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107,373 | portugal | This oak-fermented wine may have little connection to the Douro, but it is a full, ripe and tropical-fruit flavored. The toast is only perceptible in the smooth creaminess of the texture while acidity and a crisp lemon edge give the wine an attractive final lift. Drink from late 2016. | Quinta de Cidrô | 88 |
115,772 | us | David Ramey is the consulting winemaker for this wine, a blend of 46% Pinot Grigio, 33% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Gewürztraminer. Smooth and crisp, the Sauvignon Blanc's qualities are prominent, the wine a tempting mix of apricot, honey and lemon meringue. | Serenity | 88 |
84,951 | chile | Floral soap, plum and red-berry aromas bring a pinch of spice to the nose. This is lively and a bit of a grinder on the palate, with zingy acidity and some grit. Plum, berry and ripe tomato flavors finish short and simple. | U Estate Grown | 86 |
689 | us | From vineyards in the high-desert Cuyama Valley comes this blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache and 15% Petite Sirah. On the nose, it shows chopped fresh mint, rose blossoms, fennel, black cherries and teriyaki beef jerky. Black pepper and soy mark the palate, along with blackberry juice and a slate-driven minerality. | Quattro Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard | 91 |
88,192 | france | This is a balanced, fruity wine with a beautiful line of fragrant acidity. Apples, pears and a touch of chewy tannin all work together well to give a wine that is both firmly textured and fresh with fruit. It could be drunk now, although it will be best from 2016. | Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru | 93 |
73,848 | spain | This Tempranillo-led blend shows an overripe raisin note on the nose. The palate low on acidity, eventually showing baked plum, blackberry and meaty flavors. Spice and heat rise up on a chewy finish that's softly structured. Drink through 2017. | Juan de Albret Crianza | 87 |
14,514 | israel | Deep black cherry in color, this wine offers aromas of blackberry and bell pepper. There is a nice interplay of fruit and savory notes on the palate, with flavors of black cherry, plum, smoke, green pepper and eucalyptus. Slightly chewy tannins power on through a finish marked by notes of lingering fruit and smoke. | Hommage | 88 |
22,362 | france | This is a floral, mineral wine, both tight and exuberant in its perfumed character. Green apple and spices combine with the textured character of this balanced wine—lively, fruity and with fine acidity. It comes in a bottle that was common in the Victorian era, slightly narrower at the base. | Esprit de Victoria Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs | 94 |
126,309 | us | This is a well-integrated and beautifully layered wine from a wild, high-elevation vineyard site that provides vibrant acidity and jolts of forested earth. Baked plum and Asian spice form a happy alliance of flavor and intensity along a carpet of velvety texture. | Van Der Kamp | 92 |
52,211 | italy | Made entirely from Sangiovese, this juicy wine opens with red cherry and white pepper aromas that carry over to the easygoing palate. They're joined by raspberry notes and fresh acidity, smooth tannins providing the framework. There's lots to enjoy here, but drink soon. | Locorosso | 88 |
121,121 | us | This drily austere Zinfandel tastes like it hardly got ripe. It's tough in acids and green tannins, with mint and sour cherry candy flavors. Oak helps to provide richness, but the cold vintage has taken its toll. | Estate | 84 |
5,982 | chile | Rubbery, raw aromas of tomato and red fruits show a sweet note of milk chocolate. Tight, wiry and tough on the palate, this tastes mostly of red fruits and herbs. A lasting, herbal finish tastes a little salty. | Nimbus Single Vineyard | 87 |
20,480 | portugal | This producer, based in the Lisboa region, has branched out into the Alentejo to source this rich, generously ripe wine. With its full-bodied plum and spice flavors, it is soft with a light touch of tannin. Drink now. | Monte das Promessas | 85 |
