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9,049 | germany | Upfront aromas of smoke and spring ramps subside to reveal delicate apple blossom notes on this honeyed, medium-sweet wine. Ripe, rich yellow peach and cantaloupe flavors flood the palate, yet wrap up remarkably dry with a lingering finish that's intense with minerality. It's gorgeously styled, yet elegant and dainty. | Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Erste Lage Spätlese | 91 | 42 |
53,952 | france | The second wine from this estate, which is currently performing very well, is a rich and opulent wine, typical of the vintage. It has generous black fruits, concentrated tannins and a firm core. All of this points to a wine that will be delicious to drink. Wait until 2018. | Les Pélerins de Lafon-Rochet | 90 | 30 |
61,258 | portugal | Textured and mineral, this crisp wine has some lively acidity as well as raspberry fruitiness. It's totally ready for the summer. | Terra de Lobos | 85 | 10 |
91,340 | us | The dark garnet color seems right for a wine that smells like black cherries and black-skinned plums, and tastes deep and rich. Both the flavors and the texture seem shaped by subtly spicy oak. Fine-grained tannins add a velvety touch and the finish lingers. | Durell Vineyard Hayfield Block | 91 | 48 |
88,736 | france | Old-style gin bottles are obviously popular in Provence. This pale salmon-pink colored wine comes in such a bottle. It's lightly fruity with attractive acidity that dominates the fruit and texture. Drink now. | Rosalie | 85 | 18 |
91,214 | us | Soft and ripe in the Paso style, with blackberry, cherry and raisin flavors, as well as smoky, caramelized oak. It's an easy-to-drink, rather country-style wine for opening now. | Estate Grown | 86 | 45 |
55,847 | us | The flavors are deep and delicious in this Pinot with notes of cherries, currants and raspberries, along with a hint of raisins. It's tannic enough to warrant a little time in the cellar. Your window begins to open in 2016, but this isn't an extended ager. | Olivet Lane | 92 | 62 |
67,510 | us | A little soft in texture, but interesting for its mosaic of blackberry, pepper, smoked meat, currant and balsam flavors, and the way the firm tannins provide structure. This bone-dry, big-boned Syrah was grown in the San Bernabe Vineyard of the southern Salinas Valley. | Blow Sands | 87 | 25 |
13,463 | spain | Intense aromas of charred, smoky, lemony oak add depth and masculinity to ripe black-fruit scents. Although tough and tannic, this is built like a fortress. Flavors of black pepper, dark chocolate and blackberry finish with complex notes of cocoa and herbs. Drink this currently young and tannic Toro through 2030. | Numanthia | 93 | 43 |
45,143 | us | At the age of nearly five years, this Cab still is immature. It's comprised of equal parts sweet, smoky oak, ripe black cherries, plums, cassis and rich, intricate tannins. Already throwing sediment, it needs at least another four years for optimal drinking. | Trio Vineyard | 90 | 38 |
38,634 | us | I love the briary, spicy aroma on this wine. It's so inviting. But then when you taste it, it turns too soft and sweet, like a melted cherry- and cassis-filled chocolate truffle. That's a delicious flavor, but it's not really a dry table wine. | Rockpile Road Vineyard | 84 | 35 |
99,963 | greece | Blackberry, plum, balsamic and leather aromas give this red blend an indigenous, masculine character. On the palate, a heady blend of tobacco, spice and pomegranate flavors are buoyed by balanced acidity. Pair with grilled meats, hearty soups, or charred dishes. | Biblinos Oenos | 89 | 35 |
101,877 | us | You can criticize this as being too full-bodied for a Pinot Noir. Some will find it Grenache-like, with its lush, jammy flavors of cherries, raspberries and oak. But what can't be denied is how delicious it is. The fruitiness, acidity and tannins suggest pairing with charbroiled lamb chops or steak. Drink now–2020. | Estate 25th Anniversary | 91 | 36 |
80,170 | us | Quite reserved in aroma, this bottling from Duckhorn made with fruit from a Dierberg-owned site shows light cranberry and chaparral scents on the nose. The palate is straight-forward with tangy cranberry and cedar flavors. | Drum Canyon | 88 | 68 |
