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30,894 | spain | Maderized aromas of applesauce and dust are not terribly welcoming. Meanwhile, the palate is mild and tastes nutty, like soft apples and spice. This is acceptable barrel-fermented Viura but it lacks freshness and character. | Conde de Valdemar Finca Alto Cantabria | 82 | 15 |
5,219 | us | Flinty and austere, this is an elegant white wine crafted from 100% Musque clone, dancing in pear and grapefruit. The layered texture impressively stands out, riding the wave between creamy and lemony crisp with precision, opening the door for the wine to finish refreshingly. | Samantha's | 92 | 30 |
107,695 | us | Cranberry and strawberry make for a pretty, fruity wine that's velvety in texture and full bodied in depth and length. Black tea and a backbeat of orange and lemon add to the tartness of this layered, complex red. | Sundawg Ridge Vineyard | 91 | 62 |
110,937 | austria | Although restrained on the nose, this wine leads with lovely, sprightly fresh flavors. Its tannins provide grip and are just a little drying, offsetting the red berry and cherry notes. It's balanced, fresh and moreish in its cherry-toned fruit. Try it with a slight chill. | Austrian Cherry | 90 | 14 |
125,771 | us | Just like the barely drinkable regular release, only with an overlay of oak. Smells vegetal, and the thin flavors veer toward grapefruit. | Reserve | 81 | 18 |
72,338 | chile | This Merlot smells rooty, with licorice and mint to boot. A wide, sort of flabby palate is, at its base, oaky as can be; there's also stewed plum and herbal blackberry flavors in front of a blocky, chunky finish. | Alpha | 86 | 25 |
129,677 | argentina | This Malbec is exceedingly ripe from start to finish. Aromas of blackberry, raisin, char and loamy earth announce a 16% heavyweight that holds onto its elegance. Flush, plump and elastic on the palate, this tastes of fig, blackberry, cassis and mocha. Chocolate and woodspice flavors drive a lush, dense finish that's a touch hot. Drink through 2020. | R | 93 | 65 |
74,089 | us | A majority Pinot Noir (54%), this brut rosé has a healthy head of mousse followed by succulent strawberry flavor, bright acidity and a smooth finish. Dark golden-peach in color, it is layered and well-made, and a great value for the quality. | Brut Rosé Excellence | 91 | 23 |
27,522 | spain | There's no denying the wine's raisiny ripeness; it's confirmed via Sherry/Port aromas and black plum/baked fruit flavors. But it's not simply a heavyweight on its last legs. To the contrary, the wine delivers a jolt of core intensity and finishing notes of spicy black pepper and licorice. Drink right away. | Reserva | 88 | 19 |
113,655 | us | Young and unintegrated, this Cab is nowhere near ready to drink. The sweet oak sticks out, overpowering the ripe blackberry, currant and herb flavors. Needs time. Give it until after 2009, at the earliest. | Reserve | 89 | 65 |
90,307 | us | A dusty, cigar-smoke character on the nose of this blend of 52% Syrah and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon spices up aromas of strawberry fruit and rotting roses. The palate combines complex cranberry fruits with Kalamata olive, thyme and pencil lead. | Bilancio | 88 | 40 |
15,157 | italy | Lequilibrio, which means “balance,” shows equal billing to its dark fruit and exotic spice components. It is aged for eight months in oak, rendering a soft, rich expression of the usually very acidic Barbera grape. | Lequilibrio | 87 | 28 |
109,547 | us | V. Sattui has quietly been producing outstanding Cabernets, and here's another. The vineyard is on the Rutherford bench, arguably the tenderloin of the appellation. Made from 100% Cabernet, the wine is sumptuously rich and soft in tannins, with sour red-cherry candy, licorice, bacon and pepper spice flavors. Will age well for at least 10 years. | Morisoli Vineyard | 94 | 55 |
74,668 | italy | Menthol, ripe berry, vanilla and mocha aromas emerge in the glass. The palate offers dried black cherry, coffee and toast but not much fruit richness alongside bracing tannins that leave an astringent finish. | Cannubi Muscatel | 87 | 78 |
106,272 | spain | Snappy aromas are suggestive of wild green herbs. A juicy, high-acid palate tastes a bit green like the nose suggests, with white-pepper notes. Green salad-like notes are maintained across the finish. | Palma Real | 86 | 13 |