5,876 | us | This is a light-bodied, lightly textured wine from one of the producer's coolest sites, minty and herbal in a taste of forest floor and strawberry. Citrus and pomegranate provide additional crispness and freshness on the palate. | La Masia Don Miguel Vineyard | 88 |
62,511 | us | Sometimes a young Pinot is deceptive. This wine is young and silky, supple and fruity and has some sharp acidity, but it doesn't overwhelm. It's the kind of wine that doesn't overshadow food. But it's excellent Pinot. The depth of flavor and long finish suggest aging possibilities, but there's no reason not to drink and enjoy it now. | Mills Vineyard | 91 |
126,679 | chile | Clumsy out of the starting blocks, with creamy chocolate aromas, leather and leafiness. The palate is solid and concentrated, but short on elegance and depth of flavor. What's here is blocky and chunky, but also sort of green and flaky. Decent but with some issues, and just good on its best day. Imported by Carolina Wine Brands USA. | Nimbus Estate Single Vineyard | 85 |
107,511 | portugal | This lively, fruity wine has soft apple flavors and refreshing acidity. A zesty backdrop to the fruitiness gives a light texture. The wine, which comes from one of the cooler regions of Alentejo, is ready to drink. | Pato Frio | 86 |
22,269 | italy | Aromas of violet, iris, ripe black-skinned fruit, dried grape and a whiff of tobacco lead the way on this full-bodied charmer. The smooth, structured palate delivers dried cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and cake spice while velvety tannins provide support. | Estate Collection | 92 |
110,279 | us | Super concentrated with blackberries and cherries, this is a fantastically ripe, jammy, fruity wine that pushes the boundaries of balance. Balance is fortunately provided in the way of soft, gentle tannins and a squeeze of acidity. Drink now. | Price Vineyard | 90 |
101,695 | france | The second wine of Château Fonplégade is fresh and bright with good fruits, berry flavors and some richness. It has good poise; ready to drink in 2–3 years. | Fleur de Fonplégade | 87 |
100,164 | us | From a multi-aspected, redwood-surrounded site with peeks of the Pacific Ocean, Stuller traffics in aromas of baked bread and strawberry preserves, its acidity high-toned and full of freshness. Still young and looking for further development in the glass, it's savory and soft, aged in once-to-four-times used French oak. | Stuller Vineyard | 90 |
48,400 | italy | Loaded with finesse, this luminous, structured wine opens with enticing aromas of pressed rose, wild berry, clove and a balsamic note. The polished, delicious palate smacks of raspberry jelly, wild cherry, cinnamon and star anise alongside bright acidity and lithe tannins. A mineral note energizes the lingering finish. Drink 2018–2029. | Tre Vigne | 94 |
39,389 | us | This luxurious wine revolves around a velvety texture of pure decadence and full-bodied pleasure. Earthy in clove and mushroom, the fruit dives deep into rich aspects of dark cherry and huckleberry. | Bacigalupi Vineyard | 91 |
24,530 | israel | Made from 75% Sangiovese, 13% Barbera, 10% Pinot Noir and 2% Syrah, this is a fresh and lively rosé with bright notes of strawberry, raspberry and red cherry. A soft floral accent unfolds on the finish. Drink now. | Dry | 86 |
77,738 | us | An interesting and even a bold wine that will challenge diehard California Pinot lovers. The wine is quite low in alcohol and exceptionally silky and light in the mouth, with an elegant feeling. It's strongly extracted in raspberry fruit, and has lots of sharp, zingy acidity. Doesn't feel knit together at all, but could be a sleeper. Try aging until 2015. | Terra Neuma Vineyard | 91 |
52,853 | us | This wine from cool sites in the county overdelivers for its price. Floral pear, nutmeg and orange peel flavors give it crispness and a savory bite, as tart grapefruit notes provide additional liveliness. Focused and bright, it's well worth stockpiling. | Estate Vineyards | 92 |