20,603 | france | Crisp and full of green apple and squeezed lemon juice, this is a fruity wine that has a tight edge of steely texture as a contrast. It is a fine, refreshing and tangy wine, hinting at minerality and ready to drink. | Fernand & Sons | 87 | 17 |
101,157 | us | From vineyards at 400 to 1,800 feet in elevation, this wine opens with an intensely aromatic nose of honey and caramel. Sultry and seductive, with full-bodied fruit concentration, it emanates spicy fig, pear and quince, finishing bright with stony minerality. | Estate | 92 | 40 |
124,018 | italy | Aromas of French oak, toast, espresso and a whiff of underbrush lead the nose and follow through to the rather lean palate along with licorice, a note of powdered sage and dried black cherry. It lacks the fruit richness needed to stand up to the dominant oak-driven spice and mouth-drying tannins. | Ribeca | 87 | 30 |
35,690 | us | Fleshy and unctuous in flavor yet tautly structured, this neatly balanced Merlot offers loads of bright cherry and raspberry flavors layered into wisps of toast, spice and cedar. Its brisk puckery style makes it an ideal dinner wine. Fine-grained but persistent tannins on the finish suggest ageability well into the 2020s. | Grand Vin | 90 | 40 |
20,111 | us | Black-cherry and currant flavors are concentrated but restrained in this full-bodied Bordeaux-style blend. Smoky, woody and a bit savory in style, it's abundantly oaky but should balance out neatly from 2020. Bold tannins and brisk acidity mark the finish. | Fatalis Fatum | 88 | 35 |
120,479 | portugal | Better known in the Dão for its red wines, the Alfrocheiro grape can obviously make attractive sparkling wines. This Blanc de Noirs is fresh with just a touch of tannin and full of red currant fruit flavors. Drink now, for its freshness and fruit. | Rosé Bruto | 86 | 25 |
81,214 | chile | Opens with standard olive, herb, tobacco and black fruit aromas. The palate is big and tannic, with baked blackberry and herbal-leaning flavors. Warm and full on the finish, with a carryover of the wine's core flavors. | La Joya Reserve | 86 | 11 |
106,526 | us | This has notes of raspberries, cherries and whipped cream. It's addictively drinkable, showing none of the problems Grenache so often encounters. Enjoy it now for its fresh, irrepressible appeal. | Alisos Vineyard | 88 | 30 |
81,446 | us | This Bordeaux-style blend is half Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest a mix of Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Light, leafy, somewhat green flavors suggest thin, plummy fruit with a strong herbal streak. It looses weight quickly and turns tannic. | Evan's Collection | 85 | 36 |
74,699 | spain | The nose on this Grenache Blanc is oily smelling and blowsy. In the mouth, it's fairly tangy and angular, with fresh acids and briny, pickled flavors of lime and orange. Cornichon-like flavors and wiry acidity control the finish. | La Miranda de Secastilla | 84 | 15 |
15,318 | us | Dark black cherry dominates the mood of this wine, lively and light, with a delicate, unexpected punch of spicy cinnamon throughout and a tension of toned oak balanced against the fruit. | Stanly Ranch | 89 | 54 |
60,569 | spain | Crushed floral aromas, berry-infused tea and cherry candy aromas give this wine a sweet profile. The palate, however, is anything but. It pounds with toasty black fruit, licorice and fiery menthol. The feel is a bit tannic but not terribly harsh, so maybe another three to five years will serve it well. | Volvoreta Probus | 88 | 25 |
99,569 | argentina | This single-vineyard Malbec proves once again that Achaval-Ferrer does not specialize in textbook wines. It's a terroir-driven hard-body with tight blueberry and cherry aromas and flavors. There's a lot of zest, drive and crispness to the palate, and the finish is tight, layered and long. Drinkable now through 2018. | Finca Mirador | 91 | 120 |
125,193 | us | Softened and given additional color from the addition of 7% Malbec, this is a beautiful, herbaceous wine, etched in cassis and cedar. Structured, it offers subtle, nuanced oak behind its density of sage and dusty earth, a worthy expression of the vineyard atop Atlas Peak. | Stagecoach Vineyard | 93 | 110 |