124,816 | spain | This wine was aged for a few months in barrel, and that woody character is evident on the nose, which shows butterscotch and dusty spice aromas, as well as the palate, which is lightly oily in feel, with baked, spicy flavors of toasted apple and pear. This Verdejo is woody but has freshness and a refined texture. | Fermentado en Barrica | 88 | 20 |
40,593 | us | Full-flavored and textured, probably from the use of a Sauvignon Musque Clone for half of the wine, this is nonetheless a light wine, subtle in stone fruit, kiwi and lemon-lime. The acidity has an electricity and bubbliness that almost make it come alive. It's the right wine for fresh-shucked oysters. | Estate | 90 | 20 |
108,893 | spain | Peach, melon and apple aromas are more or less what's left on the nose, and the palate also indicates a fine wine in decline. Nobody will tell you that Verdejo has the stuff for long aging, but Pariente remains a wine of refinement and complexity. So catch it now for the last of its melon, green-fruit and pear flavors, which are backed by a lasting but soft finish. | José Pariente Fermentado en Barrica | 88 | 39 |
69,261 | france | This nonvintage Champagne from a family-owned producer has a fine, creamy mousse and enough dosage to give it a soft aftertaste. It's well balanced, with 40% Pinot Meunier bringing smoothness to the crisp acidity. It's ready to drink. | Brut de B. | 88 | 49 |
54,611 | spain | The wines of Abelis Carthago are enigmatic. The lowest-priced Lui is the most balanced and complete. This wine, William, is dark and dense, with shoe polish and raw crude oil on the nose. It's super strapping and tannic, with bitter chocolate and coffee notes carrying the racy palate to a fiery finish. It lacks nuance and subtlety but will augment a good steak with nary a problem. | William Selection | 90 | 34 |
85,276 | australia | These 100-plus-year-old vines were transplanted to another site, but continue to yield outstanding wines. Intriguing aromas of fruit compote and roasted meat lead into a palate of blueberry and spice. It's medium to full in body, with supple tannins that finish on a faintly dusty note. Ready to drink now, but should hold at least through 2020. | Orphan Bank | 93 | 57 |
34,499 | us | A heavy, acidic and boring wine, not offering much in the way of flavor except for some bitter cherries. | Silvaspoons Vineyards | 80 | 23 |
38,042 | canada | This Bordeaux-style blend is 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 6% Malbec (new this vintage) and 3% Petit Verdot. Carrying a whiff of musty leather, it nonetheless impresses with mixed black berries, a hint of cigar and polished, firm, substantial tannins. It's a fine steak wine to enjoy now through 2022. | Oldfield Series 2Bench Red | 90 | 30 |
98,868 | us | Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre and Pinot Noir make up this mongrel blend. The wine is dry and quite complex in berry, leather, cola, currant, spice and cedar flavors, although it's very soft. Not going anywhere, so drink now. | Intelligent Design Cuvée | 86 | 38 |
31,779 | new zealand | Chenin Blanc isn't common in New Zealand, but the ones made here tend to be worth trying. This plump, medium-bodied wine features intense notes of melon and pear, along with a hint of anise. The finish is long and refreshingly crisp. Drink now. | Wrekin Vineyard | 89 | 23 |
66,948 | us | Intriguing lemongrass, Asian pear, chamomile, jasmine and pink grapefruit aromas arise on the nose of this dynamic single-block bottling. Tons of energy show on the sip, which is light and yet offers lots of intriguing flavors, from white sesame and chalk to lime peels and grippy yellow grapefruit pithiness. | Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard | 94 | 35 |
4,199 | chile | Light but staunch cherry and cassis aromas are infused with herb and spice notes. This is tight in feel, with bracing tartaric acidity that results in surface-level flavors of red-berry fruits. Racy, mildly green notes are present on a snappy, hot finish. | Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Tinguiririca | 87 | 17 |
