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83,376 | us | The estate vineyard is in the Vaca Mountains, east of the city of Napa. You can taste the cool climate in the brisk acidity that frames this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. It's very ripe in blackberries, with rich layers of toast from new French oak. For all the sweet fruit, the finish is dry, even rasping. Such are the tannins that the wine feels tough, even at this age. Give it another five years, at least. | Reserve | 94 |
49,974 | us | Light and floral, this is a complex, well-integrated Chardonnay that's bursting in just-sliced pineapple, with a layering of butterscotch and caramel. It's richly textured yet nicely balanced between savory and sweet. The acidity upholds the wine from entering into dense territory, a celebration of one heck of a sunny vintage in a glass. | Westside Farms | 93 |
9,453 | us | Aromas of green herbs, flowers, earth and mineral start out quite brooding. The smoked meat and savory flavors are very pretty, showing a light touch. The finish lingers. | The Stones Speak | 92 |
49,441 | australia | Features an admirably lean, elegantly fine line of acids from start to finish, off of which hang notes of crushed stone, green apple and lime, with just the merest hints of riper fruit, like nectarine. Crisp and long, this should develop well over the next 5–10 years. | Bin 51 | 91 |
99,341 | us | The defining characteristic of Carter seems to be a taste of steel or gun metal running through the spine. It's here again, with compact fruit and drying tannins. That fruit has a dark core, and it's polished and textural, with lightly herbal highlights. This is a wine to track in the cellar over the next decade or longer. | Carter Vineyard | 94 |
28,112 | italy | Made from equal parts Greco and Fiano, Campanaro is Feudi's flagship white wine and exhibits fleshy tones of mature peach, honey and pear. Thanks to its crisp acidity, it would make an idea companion to cheesy pasta dishes. A wonderful wine overall. | Campanaro | 91 |
68,907 | france | This fresh, light and cherry-flavored wine has acidity, soft tannins and bright fruit. It's all about the crisp fruitiness, ready to drink now. | Les Originelles | 86 |
107,472 | germany | Light as a feather yet bold in fruit, this sprightly spätlese packs a punch of sweet, ripe apricot, peach and even raspberry flavors. Spine tingling grapefruit acidity lends vitality, guiding a breathlessly perfumed, floral finish. It's a thrilling, irresistible wine. | Johannisberger Klaus Spätlese | 94 |
128,660 | italy | Dense and full-bodied, this opens with aromas of oak, roasted coffee beans, leafy forest floor, baked plum and licorice. The chewy, concentrated palate doles out fleshy raspberry, black cherry, orange peel and star anise alongside polished, fine-grained tannins. | Affinato in Carati | 90 |
102,679 | chile | Red-berry aromas are damp, mulchy and not fully fresh. On the palate, this wine feels sticky, while flavors of briny, herbal red-berry fruits turn salty on the finish. | Q Grand Reserve | 83 |
53,310 | slovenia | This blend of 70% Blaufränkisch, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Zweigelt has aromas of cranberry, pomegranate and dried cherry with flavors of blackberry and red raspberry. There's a pleasant touch of spicy black pepper in the finish. | Benedict Cuvée | 88 |
116,932 | portugal | This wine features soft apple and pear fruit with light tannins and grapefruit freshness. It is clean, well-made and ready to drink. | Branco | 84 |
117,794 | portugal | Ripe and luscious, Alicante Bouschet gives this wine its color and intensely smoky, spicy tannic structure. The texture is dusty, with black chocolate as well as black plums adding concentration and aging potential. Drink this wine from 2019. | Monte Cascas Grande Reserva | 92 |
844 | italy | Aromas of citrus, white stone fruit and a vegetal hint suggesting tomato leaf lead the way. The racy palate offers grapefruit, pineapple, fresh white peach and flinty mineral while a pleasantly bitter note closes the finish. | Bianco | 90 |