31,070 | us | Made from 90% Chardonnay, the remainder Pinot Gris, this light-golden sparkler is well-composed, with a maturity on the palate leaning towards flavors of almond and anise. Floral and creamy, it has buoyant acidity that gives an impressive lift. | Blanc de Blancs | 90 |
124,678 | us | Plenty of fruit aromas and flavors make this wine a pleasure to drink. It smells and tastes like ripe red and black cherries and has a broad, rich texture. Medium bodied, it maintains a good, tense acidity that keeps flavors going on the finish. | Terroirs | 92 |
62,310 | germany | Pristine peach and grapefruit flavors contrast with slightly stinky but captivating soil and saffron complexities in this sprightly auslese. Its honey-kissed sweetness pierces through a long, lemony finish. It's delicious already but should continue to improve through 2030, likely beyond. | Brauneberger Juffer Auslese Goldkapsel | 94 |
39,007 | us | This is an easy-gulping, light wine with fruity aromas, nice cherry and raspberry flavors, medium body and a soft mouthfeel. | Sister Angela | 85 |
14,552 | france | This simple wine has some attractive citrus fruit. It is light, bright with plenty of acidity to keep it all fresh. It should be drunk now. | Domaine des Chènevières | 84 |
113,909 | us | Sweet and thin, showing sour cherry flavors and a prickly mouthfeel. Cabernet and Syrah. | Tenacious | 81 |
109,651 | portugal | This is a full-bodied, ripe and perfumed wine. Rich melon and white peach are balanced with bright lemon and lime to give a warm, generous wine. The acidity keeps everything deliciously in place. | Terra d'Alter | 88 |
25,088 | us | A very ripe white Rhone style, this blend of 59% Roussanne, 28% Grenache Blanc and 13% Viognier offers peach custard, browned butter, seared banana and strong white flower aromas, from tuberose and honeysuckle into daffodil. Golden apples, walnut oil and ripe yellow peach and walnut oil flavors combine for a lush, unctuous palate. | Cotes-Du-Robles Blanc | 87 |
7,072 | australia | There's 10% Zinfandel blended into this wine, but looking at my notes, I never would've thought so. The pale color is all Pinot Noir, as are the aromas of earth and tomato (the vanilla comes from the French oak barrels). It's light and crisp, with a tart finish. | Are You Game? | 84 |
120,901 | us | There is a very accessible aromatic entry to this bottling. An almost-sweet touch of crystallized honey and beeswax is cut by green plum, wet stone and chopped lemongrass. The sip delivers rounded and pleasant flavors of nectarine, red apple and chamomile. | Limited Selection | 92 |
59,459 | turkey | A ruby color in the glass, this wine offers a bouquet of raspberry and chocolate. It's soft on the palate, with mellow tannins that mingle with flavors of black cherry, pomegranate and mocha, leading to a smooth finish. | Reserve | 90 |
30,433 | us | Soothing, flavorful and easy to drink, this medium- to full-bodied wine offers measured and ripe plum and berry notes, a velvety texture and lingering finish. | Estate Grown | 87 |
13,069 | us | From a site in Green Valley, this crisp, light-bodied offering has a dusty rose aroma and a meaty consistency the provides body without weight. Cranberry and cherry notes form its fruit core, accompanied by a tease of grapefruit. | 800 Vines Vineyard Rosé of | 90 |
55,020 | italy | Floral scents of wisteria and hawthorn mingle with white stone-fruit aromas. On the creamy, rather sweet palate, bright acidity lifts green apple, white peach and candied lemon peel while a confectionery note wraps around the finish. It's polished, with a silky mousse. | Domus-Picta Dry | 89 |
77,815 | us | A good Grenache from the standpoint of a dry red wine. The wine is extraordinarily rich in cherry fruit, and is nicely silky, with firm, juicy acidity. Neutral oak adds just a touch of smoke. Drink now. | Camp Four Vineyard | 89 |
118,417 | italy | High-toned aromas include nail varnish, resin, spicy plum and nutmeg. The concentrated palate delivers ripe blackberry, blueberry extract, clove and a chocolate note alongside smooth tannins. A licorice note signals the close. | Marta Galli | 90 |