108,665 | australia | Like virtually all of Penfolds' top-end reds, this is full bodied and densely concentrated. As it's aged solely in large vats, there's no oak influence and the wine needs a bit of bottle age to come around. For now, it's a bit monolithic, showing hints of mint, black olive and ripe raspberries before ending long and fine. Drink 2017–2030, and perhaps beyond. | St. Henri | 94 | 65 |
54,490 | chile | Tropical fruits and a mix of grass and green herbs make for a nice bouquet. The palate on this Casablanca wine is juicy and round, not pointy, with citrus and nectarine flavors. Finishes with green apple tang; definitely gets the job done. | Visión | 87 | 15 |
6,030 | us | Snappy and full of raspberry and cedar aromas. It’s mouthfilling and juicy, with a stylish lean edge to it. Puckery on the palate, with a right-on mix of acidity, fruit and oak. It delivers the goods, not missing a twist or turn along the way, and in the final analysis, it’s fairly large, packing a solid punch of berry fruit. | Vintage Select | 89 | 24 |
14,736 | us | Way too sweet and soft to qualify as a dry table wine. Okay for big parties where everyone's drinking happily from paper cups. | Split Oak Estates | 81 | 12 |
125,830 | us | A spectacular Chardonnay—this is dazzingly beautiful and mesmerizing in its appeal. The complexity of flavor stuns, offering tiers of pineapples, oranges, green apples and golden mangoes. Then the oaky influences appear in the form of buttered toast and caramel, with a suggestion of honey. The finish is dry and crisp in acidity. | South River Vineyard | 97 | 60 |
66,827 | spain | Dusty earthy cherry and plum aromas are a bit spicy, while this feels blocky, with rubbery tannins. Spicy herbal plum and raspberry flavors show a mild green note on the finish. | Familia Reyes Reserva | 87 | 15 |
19,316 | us | This vineyard designate, showcasing the oldest vines from the oldest vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley, piles on the details of earth, grape and barrel. There's cassis, blackberry and fig in generously layered profusion, along with substantial components of dried herbs, cedar and pipe tobacco. The exceptional complexity, balance and length make this a sure-fire candidate for cellaring until 2024 or more. | Seven Hills Vineyard | 94 | 45 |
103,885 | greece | This juicy red has a nose of cedar spice and prunes on the nose, and flavors of toasted nuts, plum and cherry on the palate. Overall, the wine has a more fruit-forward character than many Greek reds and will pair well with pizza, grilled meat or ripe cheeses. | Agiorgitiko by Gaia | 88 | 28 |
101,069 | france | An aromatic wine with great depth, this is complex and concentrated. It brings out a great tangy, zesty, steely character that has freshness as well as richness in equal measure. White fruits and red currants leave a crisp, taut aftertaste. | Cuvée Charles | 91 | 17 |
56,248 | us | Intriguing and enticing aromas of honey and toasted peanuts lead to very sweet but mild fruit flavors and a texture so soft and billowy that the wine seems to vaporize on the palate. This will be great to drink after dinner or with a selection of cheeses. | Tardy Harvest | 91 | 38 |
83,848 | spain | This starts with aromas of cinnamon, hard candy and weedy red fruits. It feels sugary and broken, with candied strawberry flavors in front of a sweet, confected finish. | Circles Syrah & Garnacha | 80 | 10 |
98,515 | france | Bright, fruity and crisp, this silky-textured rosé has a refreshing finish and bold, pink bubble-gum-like (but dry) flavors. Drink now. | Passion Terroirs | 86 | 12 |
45,822 | france | Tannat at its most expressive, this wine boasts dense tannins that roll deeply around the wine. But the fruit is of such an intensity that it keeps up a fine equilibrium. It is a seamless, impressive wine, projecting its power easily. | Charles de Batz | 94 | 25 |
10,531 | france | With a high proportion of Chardonnay, this is a ripe, full-bodied and lightly toasty wine. It's rich in the mouth and rounded with the crisp green acidity playing a good supporting role. This bottle shows some maturity, giving a complex aftertaste. | Excellence Brut | 90 | 14 |
28,083 | south africa | This is a wine with presence, from its meaty, spicy nose to its big, full-flavored fruit and spice character. Many layers of spice, smoke and berry unfold on the palate and the overall impression is delicious and serious. It lacks a touch of refinement, but is still a very good, ageable selection. | Estate | 88 | 43 |