104,303 | italy | Aromas of toasted nut, oak and ripe citrus lead the nose. The soft palate offers mature yellow apple, candied lemon zest, roasted hazelnut and a hint of pastry cream alongside an airy perlage. | La Scala Brut | 89 |
112,408 | us | With cedar and tobacco aromas, and vivid black cherry and black currant flavors, this full-bodied red has lots of fruit character and complexity to match its firm tannins and bold texture. A welcome spice component from oak aging starts in the aroma and continues through the finish. | Estate | 88 |
25,145 | us | A pink-tinged copper color and a pleasing blend of flavors make this sparkling wine from Schramsberg easy to enjoy. The aromas suggest cherries and cinnamon, the flavor is like tart raspberry and the texture is smooth with fine bubbles. | Brut Rose | 88 |
66,417 | france | Strong minerality with crisp, clean almost mouth-puckering green fruits that show structure. It is full-bodied and rich, but also with an edge of austerity. | Vau de Vey Premier Cru | 89 |
55,423 | us | A smoky narcissus note is upfront and almost obtrusive, with brooding notes of spiced black fruit and char lurking in the background. The tannins are drying—with the consistency of finely ground sand—and they constrict the flavors a bit. A food wine for sure, it needs to be paired with a slab of rare meat. | Marquis de Lafayette | 86 |
73,208 | spain | Raisiny aromas are rich and gritty. Pounding tannins and a beam of acidity drive the palate, which brings flavors of oaky baked fruits and black licorice. A jammy finish with baked berry and raisiny flavors confirms that this is extremely ripe and ready to drink now. | Señorio de Convey | 86 |
66,583 | us | Sour-orange juice, yellow-grapefruit flesh, citrus pith and wet-riverstone aromas make for a dynamic, tangy nose on this bottling. There is fresh crispness to the palate, with rounded nectarine flesh, a sizzle of lime-led acidity and gravel minerality. | Paragon Vineyard | 91 |
61,842 | us | A subdued Mountain Zin at first, surprising given its power. It hits you first with nice licorice flavors, its tannins mellow and tight, and just the right amount of jammy fruit. A mouthful that sometimes doesn't hit too hard. | Spring House Estate | 88 |
38,611 | australia | A soft, cuddly Grenache-based (55%) blend, Schild's GMS features red berry fruit with modest touches of cocoa and leather. It's very supple and round, easy to drink on its own. Probably best now and over the next year or so. | Old Bush Vine GMS Grenache-Mourvèdre-Shiraz | 88 |
85,054 | us | A very rich, ripe, oaky Chardonnay. Made in an appealing style, with likeable pineapple jam, golden mango, buttered toast and spice flavors. It's an opulent wine to drink now. | Wulff Vineyards | 89 |
78,501 | portugal | Big and rich, this wine is exuberantly fruity with a sweet juicy core of ripe blackberry. Big, bold and forward with well-integrated tannins, this is likely to age quickly; try in 2–3 years. | Herdade da Farizoa Reserva | 89 |
57,204 | us | This blend of Pommard, Coury and Dijon 667 clones shows bright cherry fruit, bedecked with lovely spices. It's round and forward, with medium weight and depth. | Olson Estate Vineyard | 90 |
17,436 | us | Reserve Alexandre is always a really nice, interesting wine, but with recent price increases, consumers should be wary. The '04 shows classic Alexander Valley softness and herbs, along with cherries, blackberries and oak, and it's an elegantly balanced wine. But it doesn't seem to be an ager, as it's a little thin on the finish, so drink now. | Reserve Alexandre Meritage | 87 |
107,795 | south africa | An alluring nose of mint, mocha and blackberry leads into like flavors in this elegant, mouthwatering red blend from Zelma Long. Lush and unfolding, the wine offers ripe tannins and a long finish. Overall, balanced and confident. | Series C | 90 |
89,952 | spain | Plum, berry and a noticeable oaky streak define the bouquet on this well-built Rioja. Flavors of raspberry and plum are creamy and end with thickness and full-bodied grip that's balanced off by good acidity. This is perfectly good, healthy and adequately fruity, yet woody. | Viña Zaco | 87 |