10,765 | us | Amazingly delicious and soft. Defines the modern Napa Cabernet style, with the tasteful elegance Hall wines are known for. With 20% Merlot, it displays dazzlingly rich flavors of blackberries, black cherries, red currants and mocha, with a savory note of bacon. Now–2013. | Ellie's | 94 | 55 |
12,629 | austria | Fine green fruit gives great freshness in this crisp, citrus and apple flavored wine, lightly softened with melon. Pure, clean, a lively, bright wine. | Haidviertel | 88 | 23 |
106,367 | italy | Here's a fleshy, well-proportioned Chianti Classico with bright, jammy notes of cherry and blackberry backed by softer aromas of vanilla and spice. Smooth roundness is capped by firm structure. | Riserva | 90 | 25 |
81,575 | us | This is a blend of the five major Bordeaux varieties, based on Cabernet Sauvignon. It shows a weight and depth that Firestone Cabs don't often achieve, offering soft layers of black currants, cherries, cola, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar and smoky sandalwood. Drink now. | Lineage The Chairman Series | 89 | 44 |
60 | us | Syrupy and dense, this wine is jammy in plum and vanilla, with indeterminate structure and plenty of oak. Ripe and full-bodied, it has accents of graphite and leather. | Estate | 86 | 100 |
70,531 | us | Dark and sappy, this superripe and deeply fruited wine is bursting with concentrated raspberry and cherry flavor. Streaks of citrus and vanilla are threaded through, and young as it is, the wine is already drinking beautifully. | Côte Est | 92 | 48 |
85,563 | spain | This is a full-force wine with a scratchy bouquet and aromas of herbal fruit, vanilla and burnt stems. It's jumpy in the mouth, and not that smooth, with aggressive tannins and baked flavors of raisin, herbs and burnt fruit. On the finish, there's oaky caramel and chocolate along with heat and stewy notes. | Confradia | 87 | 73 |
33,185 | italy | Delicate aromas of red berry, blue flower and a whiff of used leather lead the nose. On the straightforward, somewhat fleeting palate, a note of white pepper adds interest to red cherry and pomegranate. | Molino del Piano | 87 | 40 |
118,762 | us | Spicy and completely dry, this fresh and fruity rosé is a pretty strawberry and salmon shade, with persistent flavors of cherry candy, lemon oil and nougat. There's a nice citrus snap to the finish. | Rosé | 88 | 13 |
17,755 | australia | Neither McLaren Vale nor Adelaide Hills are particularly known for their Rieslings, but this is a fine example. Scents of wet stone and flower-shop greens lead into off-dry flavors of lemon zest and green apples. The balance between sugar and acids, lithe body and long finish is finely judged. Drink now–2025. | The Dry Dam | 92 | 17 |
125,470 | austria | Hints of woodruff, green pear and grapefruit zest frame the ripe yet firm palate. A pleasant phenolic edge adds even more structure, while the finish is bracingly clean. A tight and concentrated wine which will last and develop. | Pich Point Smaragd | 93 | 40 |
18,958 | italy | Great execution and delivery: This lively Brut layers on stone fruit, floral and mineral tones in well-measured doses. The mouthfeel is creamy and soft, gliding over the palate in an attractive and refreshing way. | Brut Crede | 89 | 19 |
122,508 | us | Spicy acidity lies beneath the full-bodied richness of this wine, providing balance, freshness and a lightness on the palate that surprises. Meyer lemon, salty caramel and a feral overtone of forested woods combine effortlessly to intrigue and delight, showcasing the beauty that is Durell. | Durell Vineyard | 95 | 50 |
84,568 | us | Here's a bowl full of fresh purple berries, plums and cherries. It's forward, fruity and just substantial enough, with supporting tannins, to age for another half decade or so. Drink now through 2020. | Estate | 89 | 20 |
114,118 | chile | From the Apalta Vineyard in Colchagua, this robust, fruity Merlot is rich and sweet, and offers a fine mesh of blueberry and black raspberry fruit. The wine is warm and friendly, and overall it's quite easy to drink. The structure is there and so is the flavor and foundation. And it improves with airing, always a good sign of quality. | Alpha | 88 | 20 |