18,683 | us | A rusty red color, this hearty rose shows bright red cherry, dark strawberry, sultry plum and clove spice aromas. The palate is quite rich and full-bodied with punchy plum and raspberry flavors. A bit unctuous for a pink wine. | Paso Tombstone Pink | 85 |
54,124 | france | A fine blend of equal parts of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, this ripe wine is crisp with acidity and a nervy mineral texture. It is still young, still tight and structured. But it will be a fine wine as it matures. Drink from 2019. | Tsarine Millésime Brut | 93 |
35,153 | us | Robust and deeply flavored in wild berry, tobacco, smoked meat and spice flavors. A somewhat rustic wine that needs big, rich roasts and barbecue. | 50 Year Old Vines | 86 |
73,038 | italy | Aromas of forest floor, chopped herb, stewed plum and oak-driven spice lead the nose. The warm, robust palate offers raspberry compote, licorice, tobacco and espresso alongside a backbone of solid, close-grained tannins. | Messere | 90 |
8,466 | us | Lovely, crisp acidity marks this dry, complex Pinot Noir. It's not an ager, but very elegant, with delicate sour-cherry candy, cola and mushroom flavors. A great wine to serve with mushroom-based entrées. | Reserve | 92 |
24,409 | france | This open and fruity expression of Malbec is helped to softness by its ripe Merlot. The wine is floral, fruity and lightly touched by tannins. Red-fruit flavors and a crisp aftertaste add balance to this ready-to-drink wine. | Domaine de Gaudou Exception | 86 |
121,348 | us | A bit too hot for complete balance, the result of high alcohol. Other than that, it's rich, full bodied and delicious in berry, cassis and oak flavors. | Estate | 87 |
8,045 | france | The wine has weight and richness while also showing considerable acidity and dry tannic structure. It's firm, the fruitiness showing slowly through the mineral texture. It will be better in 2015. | Eté Intense | 86 |
69,600 | us | This iconic regional vineyard is widely sourced, and this bottling presents it well. Fresh aromas of Meyer lemon and graphite shavings get layered with oak-related scents of toasted coconut flake and ground vanilla. The palate surrounds a core of lemon-lime-laced apple and fleshy ripe pear, with guava skin on the finish. Very easy to drink. | Sierra Madre Vineyard | 91 |
44,935 | us | Pretty straightforward Cabernet, done well and blended with bits of Petit Verdot and Merlot. Vanilla, tobacco and cassis aromas mark the nose, while the flavors are similar, but with a slightly plummy edge. Soft and supple on the finish, there's no need to cellar this wine. | Charles Wetmore | 88 |
35,018 | hungary | Pretty lavender and violet notes shaded with wax and lanolin scent this delicious, honey-coated wine. Decadently rich with a sunny, bright acidity and elegant tones of tangerine, black tea and heather, it's lip-smackingly good through its long, smooth finish. | Aszú 6 Puttonyos - 500 ml | 92 |
42,235 | italy | This opens with enticing scents of rose, iris and perfumed berry. The firmly structured palate offers ripe black cherry, white pepper, licorice and clove alongside drying, austere tannins that leave a rather grainy finish. | Rive | 89 |
124,683 | us | Smoked pork, roasted fennel, dried sage, oregano and plum fruit combine for an elegant and inviting nose on this blend of 84% Syrah, 12% Mourvèdre and 4% Grenache. Savory flavors steadily emerge on the palate, with blackberry compote, roasted beef, pepper, leather, campfire smoke and vanilla elements. | Diosa | 92 |
10,001 | portugal | A bold, powerful wine, showing smooth, mature black-fruit flavors and rich tannins. It is soft, solid and powerfully built. Wood aging has given extra roundness and a touch of spice to the palate. Drink this wine now and until 2018. | Reserva | 91 |
21,915 | italy | This structured red features aromas of tilled soil and ripe berry. The palate delivers violet, mature black cherry, crushed berry and ground white pepper alongside smooth, polished tannins. It's ripe and ready, so enjoy soon. | Riserva | 89 |
108,031 | france | A soft wine with attractive fruitiness and lemon and lime flavors. Fresh and rounded, it shows its northern French origins with the tight acidity at the end. | Fourchaume Premier Cru | 89 |
