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122,281 | us | A taste of spearmint, black olive and leather interplay on this wine, with black licorice also prominently in the mix. Juicy with tannic grip, this reserve finishes rich in blackberry and dust. | Reserve | 87 | 38 |
24,280 | italy | Anas-Cëtta is an irresistible wine for those who seek little-known, offbeat grape varieties. Made from 100% Nascetta (a native grape vinified by a handful of producers), this is a bold, powerful wine with the heft and natural alcohol to cut through cream or cheese. It brightens the palate with stone fruit and citrus flavors. | Anas-Cëtta | 88 | 29 |
36,551 | argentina | Reduced, condensed aromas of jammy berry fruits are herbal and narrow. In the mouth, this Cabernet-Malbec blend is wiry, rubbery and pinched. Flavors of prune, fig, black cherry and oregano finish blocky, with raw residual tannins. | Cabernet-Malbec Reserve | 84 | 11 |
101,771 | italy | Crushed aromatic herb, rose and red berry aromas take shape in the glass. The bright, structured palate is still very young, showing tart red cherry, chopped mint and cinnamon accompanied by firm tannins and vibrant acidity. A mineral note signals the close. Drink 2018–2028. | Rocche Riviera | 91 | 102 |
100,822 | italy | Here's a dessert wine made with red Refosco grapes from northern Italy that delivers savory aromas of spice, leather, tobacco and dried berry fruit. You feel the sweetness in the mouth, however, followed by soft tannins. | Passione Passito Cason Brusà | 88 | 45 |
53,636 | us | This wine provides immediate appeal with its aromas of citrus peel, starfruit, mineral and apricot, with tropical notes lurking in the background. It's fleshy in feel with a tart zing of acid that stitches it all together. | Boushey Vineyard | 89 | 25 |
43,541 | us | Sour cherry and underripe watermelon show on the nose and palate. A 15% addition of Merlot gives a slight impression of weight to this otherwise light-bodied sipper. | Rosato di | 84 | 20 |
511 | france | This potentially rich Champagne is still young. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that dominate the blend show tight acidity, minerality and a tangy, orange-like edge. Give it time to mature, and it will be splendid. | Cuvée St Clément | 91 | 70 |
84,645 | chile | Liberally oaked, thus there's sawdust and spice to accent the berry fruit aromas. Tannic and full-bodied, and tasting of roasted black fruits with a generous sprinkling of baking spices. Chunky, tannic and arguably a little saucy/soupy on the finish. Best if you like big, roasted, chubby wines. | La Joya Reserve | 88 | 13 |
94,020 | us | A reluctant nose slowly offers hard-to-tease aromas of blueberry, dark chocolate and loam. The palate also works to show its stuff, offering dried cherries and cedar. It's straight ahead and very drinkable, yet neither flashy nor complex. | Pear Valley Vineyard | 85 | 25 |
32,027 | us | Dried strawberry and prune juice meet with black spice, dust and roasted meats on the nose of this six-year-old bottling. The palate shows decent depth, from mocha and coffee to tobacco, cedar and caramel, all decorating the core flavors of black-cherry pie and bacon fat. | Reserve | 91 | 80 |
53,272 | us | With the heat of very high alcohol, the taste of overripe, raisiny fruit and a sweet finish, this is not a successful wine. But then, Mourvèdre is notoriously difficult to control. | El Alacran | 82 | 35 |
4,940 | us | Hard to say if this is a dessert wine or a rosé, because it's fairly sweet. Let's call it a rosé. And a pretty one it is, with savory orange, raspberry and vanilla flavors, balanced with acidity. | Pink Truck | 86 | 9 |
65,073 | italy | Restrained at first on the nose, this wine eventually reveals black fruit, cooking spice and underbrush aromas. The simple palate offers dried blackberry and tobacco hints while smooth tannins provide easygoing support. Drink soon. | Castelvero Alasia | 86 | 11 |
34,652 | portugal | The steep Murças vineyard on the right bank of the Douro faces due south. That gives this dense, impressive Reserva vast reserves of richness and structure. It allows the young ripe fruits to express themselves, with a forward, juicy character that will age well for many years thanks to the supporting tannic structure. Hold this concentrated wine until 2018. | Reserva | 94 | 42 |