24,420 | italy | Made entirely from organically grown Sangiovese, this opens with red plum, new leather and underbrush aromas. The full-bodied palate delivers crushed raspberry, black cherry, pipe tobacco and a hint of black pepper, with polished tannins providing backbone. Drink through 2022. | Riserva | 92 |
15,975 | france | From vines on the slopes above the River Cher, this steely wine has a tight texture that is restraining the natural fruitiness. It will open up, with its ripe yellow and green fruit flavors. Drink from 2016. | Domaine Paul Buisse | 85 |
12,055 | spain | Dry berry, leather and spice aromas lead to a juicy, high-acid palate, with red cherry, tart plum and pepper accents. It remains zesty, clean, simple and sharp on the finish. | Reserva | 83 |
94,697 | us | Flavors of cracker and toast accompany light raspberry fruit. The wine is a bit unbalanced, and it falls a little flat on the finish. | Boulder Red | 85 |
76,248 | france | This is attractive in a bright, fruit-driven style. Bright berry fruit is tinged with apricot and cocoa on the midpalate, then finishes firm and dusty. | La Fiole | 88 |
104,104 | us | Vanilla, cherry and raspberry flavors are complemented by smoky meat and tar in this softly built, mellow and pensively sweet wine that's ripe and generous in body. | Carl's Estate | 87 |
56,082 | spain | This blend from Cádiz features Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It's big, ripe and minty on the nose, with hints of animal fur and leather. A blocky, full palate weighs in at 15.5%, while flavors of oak and vanilla blend well with spiced berry fruit. A drying finish tastes mostly of oak. Drink through 2025. | Taberner | 90 |
118,545 | us | Good price for a wine that combines the acidity you want in a Sauvignon Blanc with plenty of ripe tangerine, lime, green grass and vanilla flavors. There's a honeyed finish, but the wine is fundamentally dry. | Estate | 86 |
60,451 | chile | Aromas of corn and underripe fruit dominate the nose, while the palate is broad and oaky, boasting notes of popcorn and white fruits. Good acidity from coastal vineyards gives it life, but overall it's woody and a bit vegetal. | Aconcagua Costa Wild Ferment | 86 |
113,288 | italy | This bright Fiano is very well put together, with a tight, linear mouthfeel that is backed by opulent aromas of pear, white peach, crushed mineral and lemon zest. A very fresh, food-friendly wine. | Refiano | 87 |
46,805 | italy | Sweet oak notes are followed by cherry, chocolate and vanilla. This is a rich Cabernet Sauvignon with a modern and very pleasurable approach that puts emphasis on power, softness and intensity. Vibrant cherry flavors last many long minutes on the palate. | Coniale | 91 |
120,207 | portugal | This is a serious, structured wine with a great future. It has weight, tarry black tannins and dense berry fruits. Spice, toast and ripe fruitiness are all melding well together, although they need time. This complex, concentrated wine will be ready to drink from 2018. | Herdade de São Miguel Reserva | 92 |
6,947 | germany | Fans of this sometimes kinky grape variety will probably feel this rating is too low. This wine starts of with hints of Scheurebe's wild side, offering up hints of something resembling Sauvignon Blanc, then adding almost tropical fruit and currant and pink grapefruit flavors tinged with just enough residual sugar for balance. A wild ride, but an enjoyable one. | Ungsteiner Herrenberg Spätlese | 89 |
49,010 | italy | Made with Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla and Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of beeswax, acacia flower and yellow apple. The bright palate offers peach, pear, nectarine zest and mineral alongside vibrant acidity. It's racy but balanced. | Bràtinis | 89 |
127,813 | us | Three years of barrel ageing lends an intoxicating flair to this lushly textured Cabernet Franc. Rich vanilla and spice notes are unabashedly oaky, but the palate is concentrated with black cherry and cassis flavors, elegantly framed with brisk acidity and soft, velvety tannins. | Reserve | 89 |