86,339 | us | From a warm, ripe vintage, this reflects those characteristics with fruit-driven flavors of plum, berry and apricot. Round and full-bodied, it finishes with a lick of orange liqueur. | Treehouse Estate | 89 | 28 |
14,000 | france | The wine has a toasty character showing that it has considerable bottle age. The fruit has moved into the realm of secondary flavors with almonds, fresh bread and spice flavors. It is a delicious wine for those who like more mature Champagnes. | Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut | 93 | 135 |
39,505 | us | Petit Verdot is not an easy grape; here it turns volatile, the grapes pruney, and the finish tannic and short. | Proprietor's Limited Release | 82 | 20 |
38,532 | italy | A classically powerful Riserva from Antinori, produced from the three family estates at Tignanello, Pèppoli and Badia a Passignano. Aromas of violets and cherries are followed by tobacco and spice flavors from the wood, as well as concentrated black fruits. Rich and full-bodied, it should age well over the next 10 years. | Tenuta Marchese Antinori Riserva | 92 | 23 |
18,517 | italy | This wonderful blend of Carignano (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah is one of the island's emerging “super Sardinian” wines. Plush, rich and extracted, the wine offers the density and longevity to stand up to veal or pork. | Montessu | 90 | 35 |
85,756 | us | So easy to enjoy, this mild-tasting but full-bodied wine is fruity in flavor and soft in texture. It has an earthy, savory aroma, generous plum and berry flavors, a mineral influence, light tannins and a lingering finish. | Rous Vineyard Reserve Ancient Vines | 89 | 30 |
88,989 | austria | Nutty flavors of new oak signal a more international style of Pinot, but the underlying fruit speaks eloquently of ripe, red cherry and offers glimpses of raspberry. Subtle spice plays around the edges. The palate is rounded and soft but has a refreshing vein of acidity. | Eveline | 90 | 20 |
95,975 | us | While forward with stonefruit and honey, along with toasty oak and vanilla notes, this is a structured Viognier that's crisp and fresh. Drink with Thai food or buttery lobster. | Estate | 89 | 20 |
65,956 | us | From a beautiful vintage on the relatively cooler end of the valley, this wine combines 89% Cabernet Sauvignon with 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Cedar, herb and savory sage open into a strong element of forest floor and rose garden. Tight firm tannin wrap around a robust ripeness that finds balance in accompanying acidity. Enjoy from 2024–2034. | Estate Bottled | 94 | 219 |
18,560 | chile | Apple, grapefruit and citrus aromas are neither hard nor pushy, while the palate is fleshy and offers standard citrus, grapefruit and passionfruit flavors. Pithy on the finish but it holds steady. Made for everyday drinking. | Reserva | 86 | 13 |
56,598 | us | Fragrant and fresh, this rare white is fuller bodied in style despite its time in stainless steel only. Fleshy, it's both crisp and creamy, with undulating waves of citrus and green apple ending in a flurry of lemon zest. The producer was the first to make this variety commercially in California, tapping into its Austrian roots. Enjoy its freshness now. | Estate Vineyard | 90 | 35 |
115,455 | us | A rare 100% representation of the variety, this is juicy, dusty and restrained, showing soft waves of blackberry, blueberry, black licorice and a smoky edge of black olive. The texture is soft and bright. | Estate Villa Andriana Vineyard | 90 | 34 |
63,297 | us | Tropical ripeness teases on the entry of this wine, before its lush, fleshy texture takes over. Its golden apple, pear and mango flavors combine effortlessly, while an underlying minerality plays upon the palate. | Estate Vineyard | 88 | 35 |
126,434 | us | Delicate with just 14 g/L residual sugar, this lovely wine is ready to enjoy. Bright acidity lends a touch of sparkle between layers of citrus and coconut. An ideal wine for spicy Spanish tapas or Thai curries. | Sandy Bend Vineyard | 88 | 19 |
62,440 | italy | This Nero d'Avola opens with mature black cherry, cinnamon and toasted almond aromas while the fresh, structured palate delivers juicy blackberry, raspberry jam and white pepper notes. Fresh acidity and polished tannins lend balance and a smooth texture. Enjoy through 2024. | Deliella | 92 | 90 |