103,283 | italy | This blend of Cannonau, Carignano and Bovale opens with bright, intense fruit, with notes of blackberry, crème de cassis and pomegranate juice. The mouthfeel is firm and structured. | S'arai | 90 | 46 |
122,495 | us | A prime example of why Pinot Noir is great to release later in its life, this six-year-old wine is signing with concentrated strawberry, iron, dried rose petals, stewed black cherry and raw beef. The palate is quite earthy but also packs black plum, vanilla, pepper, thyme and marjoram into a wondrous and complete package. | Hillside Vineyard | 95 | 125 |
100,143 | austria | Ripe, almost tropical fruit notes appear: pineapple and orange zest are tempered by peppery yeastiness which becomes stronger and more expressive and textured on the palate. A phenolic backbone provides structure alongside zesty freshness. This packs a real punch. | Tradition Reserve | 90 | 20 |
24,912 | us | American and Hungarian oak barrels were used, adding a rustic, powerful base to this pure Primitivo. Think Zinfandel crossed with Lemberger and you're in the ballpark of its style. Its raw, big-boned flavors of fruit and barrel are ready for a juicy steak. | Stonetree Vineyards | 87 | 30 |
114,598 | italy | Fresh, fun and informal, this bright offering opens with easy aromas of citrus, green apple and peach. The bubbling is steady and tonic, followed by fresh acidity. | Santi Nello | 86 | 17 |
17,451 | france | Smooth, creamy wine, showing some good, rich, white fruits. It is soft, with ripe apple and lime juice flavors and vivid and balanced acidity. Attractive, ready-to-drink Champagne. | Millésime Brut | 88 | 50 |
42,467 | italy | You won't find many wines like this on the market today. The blend is Tai grapes with 30% Sauvignon. The bouquet is broad and intense with complex aromas of peach, apricot, cinnamon, passion fruit, toasted almond and butterscotch. In the mouth, the texture is long, creamy and soft. | Olmèra | 90 | 44 |
35,819 | us | This Chard is ripe with tropical fruit, lime, buttered toast and caramel flavors, but saved from flaccid simplicity by firm acidity and a stony minerality. The source of the grapes is the Dutton Ranch, one of the most superbly managed vineyards in Sonoma County. | Dutton Ranch | 88 | 38 |
118,756 | france | Tangy and mineral, this is a crisp apple- and citrus-driven wine, full of fruitiness while also having a tight texture. Its acidity just adds to the generally ripe character of the wine. Drink now. | Réserve Personnelle | 87 | 37 |
93,434 | austria | Wieninger's blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is a finely structured wine. It has black currant flavor, firm tannins, and a dark core of dryness. Wood aging has lifted the fruits and acidity and added a sense of elegance. It's for aging over 4–6 years. Screwcap. | Wiener Trilogy | 90 | 30 |
68,248 | us | Made from 80% Syrah, 15% Grenache and 5% Riesling, this magenta-hued wine shows exuberant orange blossom and cherry flavors buoyed by moderate acidity and seaspray-like freshness. It finishes rich and fruity, bringing a creamsicle in summer to mind. | Rosé of | 91 | 18 |
72,856 | italy | Informal and simple, it offers bright red cherry-berry fruit, sweet cake spices and hints of alpine herbs. The silky smooth tannins and fresh acidity make this already extremely accessible so enjoy now–2020. | Tresuri | 86 | 55 |
116,011 | spain | Rather unusual smelling, with exotic spice and blue fruit aromas that aren't cut from the normal cloth. It feels rubbery, with black plum, cumin and licorice flavors. Dark and fruity on the finish, it has warm notes of spice covering every angle. A blend of Garnacha, Monastrell, Samso and Syrah. | Proyecto Cu4tro | 85 | 12 |
103,222 | italy | Made entirely with Merlot, this has a shy nose that tries to hide suggestions of plum and bell pepper. The straightforward palate provides plum with hints of vanilla and clove alongside grainy tannins. | Atunis | 86 | 20 |