70,870 | us | This 25% whole cluster bottling from the Full Draw Vineyard shows black cherry, leather, cola and sarsaparilla scents on the nose. Cherry cola and vanilla flavors mark the palate, where medium acidity and persistent tannins ensure solid cellaring potential. Drink 2018–2025. | E Street | 92 |
115,009 | us | Dark golden in color and high in acidity, this vineyard-designate was made in small amounts with great skill. Yellow apple skin and a slight slant to tropical guava provide a fleshy intensity and burst of weight on the palate, before the wine settles down and finishes long and lean. | Heintz Vineyard | 93 |
23,627 | austria | For now, the full, smoky hit of new oak fills nose and palate, while fresh citrus manages to get through here and there. The palate reveals a creamy saltiness but is currently dominated by the wood flavors and still needs to integrate and combine, wait for at least a year. | Alte Reben Pössnitzberg | 90 |
113,679 | us | Aggressively herbal, dark and slatey, this arresting Pinot Noir is distinctive and powerful; it won't appeal to everyone, but those who like it will appreciate its uniqueness. There is an impression of clay and a hardness to the fruit, but it's compact enough to suggest a reasonably long life ahead. | Temperance Hill Vineyard | 90 |
56,263 | chile | Massive and dark up front, with gritty aromas of herb, cola and black olive. It feels chunky, ripe and full bodied, bearing an herbal, minty flavor and notes of black fruit, licorice and earth. A chocolate/carob flavor marks the finish. | Orzada | 88 |
97,826 | us | A rustic red blend, with tobacco, herb, cherry and red currant flavors that finish dry and spicy. Useful as a bistro-style wine. | SNED | 84 |
21,326 | argentina | Giant and black, with extracted but pruney aromas that are sweet and raisiny. The palate is chunky, with raisin, fig and black plum flavors. Sweet but falls flat on the finish; has its good qualities but frankly it's an overripe wine. | Oro | 86 |
125,914 | france | Fragrant currant aromas drive this concentrated and rich wine forward. The old vines give a great depth of flavor and ripeness while keeping the fine herbaceous citrus touch. It's that rare Sancerre for aging, over 3–4 years. | Vieilles Vignes | 92 |
5,978 | australia | Broad and ripe, this wine offers hints of lemon curd, crushed stone and cashew butter. Ripe melon fruit flavors dominate the palate, even suggesting honey at times, while anise notes provide a bit of lift on the finish. Drink now. | Reserve | 87 |
129,299 | us | Tobacco, earth, sage and pencil notes contribute inviting character to this full-bodied, structured red. Softly layered and rounded on the palate, it offers moderate complexity and a grippy, leathery finish. | Reserve | 90 |
24,608 | us | This very rich, unctuous Syrah is immature and not especially subtle at this time. It's acidic and gooey in jammy blackberries and cherries and milk chocolate, with obvious oak influences. The idea seems to be ageworthiness, but that's a gamble. Could surprise. | Ulises Valdez Vineyard | 87 |
61,510 | chile | Dry smelling, like a wild field in summer, meaning it's a bit brambly. Feels thorough and full, with tea, spice and oaky flavors supporting sweet berry fruit. Crusty and toasted on the finish, but clean and solid as a whole. | Reserva | 86 |
93,676 | us | Made in the modern style with buttered toast, buttered popcorn, butterscotch and pineapple jam flavors. Crisp acidity helps provide balance. | Glacier Ridge | 84 |
79,565 | spain | This has raisin, earth, mint and dried herb aromas. It feels narrow, but concentrated, tasting of earthy tomato, baked plum and fresh green herb. It has a solid mouthfeel, with a mildly briney finish. | Crianza | 84 |
48,394 | italy | Full-bodied and fragrant this offers lovely aromas of rose, violet and ripe red berry. The delicious, structured palate doles out layers of succulent black cherry, raspberry, cake spice, licorice and chopped aromatic herb alongside velvety tannins. Well balanced and surprisingly weightless, the 15% abv isn't detectable. | Bussia | 94 |