75,835 | us | Structure defines this wine. It has a great architecture of tannins, acids and oak, with a firm, dry finish. That stands it in stark relief to today's modern cult style of fruity softness, and to the wine's credit. It's Bordeaux-like, with cherry, currant, herb and cedar flavors, and should develop over the next decade. A winery to watch. | Proprietary Red Wine | 92 | 64 |
55,453 | italy | Aromas suggesting Anjou pear, almond, grilled herb and a whiff of smoke come together in the glass while the palate offers tangerine zest, ginger and mineral. Fresh acidity lends balance. | Vendemmia Tardiva | 88 | 29 |
128,699 | italy | Run by four boisterous brothers, Tenuta Sant'Antonio is among the rising stars of Valpolicella. This 2004 Amarone delivers thick concentration and intense aromas of dried fruit and black licorice followed by big power and heat. The wine tastes smooth and exceptionally rich in the mouth. It's absolutely gorgeous. | Selezione Antonio Castagnedi | 94 | 50 |
76,727 | italy | Aromas of dried violet, black-skinned berry and cooking spice take center stage while the dense palate offers black plum, mocha and a touch of vanilla alongside solid tannins. It's already accessible so drink soon. | Petrignone Riserva | 89 | 20 |
90,860 | chile | Some of the best-bred Carmenères in the world are grown in Peumo, and a star example is this saturated, minty wine with medium-weight tannins and a long finish. It's lush, powerful and along the way you taste pepper, chocolate, berries and sunshine. | Terrunyo | 91 | 36 |
36,530 | france | Salon's releases are rare and signify a great vintage—the last release was the 2002. Coming from grand cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, this 2004 is complex and concentrated, capturing the essence of Chardonnay in Champagne. Intense minerality and ripe apple and citrus fruits accompany the purity and crisp texture that are part of its ability to age. The wine can continue for many years, certainly to 2025 and beyond. | Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut | 98 | 520 |
94,191 | us | Made in a soft, sweet style, this Zin has raspberry and cherry pie flavors. It's classic Dry Creek Zin in its own way, with a hearty rusticity that calls for barbecue, roasted chicken, pasta with lots of marinara sauce and cheese. | Old Vine Olive Block | 85 | 38 |
73,094 | italy | This rich, jammy wine will appeal to many, with its sweet core of raspberry fruit candy. The texture is soft, fat and very rich, although there is sufficient acid and tannin to keep the wine in balance. No great complexity here, but it's easygoing and opulent. | Calimpia | 86 | 44 |
80,498 | israel | This blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot is dark garnet in the glass, offering a slightly wild nose of blackberry and green pepper. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, toffee and leather are joined by a potent burst of cranberry. Well-integrated flavors continue into the lasting finish, which offers comforting warmth before culminating in a jolt of acidity. | Classico | 90 | 35 |
80,968 | austria | Varietal notes of pepper mingle with a tart, lactic freshness on the nose. The palate mirrors these flavors but balances them with soft creaminess. The body is light and dry with a slight phenolic edge pulling through all the way to the tart finish. | Rosé Brut | 86 | 30 |
33,068 | us | Maple-syrup aromas and a practically syrupy texture make this full-bodied wine taste sweet, while baking spices like cinnamon and vanilla accent the deep, ripe blackberry and black-cherry flavors. It's a very tasty wine for oak lovers. | OZV Old Vine | 87 | 14 |
9,178 | us | This private reserve is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot, aged considerably in bottle. Rich and full-bodied, it has a vanilla-kissed nose and earthy leather pedigree, the black cherry flavor concentrated and thick. | Private Reserve | 92 | 99 |
110,468 | us | Jammy blackberry and blueberry flavors highlight this 100% Cab, along with plenty of sweet new oak. The tannins are bold, but ultra-refined. High alcohol lends some heat as well as a glycerine feel. It's an unctuous, delicious wine, although slightly overripe. | Lot. No. 1 | 88 | 145 |