83,483 | argentina | Five grapes led by Malbec make up this full-force wine with black cherry, cough syrup, vanilla and cream on the nose. The palate is rich, creamy and heavy, with deep, saturated black fruit and chocolate flavors, while the finish is just as thick, maybe thicker. Extremely ripe and saturated, what many would call a “fruit bomb.” | Don Tiburcio | 88 | 15 |
78,394 | us | Yorba is doing the world of Zin lovers a huge favor by holding its wines in bottle for longer than most producers, and what you get for all that waiting is a wine ready to drink that's still got plenty of structure and ageability. This Zin shows great depth, with subdued fruit and darker flavors of plum and coffee allowed to shine, rounded out by an intensity of spice. | Shake Ridge Vineyards | 90 | 28 |
17,554 | us | Light red in color and smelling like raspberries, this wine adds earthy, spicy flavors while rounding out with red cherry notes and firm tannins that tend to bolster an otherwise relaxed texture. It has good balance and will be versatile with food. | Estate | 86 | 29 |
18,818 | france | Here is a wonderfully ripe, round, fruit-laden and full-bodied Champagne, with a richness unusual for a 100% Chardonnay blanc de blancs. It's so brimming with delicious fruit one is tempted to call it almost fleshy. Seductive and sensuous, with a lip-licking, lingering finish. | Grande Cru Blanc de Blancs | 91 | 45 |
106,728 | france | Faintly spiced, ripe apple and pear notes on the nose are mellowed by gentle, barely-there sweetness on the palate. This is rounded and pliable, but without an ounce of fat. A balanced, gently spiced wine with deep but slender richness that finishes dry. | Furstentum Grand Cru | 90 | 34 |
109,879 | italy | This organic Nero d'Avola offers bold aromas of black cherry, cured meat, black espresso and tangy Indian spice. | Il Giglio | 86 | 17 |
117,606 | italy | Pressed blue flower, ripe dark-skinned berry, forest floor and baking spice aromas emerge on this big, bold red. The full-bodied palate delivers dried black cherry, ground pepper, anise and mocha alongside ripe, velvety tannins. It's warm but has enough fruit to support the hefty alcohol. Drink 2018–2025. | AdAlberto Riserva | 94 | 85 |
30,172 | us | Supple and silky, this expressive, seductive wine offers ripe plum and cherry fruit matched to polished tannins. It's finished with tasty barrel flavors of coconut, butter pecan and toast, and it is thoroughly, irresistibly delicious. | Dijon Clones | 92 | 50 |
25,261 | us | Many vineyards were sourced for this dry rosé, made from a selection of Pinot Noir clones. Beautifully pale rose petal color, its aromas and flavors lean herbal before fresh notes of raspberry and strawberry set in. The finish is intense. | Rosé of | 87 | 22 |
88,708 | chile | The bouquet delivers a mix of lactic-smelling oak, herbal berry and finally a blast of char. The wine is full and resiny in feel, with oak-driven flavors of cassis, blackberry, chocolate and clove. On the finish, this tastes baked and oaky, with some heat. | Reserva | 87 | 17 |
107,581 | us | This blend of all five Bordeaux varieties hails from a smaller, high elevation appellation bridging Sonoma County and Napa Valley. It's jammy and spicy in red fruit, berry and cocoa flavors. Drink now. | Alluvium | 88 | 30 |
74,731 | us | Scott Sisemore's small Belmont-based label pushes the lower-alcohol movement into the realm of Syrah, in this case producing a wine whose aromas are more like one of the appellation's Cabs, with juniper, pine, oregano, green and black olives and dried plums. Elderberries and those same herbal characters show on the palate, which some will love and others will find unfamiliar. | Lester Family Vineyard | 90 | 32 |
25,052 | france | This is a truly herbal Sauvignon that is sold under the label of one of the major wine retail chains in France. It's full of green fruit, intense acidity and crisp texture and is ready to drink. | Réserve | 85 | 10 |
570 | us | Aromas of sea salt, olive brine, smoked meat, herb and earth lead to medium-bodied fruit flavors that run warm on the finish. There are plenty of good things going on but they don't seem to entirely come together. | Art Den Hoed Vineyard | 89 | 50 |
12,565 | us | A blend of near-equal parts Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot topped off with a pinch of Petit Verdot, this wine exhibits aromas of barrel spices, dried herbs and cherry, showing whiffs of volatility. The flavors are soft and pure, lingering on the finish. | Barrel Racer | 87 | 27 |