2,951 | us | An exotic bouquet suggests dried roses, brown sugar, cranberry and plum jam. There's a sweetness in the mouth that continues the impression of brown sugar, or maybe a streak of cola. It's an interesting bottle that could develop further or fall off a cliff; it turns a little funky in the finish. More than 12,000 cases were made. | Premier Cuvée | 86 |
37,296 | australia | This manages to be plush and rich in texture while keeping the alcohol level reined in. Pineapple crème brûlée aromas are backed up on the palate by flavors of peach and pineapple, finishing long and rich. Drink now. | Pipers River Cave Block Estate | 91 |
1,073 | portugal | Full of ripe fruit, this wine is rich while also having a delicately perfumed character. With its spice, generous fruits and sense of poise, it will age well. Drink from 2027. | Vintage | 94 |
67,257 | us | Coming from Two Blondes Vineyard, aromas of baking spice, barrel spice, herb, mesquite and cherry are followed by elegant smooth-feeling fruit flavors. Light bacon notes provide unusual accents. It's intriguing, though the variety is hard to find. | Seattle's Son | 87 |
82,414 | us | Smooth and lightly toasty, this offers plump, palate-pleasing tree fruits and a touch of vanilla custard. Just a tad lighter than the reserve from the same vintage and vineyard. | McDuffee Vineyard | 88 |
95,479 | us | This light refreshing wine spent 16 months in 20% new French oak. The pretty berry fruit is elegantly set in complementary acids, with a streak of blond tea threading through the finish. | Justice Vineyard | 89 |
115,731 | italy | Bold and brawny, vibrant and intense, this is a hearty wine with hickory tones, smoked bacon, loads of fresh cherry and shadings of black peppercorn and spice. It imparts a velvety texture in the mouth thanks to solid tannins and closes with a sour note that recalls sour cherry. | Costamorro | 89 |
104,653 | us | After starting out a touch reduced, this wine opens to reveal aromas of wet rock, high-toned white flowers, lime and green apple. The palate is broad and dry, with generous citrus flavors that linger. | Birdie | 91 |
14,261 | italy | A simple citrus aroma provides for a fresh and inviting bouquet. Peach, pear and green apple touches give the wine added brightness and buoyancy. | Case Ibidini | 86 |
93,909 | italy | Here's an easy blend of Vermentino and Viognier with mature notes of melon, stone fruit and toasted nut backed by cooling acidity and spicy notes that smooth over the wine's streamlined mouthfeel. | Noname Dolceacqua | 85 |
79,389 | italy | Made with 100% Grillo, this full-bodied dessert wine opens with aromas of apricot jam and candied date while the rich palate offers cooked plum, white almond and a hint of caramel. It has just enough freshness to offset the sweet flavors and lend balance. | Donna Franca Superiore Riserva | 90 |
49,062 | portugal | Fermented in open stone lagars, this wine shows a smooth, rounded and very rich character. Sweet wood flavors suggest vanilla, while the tannins are fine, dense and attractively spicy. The aftertaste, with juicy black fruits, adds balance to the wine. Drink now. | Visconde de Borba Reserva | 87 |
12,939 | us | Young and still tightly-wound, this excellent example of Yakima valley Syrah combines fruit from both Boushey and Olsen, two of the best sites for the grape anywhere in Washington. Aged in 30% new oak, it's showing generous streaks of graphite, smoke and char, with accents of cured meat around the blackest of black fruits. Well-named and well-constructed. | Darkness | 90 |
21,852 | us | Make this wine a little drier and the score would rise. As things are, it's just too sweet and one-dimensional in jammy raspberries and cherries, while oak brings buttered toast and roasted coconut flavors that are candy sweet. Good as it is, it palls after a while. | Cargasacchi Vineyard | 86 |
88,361 | us | This is made in a lower alcohol, more elegant style, drier and leaner than some other Pinots, but perhaps more food-friendly and ageable as a result. It shows cherry, cola and herb flavors, richly oaked and balanced with acidity. Try cellaring it for 5–6 years. | Larson Vineyard | 90 |