1,161 | italy | There's a distinctly mineral, almost ashen quality to this wine that recalls talcum powder and schoolroom chalkboard. The wine is linear and defined and has very pungent, almost sharp, effervescence with drying minerals on the close and will keep the palate polished and clean. | Desiderio Jeio Brut | 86 | 17 |
79,877 | chile | Fleshy vegetal aromas of squash and pumpkin lead to a flat palate. This tastes like zucchini and squash, with bitterness and wheaty flavors on a dull finish. | Casa Grand Selection | 83 | 14 |
107,717 | argentina | A draft of menthol and aromas of chocolate and mossy fruit work pretty nicely on the nose, while the palate is superripe, a bit candied and accented by spice and coffee. This is a strong starter, though it falls off a little on the finish. | IQUE | 86 | 11 |
36,544 | us | Powerful whiffs of smoke and nuts lend a dark, savory tone to this brisk, medium-bodied wine. The palate is tart with flavors of pressed apple accented with grapefruit acidity and a hint of freshly cut grass. | Estate Bottled | 84 | 15 |
70,681 | us | From the Wits' End estate vineyard's best lots, this offers a complex fruit mix running from orange and pineapple into raspberry and cherry. A suggestion of Dr Pepper soda is in play also, and the wine shines with excellent texture and freshness. | Private Stash #10 | 90 | 75 |
42,974 | us | Sleek, elegant and refined, this is a subtle, evocative and seamless wine. Layers of plum and black cherry, cola and earth, sea salt and caramel entwine gracefully. The 18 months in oak brings in sweet baking spices. Delicious already, it should drink very well at least through 2025. | Barrel Select | 93 | 80 |
42,702 | us | Sweet and sugary, with flavors of pineapple, pear and apricot jam. Crisp acidity provides fresh balance. | Reserve | 83 | 8 |
10,712 | spain | Bready, oxidized aromas are imprecise and lacking in fruit. This is a blend of Palomino, Rufete Blanca and Moscatel from Salamanca, which is off the beaten path. A plump but flat palate of yeasty white-fruit flavors lacks zest on a fading finish. Drink now. | Teso Blanco | 84 | 22 |
23,270 | italy | Here's a succulent and chewy red wine (“a wine for pizza”) with the prerequisite spice, blackberry aromas and natural acidity to pair with cooked tomato, oregano or stringy mozzarella. The wine is soft, smooth and easy in the mouth. | Wine for Pizza | 85 | 11 |
15,254 | france | With seven years on lees before disgorgement, this wine already shows some maturity. It is rich while also having the intense acidity of the vintage. Turning to gold in color, it is balanced and dry as with all the Paillard wines, although with age that character becomes less obvious. Drink now for the fruit or until 2024. | Assemblage Extra Brut | 93 | 88 |
108,301 | france | Lightweight fresh fruit flavors, mostly grapefruit and clean freshness. The wine is attractively fruity in style. | Loire Valley | 84 | 13 |
54,358 | spain | Damp earth, subtle berry, plum and smoke notes define the nose. It feels typically tannic and clampy for Ribera del Duero, with leathery, roasted flavors of blackberry, rubber and herbs. Long, meaty and dense on the back side, with chewy tannins and sweet lasting flavors. | Reserva | 88 | 29 |
46,057 | chile | Airy smelling, with citrus and grass aromas brewing underneath. Has a wet, simple, refreshing feel and rather intense flavors of lime, tangerine and other citrus fruits. Cuts a direct path. | Albamar | 85 | 11 |
12,543 | spain | Ripe, heady aromas of toasty, creamy oak along with prune, raisin and cedar might be too much for those who are oak averse. Like the nose, the palate is woody and creamy, but also thick and somewhat flabby. Flavors of coconut, mocha, baking spices and blackberry finish woody and with chewy tannins. | Tinto Cuvee Mosteiro | 88 | 25 |
48,940 | france | A truly aromatic Riesling that has a wonderful series of fruit and spice perfumes. It's ripe and full in the mouth, offering a strongly mineral edge as well as rich apple and citrus. Textured and still very tangy, the complex wine needs to age, so drink from 2017. | Eichberg Grand Cru | 92 | 30 |
46,155 | us | A tremendous rendition of the variety from an appellation not particularly associated with it, this wine is deftly etched with notes of black licorice, leather and earth. Explosive tannins underscore its core of juicy blackberry and smoke flavors, while the finish is sticky and somewhat feral. | Samantha's Vineyard | 94 | 43 |