54,760 | us | Go ahead, knock this wine for high alcohol, if you want. It's still one of the best blends of its kind in California. It oozes blackberry and blueberry jam, melted dark chocolate, bacon, anise and pepper flavors that are extraordinarily rich. Drink it soon for maximum freshness. | Relentless | 94 |
115,501 | portugal | Fresh, apple-flavored wine, full of white fruits and a tangy, bright acidity. The wine is deliciously fresh, with stone fruit acidity on the finish. | Xairel Branco | 86 |
75,457 | spain | Sweet berry aromas blend with dark chocolate and leather on the nose. The palate is proper feeling and well balanced, with oak-driven chocolaty flavors supporting berry fruit. Finishes with a dry, spicy aftertaste. | II Crianza | 88 |
93,931 | us | A solid, earthy, dusty, lightly leathery Cabernet Sauvignon. Though perhaps not technically perfect, it captures the palate imagination with texture and detail, and a light touch which keeps the alcohol around 14% and the tannins proportionate. No massive new oak here either, though the (virtually impossible to read) back label notes that it was made in 100% French oak, half of it new. | Upland Vineyards | 90 |
116,693 | italy | Made with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, this delicately fragrant wine offers alluring scents of dark-skinned berry, purple flower and a whiff of cedar. The bright light-bodied palate offers red currant and star anise framed in racy acidity and lithe tannins. | Guidalberto | 89 |
98,041 | italy | Stewed black fruit, prune, raisin, espresso and exotic spice aromas lead the nose on this blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The densely concentrated palate is dominated by toasted oak, grilled bell peppers and notes of black plum, all sweetened up with coffee, dark chocolate and sugary vanilla extract. It closes on a note of bitter wood tannins. | Maronea | 87 |
29,595 | portugal | This is a ripe, juicy and accessible wine. Full of blackberries, soft tannins and with balanced acidity, the wine is more about fruit than structure. It is ready to drink. | Os Corvos | 88 |
29,295 | spain | Dusty, melony aromas hint at the tropical end of the aromatic spectrum. This is predominantly austere in feel, with a touch of leesy weight. Lemon, pineapple and mango flavors end with general softness propped up acidic cut. Drink immediately. | Davila | 89 |
63,590 | france | This soft and smooth wine has just the right amount of smoky tannins to support the ripe, bitter cherry fruits and fresh acidity. It is still all fruit and certainly would benefit from aging, so drink from 2017. | Empreinte Rouge | 86 |
78,316 | us | This veteran winery, located alongside Highway 101, gets serious on its small-lot bottlings, here presenting eucalyptus, anise, baked cherry, plum skin, pencil lead and concentrated rose petal on the nose. Complex and deep, the palate is structured around cranberry-cherry brioche flavors that are decorated with herbs, from oregano and bay leaf to fennel pollen and anise seeds. | La Colline Single Vineyard | 94 |
2,406 | us | Made from 100% Chardonnay, this shows lemon, apple and nectarine on the nose with hints of croisant. Spritely bubbles quickly fade, leaving honeydew, green apple, nectarine and a hint of pastry. The finish is fresh with lemon juice and tart apple. | Sauvage | 87 |
46,874 | france | From a good vintage, this wine, dominated by Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, is textured, mineral-driven and full of nervous energy. It is stylish, hinting at toast as well as floral citrus. The wine is now mature, although it will age at least until 2024, developing a more toasty character as it goes. | Brut Millésimé | 94 |
47,542 | us | Quite a bit lighter than the 2014 vintage, this wine layers buttery aromas over crisp apple and lemon flavors. It's pleasant and light in body, showing more richness than expected from its lively fruit components. Labeled as Pinot Noir, this is actually a white wine made from the dark grapes. | Pinot Grande | 88 |
