lime-tinged and soda-like on the nose, with a correct, no-issues palate that pushes zesty apple along with sweet papaya, mango and banana flavors. It's slightly sweet and tropical, but still it holds onto its crisp qualities and dryness. No complaints for the money. | Cordon Negro Brut | 87 | 12 |
11,853 | australia | Features charred and herbal overtones, but otherwise pleasant cherry fruit and a weightiness borne of moderately high alcohol (14%). The fruit fades a bit quickly on the finish, leaving some drying tannins behind, so serve with rare beef or lamb. | Avalon Tree Single Site | 84 | 16 |
49,926 | france | This is classic and fun, bold and fruity, with weight coming from the firm tannins. Pair this with food. | Nouveau | 85 | 13 |
54,153 | us | Dull and herbal, with modest berry and spice flavors. The structure is soft and simple. Disappointing. | Estate | 83 | 30 |
40,657 | italy | Quota 600 is one of the protagonists of a new class of wines from the Etna denomination. Sourced from 600 meters above sea level on the slopes of the volcano, the wine shows delicate nuances of small berry, mountain herb, cola and wet river stone. Tight tannins and firm structure give it momentum on the finish. | Quota 600 | 92 | 46 |
110,990 | spain | This Bobal's roasted berry and funky animal aromas hardly lay down the red carpet. Its dry spice and oak flavors smother berry and plum fruit, tasting herbal and minty on a heavy, grippy finish. | Rayuelo | 84 | 20 |
123,516 | us | Masterfully puckering tannins greet the palate, challenging the taster to discern the hidden waves of blueberry, vanilla and black licorice behind the wall. Full-bodied, it needs plenty of time and air before enjoying. | Estate AlphaWOLF Ranch | 86 | 60 |
52,570 | us | Tight and tannic, this 99% Cabernet Sauvignon also has 1% Petit Verdot, which provides a faint floral note to the bouquet that is otherwise punctured by ripe swirls of cherry, vanilla and coconut, themes that repeat on the palate. Hard to penetrate fully, the wine needs time to open in the glass to reveal its charms. | Little Sister | 87 | 65 |
124,155 | chile | Veramonte's first high-end Ritual Sauvignon is a big success. The nose is mellow, refined and minerally as opposed to pungent and feline. The feel is fresh, clean as a razor, and easygoing, with lime, nectarine and passion fruit flavors. Long and lightly green on the classy finish. | Ritual | 90 | 20 |
92,374 | us | Toast, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla and barrel spice flavors are followed by a palate that mixes equal part fruit and barrel. It goes down easy. | Whistle Stop | 84 | 10 |
3,943 | us | Simple and sweet, with jammy pineapple, orange and apricot flavors leading to a soft, honeyed finish. | Selected Vineyards | 83 | 10 |
118,979 | italy | This modern interpretation of Dolcetto opens with plush, meaty tones of black cherry and blueberry backed by power and concentration. The finish is short, clean and tight. | You d'Oh Something to Me | 86 | 13 |
76,756 | us | With just over a half-ton harvested per acre due to the drought, this is a potent wine, with nose-tickling dark boysenberry, asphalt and wet stone aromas and brighter lifts of dried sage and raspberry. The soft palate combines vibrant acidity with raspberry and mulberry flavors and a hint of dried herbs. | Selleck | 92 | 95 |
117,832 | us | In this collaboration between Ken Forrester and Jesse Katz, Katz sources from the same site he favors for his Devil Proof Malbec, crafting here a creamy, decadent Cabernet stuffed in coconut macaroon, blueberry and black cherry fruit. Soft, rounded and yet entirely structured and lush, it is delicious right now and yet should be even more seductive in time, through 2020. | A Ken Forrester Wine | 94 | 100 |
20,948 | us | This 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon blend is a fruity, rustic wine, with broad mixed berry and cherry flavors. They lead into an earthy and tannic (and short) finish. | SageCliffe 100 Red | 84 | 22 |
77,310 | italy | This shows a riper, softer personality compared to previous vintages of this wine. The finish is plush and rich and should pair with succulent cuts of red meat. | Boito | 90 | 45 |