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117,925 | france | Beautifully evocative notes of apricot and peach compote appear first. They are joined by blossom honey and a floral touch that fully flourishes on the palate. They are joined by fresh, lively and spicy pink grapefruit and spice. This is full-on bursting with fruit flavors but still manages to balance its exuberance with lovely, illuminating freshness. | Cuvée Particulière | 92 |
83,574 | france | Earth and lemons dominate the nose. The earthy mellowness is more pronounced. on the palate, joined by 2014 fresh lemon. The finish is dry but remains earthy. | Tradition | 87 |
3,680 | south africa | “The Affair” refers to the relationship between the French and Italian varieties in the blend. Sadly, this isn't the hottest affair, with the strong game, red currant, strawberry hull, milk chocolate and smoky dried salami notes all downplayed by the lean mouth and waxy finish. | Temptation The Affair | 84 |
51,984 | us | The winery has stuck with a deeply austere, penetrating and rather Germanic style of dry Riesling—which is difficult to do this well. Though built for acid freaks, it's also layered with complex flavors, blending citrus pith and rind, wet stone, green apple and green pineapple. It's drinking well already, and likely to hold steady for up to a decade. | Bone Dry | 92 |
61,396 | france | Green citrus is aligned with green apple on the nose. The zesty, crisp and utterly refreshing notes fill the palate while the soft mousse fizzes away, underlining the balanced, dry freshness even more. The body is light and the green apple and citrus notes, cushioned by lovely biscuit notes, last all the way to an echoing, dry finish. | Cuvée Prestige Brut | 90 |
60,575 | us | This is an untamed traditional-style wine that is tannic to its core and may require 20 years to reach its peak of enjoyment. It has aromas of blackberry and black pepper, flavors of espresso and bitter chocolate and a titanic structure built with layer after layer of muscular tannins that leave quite an astringent effect on the finish. Best after 2025. | Estate Reserve | 88 |
85,501 | france | Now completely mature, this is a toasty, while fragrant wine, rounded and rich. It brings out the warmth of the vintage without losing the right acidity and flavor intensity. It is now completely ready to drink. | Les Trois Saints Brut Nature | 90 |
8,849 | us | Light cranberry and pomegranate show on the nose of this always-anticipated bottling by Dan Lee, with a pine-needle aroma to provide depth. The slightly sour flavor of Montmorency cherries mixes with snappy cranberry and underripe red currants on the sip, which gains herbal and peppery spice complexity as it breathes. | Double L Vineyard | 93 |
121,843 | us | Bright gold in color, this is fragrant of sweet spice, smoke and orange rind. Medium-bodied in style, the palate is a tad tart, with notes of sour apple, lemon and underripe tangerine. Finishes on a sour wood note. | Estate Grown | 84 |
43,009 | argentina | Berry and cherry aromas are friendly, clean and offer spice accents. This is full, ripe and tannic, with blackberry, dark spice and chocolaty flavors. Toasty menthol and hard spice notes on the finish confirm intensity and overall quality. | Llama Old Vine Estate Bottled | 88 |
106,191 | us | This is the biggest, most tannic and closed of the winery's three new 2007 Syrahs, and also the one most likely to improve in the cellar. It's intense and concentrated in pure blackberry and black cherry fruit, with the pepper, bacon, earth and smoky oak notes you want in a good 100% Syrah. But then, there are those big tannins. Give it a good 4–6 years. | Unti Vineyard | 93 |
113,368 | us | This blend of Syrah and Grenache is soft and melted, with green peppercorn flavors along with riper cherries, chocolate and rhubarb. Ready to drink now. | Syrache | 85 |
35,184 | us | A partnership between winemaker Chris Phelps, who makes the wines for Swanson, and his son, Josh, this Cab is silky in currant, cassis and black raspberry, the oak more sweet than overwhelming. With room to age through 2015–2017, let it open before enjoying. | Sleeping Lady Vineyard | 90 |
97,225 | us | While this wine starts out a bit reductive, it subsequently explodes with aromas of dried herbs and generous amounts of black pepper. It's palate-coating and mesmerizing in feel, showing a dazzling sense of texture, lightness and richness. | Gamache Vineyard | 93 |
67,649 | austria | A shy nose hints at crushed autumn leaves, fresh red fruit and soft vanilla. The palate has that same interplay of earthiness and red-berry fruit, supported by a gentle nudge of oaky vanilla. Slender and layered, the body shows a firm grip of very fine tannin. Freshness is evident on the finish. While lovely now, this elegant, poised wine will blossom over the coming years: the fruit is pure and ample; the structure firm and lasting. Drink 2020–2030. | Select | 94 |
55,198 | australia | The centerpiece of Phil Sexton's current venture (he previously founded and sold both a brewery and a winery) is this single vineyard, from which he makes a Pinot Noir and this wine. The 2012 Chard is a bold yet elegant wine, filled with grilled pineapple and citrus fruit and framed by hints of toasted nuts, vanilla and graphite. | Sexton Vineyard | 92 |