62,540 | us | High-toned cherry and orange dance around considerable toasty oak that never becomes obtrusive in this expansive, succulent wine. Smoky tobacco and violets provide a savory component that works with the fruit. | Heritage Selection | 90 |
101,379 | spain | Floral berry and plum aromas are lightly woody. This feels full and edgy, with fairly hard tannins. Black-fruit flavors are certainly ripe, while this finishes bold and intense, with scratchy tannins. The blend is Monastrell, Tempranillo and Cab Sauvignon. | Crianza | 88 |
99,437 | france | This fruity wine is ripe with black fruits and generous tannins. It has plenty of acidity to balance the fruit, giving a wine that is both crisp and packed with fruit. The structure is already just right. Drink from 2018. | Château de Beauregard Ducourt | 88 |
5,764 | france | There is a distinct phenolic edge on this earthy, lemon-dominated and taut Riesling. Fruit—apart from citrus—is subsumed into an earthy, tense and concentrated palate. This needs more time to relax into itself and should blossom with more bottle age. Drink 2017–2020. | Leimental | 92 |
2,279 | france | Light in color, this is a fruity, softly tannic and lightweight wine. It brings out red fruits that are now maturing, giving spice and a touch of pepper with final acidity. Drink now. | Signature | 85 |
64,259 | new zealand | Shows unusual intensity for a Marlborough Pinot Noir, revealing powerful cherry fruit, slightly herbal underpinnings and a subtle frame of spice and vanilla shadings. The structure is firm without being hard, the tannins soft and welcoming. Drink now–2015. | Vintage Widow | 91 |
102,687 | italy | In this structured wine, aromas recall meat juices, black plum, bell pepper and cooking spices. The dense palate delivers fleshy black cherry and black currant accented by black pepper, clove and espresso. Still young, it has brooding tannins that need time to tame. Drink 2016–2023. | Riserva | 90 |
102,109 | us | Easy-drinking, this is an example of a lighter, but still very satisfying style of Cabernet. The bouquet is tart berries, cedar, tobacco and rhubarb. Smooth and evenly textured, the palate displays cola and sweet tobacco flavors. Tangy tannins and dried fruit and spice flavors on the finish close this forward charmer from Mendocino. | Private Reserve | 89 |
4,085 | chile | Plum, cassis, floral hints and spicy, charred aromas open this Syrah-led blend. Hailing from a warm year, this feels jammy, dense and full in body. Peppery, chocolaty blackberry flavors end dark and deep, with a strong aftershock of olive and herbal flavors. Drink through 2019. | Kuyen | 90 |
119,654 | italy | New leather, menthol, woodland berry, dark spice and a whiff of pressed rose petal are just some of the scents you'll find on this radiant red. Vibrant and loaded with finesse, the structured palate delivers juicy Maraca cherry, cranberry, white pepper, star anise and a hint of pipe tobacco while youthfully taut noble tannins and firm acidity provide an age-worthy framework. It's already stunning but needs time to develop to its full potential. Drink 2023–2043. | Bricco Boschis | 96 |
10,857 | us | This soft, supple and seductive Merlot (with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend) is both earthy and sensuous. The mouthfeel is like smooth felt. Black cherry, blackberry and a dash of cola fill the mouth, with lush tannins and a long finish. There's just a hint of brown sugar as it wraps up. | Estate Grown | 91 |
81,534 | italy | Aromas of violet and red currant waft from the glass. The fresh, juicy palate delivers wild cherry, strawberry and an herbal note alongside bright acidity and soft tannins. It finishes with an almond accent. | Campaner | 88 |
44,827 | italy | This Grechetto-based wine has a pretty straw appearance and definitely puts an emphasis on nuts, melon and stone fruit. Thanks to a smooth mouthfeel and spicy finish, it does liven up in the mouth. | Poggio della Costa | 86 |
9,079 | france | This is a structured wine, with solid tannins as well as bright red fruits that are developing well. The structure and dry core will allow this single-vineyard wine to age well. Drink from 2019. | Les Moriers | 89 |