1,913 | us | There is a creamy, leesy mouthfeel to this estate-grown Riesling, whose residual sugar is masked with acidity. Tart apple and pear fruit flavors finish with lighter notes of candied orange and citrus. | Estate | 87 | 14 |
59,544 | italy | Ripe plum, berry and cocoa aromas lead the nose on this fruity, easygoing red. The soft, round palate offers ripe blackberry, juicy raspberry, a note of dark spice and a hint of chocolate. It's simple but well made and enjoyable, with silky tannins. | Il Giglio | 87 | 10 |
83,269 | france | With a deep-pink color, this is a soft wine full of fruit. Well balanced between acidity, red fruits and ripeness, it's a delicious Champagne for apéritif drinking as well as with food. The bottling is ready to drink. | Brut Rosé | 88 | 53 |
127,705 | italy | It discloses a refined version of the variety's classic aromas of white roses, lychee and grapefruit, which all carry over to the palate. The juicy fruit is accented with light notes of black pepper, candied ginger and clove that add depth. | Lyra | 89 | 27 |
96,896 | italy | Aromas of spicy plum, ripe berry, tilled soil and brown cooking spice meld together in the glass. The palate delivers dried black cherry, raisin, fig, clove and cracked black pepper alongside robust tannins. Drink through 2016. | Cento su Cento | 88 | 25 |
54,504 | austria | Mossy, yeasty savoriness signals Grüner Veltliner on the nose of this Austrian sparkler. Soft bubbles burst on a creamy and frothy yet dry palate that offers up hints of spice and green pear peel. A lovely streak of freshness courses through this and lifts the dry finish. | Brut Méthode Traditionelle | 90 | 20 |
9,326 | us | Sweet-seeming aromas and flavors dominate this full-bodied, ripe-tasting wine—not unusual for a Rhône-style blend that leads with Grenache. A spicy, smoky influence is delicious in its own right, but has a tasty component of fresh blackberry and boysenberry to back it up. | Côtes du Renard | 89 | 26 |
48,536 | portugal | A bright pink wine that tastes drier than it looks. It has bright strawberry aromas, as well as touches of caramel and lively final acidity. It's not for aging. | Somontes | 84 | 10 |
9,261 | us | Nutty and lush with layers of peach, pear and lime fruit, this is a medium-bodied and well-balanced white. It's refreshing while offering both length and breadth on the palate. | Cuvée Renee | 91 | 31 |
16,733 | france | A touch of narcissus precedes the full-fruited notes of peach on the nose. The palate has the same generous peach but also a slightly bitter tangy edge that gives structure to the rich wine. This is intense, rich and medium sweet, with a lasting rich finish. | Cuvée Mégane | 90 | 30 |
83,667 | chile | A bold and chunky customer with multiple personalities. The nose has big black fruit, smoke, leather, barrel char and even some wet dog smells, while the palate is easygoing and full, with herbal, roasted fruit and spice. Long and mostly true on the finish. Uncomplicated but solid. | Casillero del Diablo Reserve | 86 | 12 |
32,786 | us | This 100% varietal wine offers plenty of crisp cranberry, currant and restrained red fruit on the palate, the texture soft and supple. A pleasing shock of dark chocolate appears on the finish. | Simpson Ridge | 90 | 65 |
31,954 | us | This has lovely and deep black fruits, with smoke and toast from the barrel aging. There's a streak of caramel and a hint of coconut, good balance and length, and less obvious burn and astringency than the more recent vintages. | V Reserve | 93 | 42 |
52,780 | us | Happily, each new vintage of Bésoleil is a bit larger than the previous year, so more people can taste what a joy this wine is. In 2008 it's 82% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 9% Mourvèdre. As with all the Betz wines, it is intensely aromatic. The wine glass fairly explodes with scents of grape, plum, raspberry and cherry. In the mouth grace notes offer hints of leaf and fresh herb. Plush and irresistible. | Bésoleil | 93 | 45 |