115,564 | chile | Pickle, rubberband and briary berry aromas give way to a full but choppy palate with stewy, herbal berry flavors. Oak rises up on the finish in the form of burnt toast and mint. Standard but herbal; average for inexpensive Chilean Merlot. | Armador | 84 |
85,936 | portugal | This is a mineral-textured wine, full of fruit and with a background of firm tannins. Its juicy fruits and acidity, the red berry flavors and the balance create a wine that is not too dense, but with a firm core. It will be accessible soon, ready to drink from 2018. | Vinhas Selecionadas | 88 |
35,772 | us | Medium-light, with clean and fresh berry fruit flavors, sharp and tart. It starts out with some quick punch, then fades away in a fast finish. | Cloud 2 | 86 |
85,715 | portugal | Even the stain on the base of the cork reveals this wine's huge color. With its open richness and structure, it's comparable to a Rhône wine. Wood aging has lended notes of spice to go with the flavors of plum jelly and ripe, sweet fruit. | S | 93 |
87,476 | us | A bit heavy and rugged, with dry black currant and unsweetened chocolate flavors that veer into raisins. Not likely to improve, so drink now. | Claret | 85 |
47,242 | us | Leathery and somewhat green, this wine has yet to find its balance, combining 95% Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. It veers between heavy, ripe tension and an underripe underbelly, finishing unsure. | Vintage Selection | 84 |
33,895 | us | This blend of Roussanne (33%), Grenache Blanc (30%), Viognier (22%) and Marsanne has light aromas of apricot, citrus and flowers. The flavors are similarly restrained but it shows a sense of balance and length that holds the attention. Drinks best at 60 degrees. | Façon Blanc | 89 |
102,386 | us | Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is a blend of all five classic Bordeaux varieties. It's dry and tannic and rather austere, with herb-infused black currant, tea and oak flavors. Drink it soon. | Mercury Rising | 86 |
94,564 | france | While this wine does not age in wood, it does age on its lees, giving it a rich, creamy texture. It's smooth, full and soft, its apricot and peach flavors showing ripeness and openness. Drink from 2018. | Ancestral | 90 |
79,919 | us | A wine with overly pronounced smoky, oaky and toasted bacon aromas and flavors that block out most of the lush dark fruit so wanting in a Tempranillo; more tobacco than black cherry or plum. | Heritage Collection | 83 |
26,793 | france | Crisp and fruity, this bright, textured wine has a tangy character that is juicy and refreshing. Lively and rich, it is ready to drink although it will be better from 2017. | Hors Classe | 90 |
91,089 | israel | A deliciously fresh and lively Kosher white blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Riesling and 10% Colombard, offering vibrant aromas and flavors of ripe tropical fruit, key lime and a touch of fresh cut grass. Well balanced with subtle sweetness and crisp acidity. | Yasmin Kosher White | 86 |
119,665 | austria | A musky note of botrytis makes for a heady, lifted nose, followed by aromas of dark fir honey and candied pineapple. The palate adds an almost grassy, herbal tinge to the proceedings, creating an intriguing edge amid the killer sweetness. The mouthfeel is dense and sticky, but bright. On the finish an array of fruit breaks loose: tart apple, apple jelly, candied grapefruit peel and candied lemon. The sweet finish lingers. | Beerenauslese Cuvée | 95 |
11,494 | portugal | A beautifully structured, ripe wine that's full of juicy blackberry flavors, ripe tannins and a dense texture. The concentration from old vines is a particular character of this firm wine. Age for at least four years to get the full benefits. | Muge Vinhas Velhas | 92 |
110,028 | australia | This intriguing effort starts off a bit odd, hinting at scents of maple syrup, mint and tomato. Thankfully, it quickly rights itself, morphing into a complex herbal mélange laced with mocha and plum. There's a sense of restraint to it on the midpalate, but then a surge of vibrancy on the long, velvety finish. Ready to drink. | Noble Baron | 92 |