61,797 | south africa | This is a fresh and lively white, with some green bean and herbaceous notes to support the core of gooseberry and lime rind aromas and flavors. It's light and straightforward, but clean and so easy to enjoy. Drink now. | The Game Reserve | 85 | 16 |
67,598 | us | Autolytic notes of nuts and earth lend complexity to this striking, citrus-scented sparkling. The blossomy palate is touched with sweetness extended by a rich, foamy mousse that blankets the mouth. | Blanc de Blancs | 88 | 42 |
79,070 | us | From another of Andy Beckstoffer's sites in Oakville, Missouri Hopper is a mix of cassis, kirsch and leather, its full-bodied structure marked in generous toasty oak. Tea and leather provide a savory edge, balancing the richness of the red fruit. Drink now through 2023. | Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard | 94 | 125 |
19,337 | france | The alcohol doesn't weigh heavily on this rich wine. The wood aging does, at least for now, giving spice and burnt wood aromas. Underneath there are black fruits that are developing into a rich, perfumed wine that will have a smooth texture. Drink from 2019. | Les Hauts de Guillaman | 88 | 23 |
42,168 | us | Wet earth, pine needle and floral aromas and assertive menthol and lanolin flavors lend a bold, unorthodox personality to this full-bodied wine-in-a-can. | Finley Road Vineyard | 83 | 10 |
56,804 | italy | Perbacco is a beautiful expression of Nebbiolo with soft, linear harmony and well defined aromas of black fruit, cola, spice and leather. It tastes compact and firm on the tongue and offers a long, delicious finish. | Perbacco | 90 | 25 |
38,783 | italy | Aromas of toast, oak, dark berry and roasted coffee beans lead the way on this full-bodied red. The ripe, solid palate offers baked black cherry, vanilla, mocha and espresso alongside bracing, astringent tannins. | Bussia Corsini | 89 | 48 |
115,113 | us | This delicious wine shows focused black cherry, cola, cream soda and baking spice flavors. It's perfectly balanced, with all components in proportion and settled nicely together. Drink now through 2022. | Dundee Hills | 92 | 45 |
24,277 | mexico | Tropical aromas of lychee and green banana are clean and inviting. The palate feels lifted, fresh and easygoing, with lychee, banana and pear flavors. It finishes pure and fairly long. | Endemico | 87 | 19 |
32,258 | us | In 2016, Tim Malone has cut back on the residual sugar, dropping it down to 12 g/L, meaning the wine is just slightly off dry. The old-vine flavors rock on through, delivering big bursts of honeydew, grapefruit and lime, underscored by minerals. The depth, length and succulent drinkability are sublime. | Medici Vineyard | 94 | 20 |
125,929 | spain | Deep berry and mocha aromas form a red-carpet opening that's topped off by chocolate and earth. And while this is a bit soft and jammy on the tongue, there's enough structure to support baked, rich, black-fruit flavors and dark spice notes. A finish full of mossy notes, prune and mellow tannins says drink this wine now through 2015. | Xestal | 92 | 35 |
5,446 | italy | This pretty Brut Rosé sparkler opens with a pretty pink color and aromas of stone fruit, white almond and chestnut honey. Thanks to the wine's foamy perlage, the bubbly tastes thick and smooth on the close. | Rosè Brut | 88 | 40 |
23,746 | us | Sugary orange-jam and vanilla flavors are brightened by crisp acidity that gives this wine a clean finish. Lightly-oaked, it's easy to drink on its own, or with appetizers such as tempura, bacon-wrapped shrimp or toast with goat cheese and roasted peppers. | Block 4SB20 | 88 | 22 |
128,885 | us | This wine brings fruit-forward aromas of cranberry, red Fruit Roll-Ups and spice. It's tart, with the flavors seemingly lacking in concentration, backed by lightly gritty tannins. | Jeremy's Vineyard | 85 | 35 |
60,136 | us | A strong herbal front leads on the nose of this wine, with oregano and thyme notes, alongside lemongrass and a fresh, ripe green fruit element. The broad palate shows hints of green pepper. | Estate | 87 | 28 |