116,567 | spain | Blackberry, cherry and earthy aromas are backed by a secondary wave of oaky char. This is 80% Garnacha and 20% Carignan with raw clamp to the palate created by grabby tannins and tomatoey acidity. Briny raspberry and plum flavors finish with rubbery tannins and related grab. This is a tough wine but one with lots of life and power. Drink through 2019. | Pinyolet Selección | 88 | 19 |
83,015 | us | Robust and rustic, this is a full-bodied Italian-inspired red blend, indicative of its varieties which range from Carignane and old-vine Zinfandel to old-vine Petite Sirah, Mataro, old-vine Black Malvasia and Alicante Bouschet. It's old-school in every way, with flavors that tend toward dark cherry, licorice and leather. | Mysterium | 87 | 28 |
77,615 | us | This is a nicely made blend of Petite Sirah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Barbera, defined by its generosity of power and tannin as well as a concentration of blackberry, Italian deli meat and leather. | Besieged | 88 | 15 |
56,370 | us | A bit soft and heavy, but useful, with a rustic, tannic mouthfeel, and nicely dry. You'll find classic Cabernet flavors of blackberries, black currants and cedar. Drink now. | Morris Fay Vineyard | 86 | 18 |
113,077 | us | Plump blackberry and black currant meet with asphalt and dark chocolate on the nose of this bottling from a relatively new vineyard on Gypsy Canyon in the heart of the appellation. Dried violets, lavender, tart boysenberry, peppercorns and a hint of cardamom make for an exotic yet balanced palate. | Mormann | 92 | 38 |
50,185 | us | This wine offers lychee, apple and pear on the nose and palate and is both fresh and floral. Mouthwatering with a lingering finish. Pair with grilled poultry, salads, fruit or Indian cuisine. | Curry Creek Vineyards | 84 | 42 |
77,016 | us | Plump and loaded with sweet and tangy red and purple fruits, this lush table wine mixes flavors of raspberry, black cherry and plum hard candy with bracing acids. The juicy, forward fruit gives it a Beaujolais-like quality; nothing too substantial here, but quite delicious. | Red Table Wine | 88 | 16 |
119,935 | us | While this Pinot has gorgeous, generous raspberry, cola, mushroom and sweet oak flavors, it also possesses a superb structure of tannins and acids that makes it successful. In that sense, it's a masterful balance of power and elegance, and is distinctly Pinot Noir-esque in its silky texture. Drink now–2017, depending on your taste for older Pinot. | Le Bon Climat | 91 | 35 |
28,870 | us | A blend of Riesling, Muscat and Viognier, this wine offers aromas of white flowers, orange peel and citrus. It drinks off dry, with abundant mandarin flavors that linger. | Chicken Dinner | 87 | 16 |
19,596 | france | This 100% Carignan is a great expression of what the grape can do all by itself without any blending buddies. Red cherry and plum mingle with garrigue herbs and a touch of vanilla on the nose. Soft tannins and vibrant acidity lay out the approachable structure, with a lingering finish accented by sweet spice. | Cariñu | 89 | 14 |
77,482 | france | Showcasing a rich style of Sancerre, this wine is creamy in texture with flavors of almonds, ripe melon and citrus. The palate is full and soft, with just the aftertaste showing crispness. | La Reine Blanche | 87 | 24 |
30,717 | spain | Melon, peach and vanilla aromas don't display much oak while coming across clean and ripe. This feels juicy, with orange, tangerine and nectarine flavors. The finish is spunky and acidic but not overly deep or complex. This is 95% Viura and 5% Malvasia. | Blanco Fermentado En Barrica | 88 | 15 |
98,175 | italy | Wild berry, black cooking spice and a whiff of Mediterranean brush come together on this soft, straightforward red. The medium-bodied, concentrated palate offers ripe blackberry, raspberry jam and a note of anise alongside round, compacted tannins. | Donnatà | 88 | 16 |
42,124 | argentina | Big and blasting on the nose, with heat and burn. The palate is high-wire boysenberry and a lot of acid, and ultimately it borders on sour and fiery, which probably isn't the intention. Wiry and piercing for a pricey, 800-case-production Malbec. | Particular | 84 | 30 |
60,113 | us | This full-bodied wine has a rather light color. Aromas seem roasted and savory rather than fruity, leading to attractive spicy, meaty, almost mushroomy flavors. The texture is on the lean side, moderately tannic and quite dry. | Estate Bottled | 89 | 18 |