109,844 | italy | This stunning red is all about finesse and light. It opens with lovely scents of violet, rose, perfumed berry and balsamic aromas while the radiant, almost ethereal palate delivers crunchy red cherry, strawberry, white pepper and mineral intensity. It's impeccably balanced, with bright acidity and firm but elegant tannins. While it's so tempting now, hold for even more complexity. Drink 2018–2033. | Pizzaguerra | 96 |
63,121 | italy | This is an extremely distinctive and site-specific expression of Barbaresco from the celebrated Roncaglie cru. The wine is characterized by feminine, delicate tones of subtle Indian spice, pressed rose petal, violets and light vanilla or white chocolate. It boasts well-integrated freshness and finely polished tannins. | Roncaglie | 91 |
58,039 | south africa | This is a young, fresh and very attractive Chardonnay, brimming with aromas and flavors of wood-grilled apple, honeydew, Honeycomb cereal, buttered popcorn and toasted oak. The palate is round and full, yet with ample acidity, citrus flavor and a mineral streak that all provides lift and character to the close. Drink 2016–2020. | Lesca | 91 |
14,638 | us | Dry and delicious, this lightly colored rosé opens with a compelling waft of rose water and exudes copper-pink color. A refreshingly searing acidity maintains vibrancy from start to finish, accented in grapefruit. This quaff is great on its own or throughout a meal. | Hotspur Rosé of | 90 |
354 | germany | Whiffs of white mushroom, saffron and caramel lend complexity to this concentrated elixir of apricots and orange peels. It's honeyed and sweet but vivaciously balanced, glazing the palate in ethereal textures of gossamer and tulle. The caramel finish lingers endlessly. | Kiedrich Gräfenberg Beerenauslese | 96 |
103,313 | australia | Already showing a bit of bricking, this is a full-bodied Shiraz that's a bit coarse in texture, with aromas and flavors of plum and brown sugar. The finish matches tart, zingy fruit with sweet, molasses-tinged oak. The individual components show promise, but it's tough to say if they will all come together in time. | Noble Baron | 87 |
39,326 | us | Decadent in coconut flake and vanilla, this is a fruity vintage of one of Hobbs' top-of-the-top Cabernets. Soft and structured, the silky tannins deftly managed, it captures the essence of the Napa Valley's best valley floor grapes at the hands of an expert winemaker, a textbook marriage of beauty and brawn. | Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard | 94 |
15,512 | france | Juicy acidity cuts through this firmly structured, mineral wine. Great swathes of fresh citrus and ripe apricots go with the toastiness and dense texture. This is a very terroir-driven wine with a long future. Drink from 2018. | Les Folatières Premier Cru | 93 |
26,450 | us | Great aromatic complexity and richly layered fruit flavors propel this full-bodied, sophisticated and deep wine. An array of cinnamon, clove and cedar notes blend with ripe black cherry and blackberry, while firm, fine-grained tannins seem to lift them up. Best to drink after 2020. | Ten Degrees | 94 |
619 | italy | Here's a Chardonnay-based sparkler from Piedmont that opens with bright tones of lemon and sweet grapefruit followed by yeasty tones of freshly baked bread. There's some bitter almond as well, which adds tartness to the finish. | Brut | 87 |
19,505 | argentina | Grassy floral aromas are aromatic but unrefined. This sparkling Chardonnay tastes of lime and wild flowers, with bitterness to the back end of the flavor profile. A sulfuric note of scrambled egg rises up on a bitter finish. | Toso Brut | 84 |
95,096 | us | Delicate whiffs of black cherry and berry intensify on the palate of this vibrant, delicately concentrated Pinot Noir. It's fresh and fruity yet elegantly structured offering fine lingering tannins and bright cranberry acidity. Extensive aging in new French oak lends a lavish spicy character that reverberates through the finish. | Lust | 89 |
36,588 | us | Lots of richness and a multi-layered personality make this deep-colored, full-bodied wine delicious and interesting too. It's a big red, with bold berry and black cherry flavors, an especially attractive texture that's velvety and firm at the same time, and a long, lingering finish. | Grandmere | 92 |