5,604 | italy | This well crafted wine opens with textured renderings of barbecue spice and toasted oak followed by velvety fruit and blackberry. The wine is layered and deep with a playful touch of sour fruit on the close. | I Saltari Le Vigne di Turano | 88 | 25 |
4,423 | spain | Smooth, floral berry aromas are easy to like. This crianza feels whole and plump. Lightly herbal tomato flavors blend with richer plum and berry notes in front of a balanced, mostly ripe finish. | Crianza | 89 | 19 |
9,830 | us | Not as rich or chewy as the Diamond Mountain Ranch bottling, Sterling's 2004 Reserve Cabernet is immediately accessible, offering aromas and flavors of cassis and dried spices and soft tannins. A good steak house red. | Reserve | 89 | 75 |
97,783 | italy | Baked apple and pressed white flower aromas take center stage on this structured white. The apple sensation follows through to the palate, along with nectarine, Mediterranean herb and a hint of nut. Bright acidity adds freshness. | Campo della Pieve | 88 | 26 |
15,642 | us | This fresh, young wine, showcases a palate-thrilling mix of ripe tree fruits—sappy apples, juicy citrus—and some hints of pineapple as well. The ripeness turns the lemony fruit into limoncello, and the finish is long and wonderfully refreshing. | Sagemoor Vineyards | 92 | 22 |
63,384 | france | Straw gold in color, this is a fragrant, delicately aromatic wine. Made from organic fruit, it has pure white fruit and mineral flavors that are cut with intense youthful acidity. It needs to develop, so wait to drink until 2016. | Vieilles Vignes | 88 | 25 |
74,155 | us | From a vineyard in southern Oregon that is actually its own, self-contained AVA (Red Hill Douglas County), this wine is approaching full maturity at 5+ years of age. Soft, round and rather delicate, it has the light color and pleasant charm of a simple Bourgogne. Rhubarb, pomegranate, cherry, white pepper and a splash of root beer capture your interest; there is more going on than you'd suspect at first sip. | Red Hill Vineyard | 89 | 24 |
19,206 | chile | A warm, uncomplicated wine. The nose delivers oak and aromas of balsamic dressing, pencil shavings and chunky blackberry. Chunky is also the best way to describe the palate, which emphasizes blackberry, cherry and plum. Size is both the wine's virtue and bane, and in the final count the 2005 Alcance Carmenère seemed better balanced. | Alcance | 86 | 15 |
42,559 | chile | Rooty and on the verge of being overripe, this is yet another 2006 Cabernet from Chile with hot-weather signatures draped all over it. The nose is baked, while the fruit is all sweet black plum and berry with heat on the finish. | Sibaris Reserva Especial | 84 | 17 |
68,109 | chile | Opens with funk and foxiness. In the mouth, it's sticky and a bit syrupy in feel, with sweet berry and cassis flavors. Settles down by the time it finishes, but overall it's less clean and pure than in past vintages. Contains six grapes: Syrah, Carmenère, Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec, Mourvèdre and Petit Verdot. | Coyam | 87 | 34 |
68,075 | us | This is an inaugural release for the winery, established in 2013 where a former part of Buena Vista Winery stood. The grapes come from rocky Durell nearby, and take on its signature concentration and celebration of fruit. Golden in color, this is a ripe mingling of pear, baked apple and caramel that is entirely full bodied. | Durell Vineyard | 91 | 65 |
37,801 | us | This is a perfumed wine with aromas of fresh flowers, orange peel and citrus. It drinks dry with a broad, fleshy feel, falling a bit flat on the finish. | Estate Grown | 85 | 18 |
129,703 | us | The 2010 Jammin' Red is an ambitious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cab Franc and a bit of Tempranillo. Sweet cherry fruit is the focus, leaving a trail of pretty, hard candy flavor as it rolls across the tongue. The tannins are astringent, a bit chalky, and the finish does a quick fade. | Jammin' | 87 | 20 |
111,098 | spain | Minerally aromas combine with red apple, prune, raspberry and dry spice notes to form a nice bouquet. This is fresh, crisp and a bit tangy in feel, with plum, red apple and citrus-like flavors. A fresh, comfortable finish solidifies this wine's value credentials. | Ramón Roqueta Crianza | 88 | 12 |