121,207 | italy | Made entirely with Pinot Nero, this bright sparkler delivers wild raspberry, cherry and cake-spice sensations along with a hint of baked bread. Fresh acidity lifts the finish. | Cuvée Arorora Rosé | 90 | 30 |
90,409 | us | From a particular block with limestone soils, this is indeed a light, steely and minerally white wine, given nine months in French oak, only 17% of it new. It takes on that oak with subtle concentration, offering a touch of baked pineapple, peach and vanilla, ending in a bittersweet bite of Meyer lemon. | Coteau Blanc | 88 | 45 |
60,406 | chile | This is a clean, lightweight wine with gripping yet silky tannins. The nose of hickory smoke is wrapped in loam, which repeats on the palate with smoky cherry and fresh green herbs. On the finish, the semisweet herbal quality is a treat. | Concepcion Reserva | 86 | 11 |
58,022 | france | The nose is shy and does not give much away. On the palate, beautifully pure red currant and tart red-cherry notes come through. The slender body is pervaded by freshness and has lovely overtones of conifer and oak leaf. It is later on that the fine but firm structure comes to bear. This is light but has depth and the potential to develop. | Signature | 90 | 25 |
74,821 | us | This is a barrel selection from the winery's Sleepy Hollow Vineyard and is one of the most concentrated Chardonnays in California. Has the honeyed richness of a botrytized wine, but is absolutely dry. Tastes like an apricot and pineapple tart, with seasonings of nutmeg, cinnamon, and the smoky, nutty pie crust. Very few California Chardonnays need time, but this one does. Stash until late 2008, but this powerhouse should gradually peak over a decade. | Cuvée Carlotta | 94 | 60 |
81,962 | france | A ripe wine reflecting the richness of the vintage, this is full of light mineral notes backed by generous white fruit. Creamed apple and plum flavors dominate, lifted by lasting crisp acidity. Drink from late 2017. | Les Opales | 89 | 27 |
60,882 | italy | Sperss (the name is inspired by the local word for “nostalgia”) is a vineyard located in the Barolo territory of Serralunga. Angelo Gaja adds 6% Barbera to the wine for brightness and freshness but the overall ensemble shows so much more than that. It delivers sophisticated softness and a velvety texture that is backed by exotic spice and loads of wild berry and licorice. Add huge depth and intensity and you have the criteria for a cellar-worthy wine. Will be ready to drink after 2020. | Sperss | 98 | 255 |
128,419 | france | Apple, lemon oil and vinosity unite to such a degree that the nose is completely heady: here is a Riesling at the very cusp of maturity, a trajectory that has only just begun. The dry palate also reveals hints of lanolin and peach but is utterly governed by lemon freshness. This is sleek and taut, and gives you a glimpse of what mature dry Riesling can be: incisive, complex but eternally fresh. The finish is utterly clean. Drink now through 2030. | Mambourg Grand Cru | 94 | 26 |
68,085 | us | The first Pinot Noir release from this producer, this is a velvety-smooth, exotic and charming wine, light on the palate despite a concentration of ripe, rich fruit. Kirsch, cherry, raspberry and cinnamon combine to make the wine invitingly lush and plush. | Bacigalupi Vineyard | 91 | 65 |
24,613 | france | A ripe, smooth, smoky wine, in which the fruit is dense, almost sweetly rich. Spicy wood is a strong component, going right above the berry fruit flavors. This is an immediate, fruity, ready-to-drink wine. | Thomas Barton Réserve | 87 | 24 |
85,492 | us | Done in a bracing, sappy style, this is a concentrated wine with lush flavors of lemon drop, orange candy and Key lime. It's ripe and juicy, with a suggestion of beeswax in the mouth. | Stillwater Creek Vineyard | 90 | 20 |
69,604 | us | Two-thirds Grenache with the balance Syrah and Mourvèdre, this shows moderate aromas of coffee and pepper along with high-toned herbs and barrel spices. It's supple in texture, with the mouthfeel bringing much of the appeal. | Reserve Riviere Galets Estate Vineyard | 91 | 55 |