22,342 | us | Considerably lighter in body and texture than your average Cab Franc, Biltmore's 2009 has the weight of a nice Pinot Noir. But it's intense in cherry, red plum and cedar flavors, with ultrafine tannins. Sophisticated and elegant, a wine to drink with upscale fare, especially with mushrooms. | Reserve | 90 |
44,747 | italy | Barolo Ornato is a beautiful wine: rich in flavor, intensity and personality. You can taste the quality of the fruit here thanks to the pristine notes of cherry, wild berry, spice and ginger that emerge from the nose. Oak notes of vanilla and cinnamon are nicely integrated and folded within the wine's dense, supple texture. | Ornato | 94 |
36,941 | us | Velvety smooth, this wine seduces from the get-go, robust in black fruit, tea and delicate offerings of rose petal and lavender. Intensely full bodied, it retains a balance of bright, natural acidity that tames the spicy tannin. | Gap's Crown Vineyard | 94 |
124,905 | france | The top wine of the trilogy made at Château Ponzac, this is designed for aging. Mint flavors from new-wood barrels mingle with dark tannins and a concentrated texture. It is a powerful, ripe wine that certainly does need some time. Don't drink before 2020. | Eternellement | 93 |
105,424 | france | Steinbach is a village at the extreme southern end of the Alsace vineyard, known for its Pinot Noir. This is a rich, full example—a wine that has structure and concentration, as well as ripe cherry fruitiness. It can be drunk now, or until 2022. | Steinbach | 90 |
11,334 | austria | Fleshy cherry fruit becomes immediately apparent, while on the palate the fruit acquires a spicy edge of appetizing white pepper. This is lip-smackingly fresh, even tart, but in a very appetizing, bracing way that will mellow with another year or two in bottle. The fruit is crunchy and juicy, the tannins are ripe and fine and wood smoke hovers deliciously. | Kirchholz Alte Reben | 93 |
72,457 | australia | AThe nose is appealing in its raisiny fruit, earth, meat and mocha. Things get all together punchier on the palate with vice-like tannins that overwhelm all else. | Shotfire | 87 |
853 | germany | A dusting of crushed slate and saffron accents this zesty lime and honey kissed Kabinett. It's dancingly light on the palate, but concentrated with swirls of marmalade and orange-peel flavors that extend through a long finish. Drink now through 2025. | Thanisch Kabinett | 90 |
100,425 | us | There's an exciting array of aromas on the nose of this wine, with honeydew melon, citrus candy and barely ripe cantaloupe gaining complexity thanks to fresh scents of chive, oregano and thyme. It's light and easy on the palate, with lots of yellow grapefruit freshness, a pithy edge and a singing acidity on the finish. | SLH Estate Grown & Produced | 92 |
7,096 | chile | Having liked the 2007 rosé from Los Vascos, this pickled, citric burner just doesn't cut it. It shows Sauvignon Blanc-like flavors and acidity, while the finish is sour and briney. Devoid of the charm and pleasantries that rosé should deliver. | Los Vascos | 80 |
3,614 | spain | Scratchy and a little sharp smelling on first impression, with vanilla and milk chocolate aromas in addition to standard red fruit scents. Feels firm, solid and basic, with dark fruit flavors touched up by young, simple oak notes. Standard and dry on the finish. | Vendimia Seleccionada | 86 |
56,392 | argentina | Generally this is a nice South American Chardonnay. The nose offers touches of apple, pear, peach and light oak, while the palate has bounce, acidity and tangy apricot, nectarine and apple flavors. Finishes lively but dilute, with citrus and lemon peel flavors. Hits the target. | Saurus Patagonia | 86 |
68,924 | us | A flamboyant, crisp Chardonnay made in the popular style of elaborately toasty oak and very ripe fruit, which combine to offer an almost pastry-like dessert taste. Floods the mouth with pineapple tart, Meyer lemondrop and vanilla flavors, with suggestions of kiwis, limes and green apples. Delicious and appealing. | Hawk Hill Vineyard | 92 |