34,266 | us | Smoked beef and pork aromas with hints of flint, licorice and black currant show on the nose of this 45% Syrah, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot blend. The palate is soft upon entry, growing sticky with robust tannins as it opens, and offering black peppercorn, teriyaki and lavish black cherry flavors. Drink 2019–2033. | Mayote | 94 | 100 |
47,770 | portugal | Big, ripe and spicy, with tobacco and herbal flavors alongside the black currant intensity and powerful acidity. It is rich while the austere tannins of the Baga grape are still young. Keep for 2–3 years. | Primavera Reserva | 87 | 7 |
117,222 | germany | Enticingly complex nose, multifaceted, with a medley of blossoms, honey, spice, white peaches and ample minerality showing through. Sweet, with delicious racy acidity and a lively taut texture. This is very focused, with generous flavors of elderberries, stone fruit, orange citrus, spice and slate. Long, persistent finish. | Haus Klosterberg Spätlese | 93 | 23 |
98,295 | france | This is a ripe soft wine full of warm fruits and gentle tannins. The second wine of the always-impressive Château Smith Haut Lafitte, it is a rich wine its own right. With black currant and dark plum flavors, it has some solid tannins from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Drink from 2018. | Le Petit Haut Lafitte | 91 | 30 |
29,071 | france | Warm, plummy and inviting, with plum and black cherry fruit framed by crisp acidity. The combination makes for a juicy, mouthwatering finish in this fine everyday red. | Cuvée Tradition | 86 | 13 |
100,606 | italy | Here is a more opulent style of Prosecco with floral and mineral tones backed by an attractive herbal accent. The mouthfeel is creamy and thick so this expression will appeal less to those looking for zippy freshness. | Brut | 87 | 15 |
98,004 | spain | This opens with bold but faintly chemical berry aromas. Its chunky palate features hard tannins, tasting of roasted berries, oak and cured meat. On the finish, it feels rubbery and a touch flat. | Selección | 86 | 18 |
25,186 | france | Pale in color, this wine offers attractive strawberry fruit, a good touch of acidity and few tannins. Drink this soft wine now. | 1769 | 88 | 21 |
21,050 | italy | Here is a steady and clean expression of Sangiovese that delivers steady pulses of cherry and oak spice with smaller doses of cola and licorice at the back. The wine is dark and concentrated with a touch of sourness in the mouth. | Riserva | 87 | 21 |
4,035 | france | A blend of vines grown on granite and richer gabbro soils, this is a full wine, with creamy white fruits and acidity that is fully integrated into the smooth texture. Crispness comes through at the end to give a bright aftertaste with plenty of acidity. | Les 2 Terres Sur Lie | 88 | 14 |
128,661 | italy | Made with equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this opens with aromas of red berry, mint and a whiff of kitchen spice. The forward palate delivers black currant, graphite, licorice and tobacco alongside firm, polished tannins. Best 2016–2019. | Capogatto | 90 | 75 |
123,434 | austria | Very perfumed, this is a spicy Traminer with an amount of sweetness. The wine is ripe and rounded, with dominant tropical fruit. The acidity cuts through the richness. Screwcap. | Altes Kreuz | 87 | 28 |
63,688 | chile | Opens with roasted, herbal aromas that suggest crusty black fruit, olive and leather. Feels mostly fresh and lively, with forward kick and good, meaty flavors of herbal black fruit, cassis and olive. Lightly herbal and toasty on the finish. | 1865 Limited Edition | 89 | 25 |
128,846 | us | Made from a blend of grapes from the estate's top vineyards, this vivacious dry Riesling balances crisp mineral tones against ripe, tropical notes of mango, pineapple and melon. It's lusciously mouthcoating yet cut with strikes of tangerine and lime. Delightful now, but structured enough to improve through at least 2023. | Reserve Dry | 92 | 29 |
102,866 | us | From the Napa side of Carneros, this beautiful wine begins with very forward aromas of cola, black raspberry, black cherry, tomato, mushroom, earth, vanilla, spice and smoky oak. Very fruity and lush in the mouth, with soft tannins. It’s rich and opulent, offering wave after wave of different sensations that are endlessly fascinating. The finish is fruity and long. Fabulous wine; enjoy it now, or age it. | Lee Vyd | 94 | 50 |