20,702 | new zealand | This wine includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and (somewhat unusually) Malbec. It's floral on the nose, with additional aromas of baking spices and blueberries. Full bodied, intense and relatively tannic, it finishes firm and dusty. Drink 2018–2030. | Cornerstone Gimblett Gravels | 92 | 39 |
83,512 | us | The flavors are quite tart, tannic and leafy, and the wine gives the impression of coming from very young vines. That said, it's got snap and verve, and the fruit flavors are bright and forward, the herbal flavors clean and green. This would be an ideal poultry wine. | Three Degrees | 86 | 20 |
44,367 | france | Grown on gravel terraces that rise up from the Loire, this wine is both structuredand fruity. Fresh juicy black currant flavors bring acidity along with them, leaving a light tannic structure at the end. Drink now. | Graviers | 87 | 15 |
124,540 | us | This shows deep, classic flavors of sweet blackberries and black currants, with rich, thick tannins. While it doesn't seem to be an ager, it's a lovely wine to decant over a few hours. Drink now. | Estate | 89 | 60 |
1,891 | australia | Softer and more approachable than the winery's powerful 2005, this wine offers lush plum, leather and loam notes, accented by a touch of cracked pepper. It's full-bodied and creamy-textured, with a soft finish that invites another sip. Drink now–2012. | Devils Elbow Single Vineyard | 89 | 25 |
100,051 | italy | This is not complex or elaborate, nor is it meant to be. In fact, simplicity sums it up. It's fresh and clean, and it will drink nicely with meatloaf or pork chops. | Lucchine | 87 | 14 |
82,840 | italy | Elegant and structured, this opens with exquisite scents of cedar, chopped herb, pressed rose, menthol and perfumed berry. The luminous palate is loaded with finesse, delivering bright red cherry, chopped red raspberry, licorice, clove and mineral. Firm, refined tannins and vibrant acidity provide impeccable balance and support. Hold for even more complexity. Drink 2018 through 2030. | Riserva | 95 | 60 |
44,665 | us | Aged in 100% new French oak, aromas of roasted coffee bean, herb, char and dark fruit give way to lightly grainy dark-fruit flavors. The wood seems a bit primary at present but it still brings a lot of appeal. Give it some time to integrate. | The V | 91 | 54 |
27,538 | italy | The hot vintage definitely left its mark on this Cabernet Sauvignon from the Montalcino area. Coffee, vanilla, fudge and espresso bean are backed by jammy fruit and ripe berries. In the mouth, it shows firm tannins and good length. | Tavernelle | 88 | 41 |
2,292 | slovenia | Earthy with hints of roasted nuts and dried herb, this is a uniquely savory Sauvignon that would pair well with herb-accented fowl and fish. The palate is round and rich, but balanced with brisk lime acidity and a characteristic grassiness on the finish. | Fosilni Breg | 84 | 20 |
82,426 | france | Subtle and restrained, drawn in a more oxidative, less overtly fruity style. The palate is broad and unfocused but shows good depth of flavor and an intriguing thread of apricot. Ends with a nutty, almond note. Drink up. | Rouvière | 86 | 13 |
91,879 | spain | Standard apple aromas come with hints of sulfur. The palate on this off-dry Cava is flat and easy, while flavors of nectarine and passion fruit finish grassy but also a bit citrusy. | Cordon Negro Extra Dry | 85 | 12 |
98,300 | us | A pulsing core of dried plum and black-cherry flavors marks this buxom Petit Verdot. While bold and brawny, a balsamic edge and fine tannins lend subtlety. Its rich, mouth-filling silkiness clings pleasantly on the finish. | Spotlight | 88 | 50 |
94,999 | us | Made with 24% Petite Sirah, this dusty, bold and highly structured wine from an historic vineyard site is intensely concentrated and extracted, exuding rich red berry. Cinnamon and black pepper dot the lengthy finish. | Barricia Vineyard | 88 | 37 |
124,912 | france | The balance between ripe sweetness and acidity that comes from Petit Manseng shows so well here. There are ripe pineapple and white-peach flavors that are filled out with honey and a dry edge. The wine is delicious now, although it will age and will be better from 2018. | Château d'Aydie | 93 | 24 |