2,355 | us | Impressive for its power, a wine of considerable interest and complexity. It's rich in black cherries, red currants, cola, bacon and spice flavors, but the texture really stands up, a combination of firm tannins and brilliant acidity. Oak provides complicating notes of sweet toast. Drink soon. | Exuberance | 88 | 45 |
17,988 | us | Cherry pie and nuanced spice flavors buoy this delicately layered, medium-bodied vineyard designate that's built of robust fruit and supported quietly by oak. A thread of white pepper persists throughout, making it especially irresistible. | Sunny View | 94 | 62 |
75,071 | us | Rich in honey and lemon, this wine's otherwise pleasant texture and balanced acidity is marred slightly by a whiff of petrol that might mellow with age. Bottle aged for two years after barrel fermentation, give it time and air. | Monarch Mine Vineyard | 85 | 25 |
59,884 | us | My favorite of the 2005 releases from Gypsy Dancer, this is a complex wine that seems to be holding back, like a fine race horse at the starting gate. It's got the concentrated core of cherry fruit, which leads into mixed berries, toast, spice and more. A light earthy streak supports notes of root and soil, and the midpalate is a bit subdued, but the flavors come roaring back at the end, gaining strength and suggesting that this is a wine to cellar for some years. | A&G; Estate Vineyard | 91 | 60 |
97,770 | france | This fresh, crisp, textured wine has pepper as well as red fruit flavors. It offers a touch of spice, ripe strawberries and delicious final acidity. | Réserve de la Familie | 88 | 18 |
112,162 | italy | Spring flower and yellow stone fruit aromas lift out of the glass. The round, juicy palate doles out creamy peach, nectarine zest, Bosc pear and a hint of hazelnut. Soft acidity brightens the creamy flavors. | Montemeraviglia | 88 | 15 |
71,398 | us | This hovers on the verge of overripeness, with a hint of raisin, but it wisely pulls back at the last second into a luscious fortress of blackberry, cassis, chocolate and sweet smoky oak. So smooth and luxurious on the palate, the texture dazzles, despite some heat. The all-important tannins are nearly perfect. Drink now–2016, especially with steak. | Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard | 94 | 175 |
50,665 | us | Aged for 14 months in stainless steel with lees influence, this Viognier is expressive of peach, flower, mineral and crème fraîche. It doesn't pack the flamboyance that many Viognier's do; instead, it demonstrates poise, bearing medium body and balanced acidity. A minerally tang and a squirt of blood orange accent the finish. | Reserve | 87 | 30 |
101,904 | chile | Rich, oaky aromas of coconut and vanilla are matched by earthy, almost nutty berry and cassis scents. This is tannic, grabby and slightly abrasive, while chocolate, cherry and cassis flavors end long, strong and ripe. Drink through 2018. | Corralillo | 89 | 30 |
9,115 | us | From the rocky Stagecoach Vineyard atop Atlas Peak, this Cabernet is hearty in tannins and built to age through 2020, the dense black berry and cherry fruit flavors needing time to mature. For now, the wine's character is all savory and leathery, with tight tannins. | Stagecoach Vineyard | 90 | 90 |
19,668 | france | Rose gold in color, this rosé smells fresh and inviting, with pleasant underripe strawberry, mango and citrus zest scents. The palate is similarly light-footed, yet ripe tropical fruit tones lend some substance and richness. | Notorious Pink | 85 | 17 |
113,379 | spain | A tight note of spearmint defines the nose. The palate follows suit: It's pinched and hard, with outsized acidity leading to a lemony palate, with searing cherry and red plum flavors. It doesn't waiver on the finish. | Castell de Raimat | 82 | 10 |
59,835 | italy | Delicate varietal aromas of tomato vine, cut grass, citrus and yellow stone fruit come together on this lively wine. The linear palate offers green melon, juicy grapefruit and a hint of tangerine alongside zesty acidity. | Vigna Maso Tratta | 87 | 19 |
110,168 | us | Willamette Valley Vineyards' vintner Bill Fuller planted the Draper clone vines that go into this wine at his Tualatin Vineyards in 1973. Buttery barrel flavors are immediately apparent—highlights of butterscotch, vanilla and spice around a core of ripe apple fruit. It seems to gather strength throughout the sip, with a lingering finish. Drink 2019–2030. | Vintage 42 | 92 | 40 |
65,346 | us | Surprisingly rich and nuanced for such an inexpensive wine, it has balanced aromas and flavors of blackberries, pepper and earth. Has the finesse and complexity of red wines costing a lot more. —S.H. | Collage - Zinfandel/Shiraz | 87 | 9 |
48,271 | france | A sweet wine, but lively, touched by honey, its acidity coming through as delicious final fruit and spice. | Herrenweg de Turckheim Vieilles Vignes | 90 | 55 |
58,098 | france | This is a fragrant, sinewy wine. Mixed herbs twine around cranberry and raspberry fruit, while the palate builds in weight and flesh in the glass. Give it until 2018. | Les Cailloux | 92 | 55 |
70,071 | us | The blend here is two-thirds Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc. Tight and toasty, it carries a hint of green tannins that show up in an astringent, lightly chalky finish. The fruit is sharp and herbal, with a suggestion of heat. | Walter Clore Private Reserve Red Wine | 89 | 35 |
76,750 | germany | Zesty on the nose, with whiffs of orange rind, lemon and pineapple, this bright, zippy beerenauslese counters laser-focused acidity with creamy honey and marmalade flavors. Pleasantly astringent, it finishes on a bracing pink-grapefruit note. It's delicious now, but its honeyed citrus palate should gain complexity and dimension over the next 5–10 years. | Hattenheimer Wisselbrunnen Beernauslese Gold Cap | 90 | 510 |
32,532 | spain | Begins with a sweet marshmallow creaminess on the nose, which is followed by a firm, tanninc palate with snappy cherry and raspberry flavors. Clean and easy to understand, but in the end it's a very regular wine. | Tinto | 84 | 13 |
63,208 | us | Spicy and sweet, this Zin, from century-old vines, has quintessential varietal flavors of wild red and black berries, chocolate, thyme, cedar and pepper. Drink now for its youthful charm. | Hayne Vineyard | 87 | 45 |
91,094 | spain | Raisiny and sweeet smelling, with baked qualities but also a bitter bite of horseradish. The palate is deep and hard, with burnt notes, tough tannins and berry flavors softened by buttery oak. Beefy and rubbery, but with enough ripeness to be worth a look. | Gran Colegiata Campus | 86 | 38 |
43,213 | spain | Powerful and precise, but with a cloudy color. On the nose and in the mouth this aged version of the venerable Drysack shows considerable freshness, tang and complexity. It's edgy yet deep, with caramel and mushroom notes going head to head with acidic intensity. Sherry is rarely more balanced than this; it's lively and rich, balanced yet racy. | Drysack Solera Especial Sweet Old Oloroso Aged 15 Years | 92 | 25 |
1,236 | us | This new project focusing on specific blocks of the historic Cambria Vineyard on the Santa Maria Bench starts with very subtle and restrained aromas of nectarine, lemon cream and a hint of grapefruit pith. The palate is fresh with lime and toasted coconut flavors, held up by a backbone of strong acid that keeps it from spilling toward overripe qualities. | West Point | 92 | 36 |
90,073 | austria | This is purest Grüner Veltliner from one of the best vineyards in the northern Weinviertel. It is ripe, concentrated, an explosion of spice, pepper and fresh pears to go with the lively acidity of crisp apples. | Schneiderberg | 89 | 22 |
52,293 | italy | This has flavors of fresh citrus and intense, fragrant flowers. The finish has notes of lime and white peach, with a soft, lush feeling and creamy bubbles. | Millesimato 20.10 Extra Dry | 87 | 14 |
118,965 | italy | This gorgeous wine boasts alluring scents of fragrant blue flower, wild berry, sun-baked earth, leather and a balsamic note. The linear, structured palate shows depth and finesse, delivering juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry, strawberry, clove, white pepper and tobacco. This is one of the best and freshest showings from the torrid 2011 vintage. Drink 2016–2026. | Baron' Ugo Riserva | 95 | 82 |