31,008 | italy | Made with biodynamic and organically-farmed fruit, this cheerful vineyard-designate Prosecco Superiore sports the traditional string closure instead of a sparkling cage and capsule. The contents of the bottle shine bright with a lively, bubbly appearance and simple aromas of citrus and peach. | Col di Manza Millesimato Rive di Ogliano | 87 |
28,800 | italy | A bold red, this offers aromas of ripe plum, crushed blueberry, espresso and vanilla. The brawny, one-dimensional palate doles out mature blackberry, white chocolate and a hint of mocha. | Alto Nero | 88 |
10,173 | france | Dominated by red fruits, this wine also has the structure of 2010. It is firm and concentrated while always fruity and accessible. It could be kept for a few months, but really is ready to drink now. | Château de Saint-Lager | 87 |
48,228 | us | This stellar bottling deftly combines both the bright and burned sides of the sipping experience, offering fresh crushed blueberries alongside caramel, cooked dark chocolate and charred toast on the nose. There's a great array of dried herbs once sipped, with flavors of dried blueberries, lamb char, espresso and pencil lead. Tons of depth. | Cote del Sol Estate Vineyards | 92 |
12,018 | us | Here's a crisp Chardonnay that gets those tastebuds whistling with tartness. Yet it's balanced out by extremely rich fruit and oak. Pineapple crème brûlée, white peach, green apple butter, vanilla and toasty sandalwood are the flavors of this delicious, complex Chardonnay. Drink now. | Ryo-fu | 92 |
83,381 | us | The nose on Keuka Lake's Evergreen Lek Vineyard is wonderfully intriguing with dark notes of smoke, petrol and brine accented by hits of ripe, yellow peach. Dry on the palate with nuances of dark steel, smoke and orange peel, this medium-bodied Riesling is brightened by a flash of fresh orange acidity and sweet grapefruit pith on the finish. | Evergreen Lek Vineyard Dry | 87 |
86,524 | chile | Starts out with grassy, gamy aromas that are not up to what I've tasted from Viu Manent. This wine is bulky but also clumsy and regular at best. It has a simple, grassy set of generic berry flavors followed by a heavy finish. Granted, it's $9, so with tempered expectations it's not a deceiver. | Estate Collection | 83 |
68,435 | chile | Gritty aromas of asphalt, green peppercorn, saucy berry and hard spices precede a tight palate with grating tannins. This is oak-heavy, with sweet-and-saucy red-berry flavors. An oaky, tomatoey finish is rubbery in feel. | Gran Reserva | 86 |
71,030 | italy | This Rosso Piceno Superiore (made with 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese) opens with a hint of cooked vegetable backed by dense blackberries and cherry marmalade. The tannins are slightly astringent but the wine also offers good freshness too. | Villa Prandone Marinus | 86 |
53,083 | spain | Earthy, roasted berry aromas are matched by tobacco, cedar and rooty notes. This feels chunky and tomatoey. Flavors of earthy, stewed berry fruits are mature and carry a stalky accent. The finish is medium-long and peppery, with a fading fruit character. | Viña Real Gran Reserva | 89 |
38,320 | italy | This blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc shows soft tones of milk chocolate and plush cherry, backed by a tangy spice note. The fruit feels ripe and round, although the palate remains firmly structured thanks to the polished tannins. | Peàn | 90 |
62,175 | us | Absolutely beautiful, one of the best unoaked Chardonnays on the market. Brims with bright, clean flavors of pineapples, limes and kiwis, along with vanilla and a touch of cinnamon spice. With its brisk scour of acidity, it's a super-drinkable wine. | Stainless Steel Fermented | 90 |
50,883 | us | Tangerines abound throughout this intensely perfumed, concentrated wine. Dry in style, it's refreshingly citrusy, yet streaked with wet stone, petrol and struck flint. While deft and light bodied, it's persistent through a long, pleasantly astringent finish. | Homestead Reserve | 90 |
113,247 | italy | This youthful Barbaresco opens with soft layers of ripe cherry fruit and a plush, rich texture. There's substance, firmness and a deeper color here that will give this wine a long aging future. | Duemilanove | 91 |
25,826 | us | One of the top wines from Lake County, this is imposing, dense and concentrated, tasting young but very promising. It smells like black cherries and toasted oak and tastes at once rich and restrained. Dark chocolate, blueberry and cardamom flavors are wrapped in a blanket of fine-grained tannins. This is sure to improve with time; best after 2022. | Else's Reserve | 93 |
69,526 | us | This dry Moscato Giallo from Lodi is delicious, with an intensely perfumed nose that follows through in the taste, alongside Meyer lemon, jasmine and cantaloupe. Very unusual, incredibly well priced and modest in alcohol, this lush, ginger-tinged Moscato is this taster's desert-island white. | Secco | 94 |
62,663 | us | From vineyards planted between 1973 and 1976 comes this more southerly bottling from the Santa Cruz Mountains-based winery. Pithy and clean, the nose matches kumquat and pomelo with a touch of smoked chicken flesh. The palate leads with a citrusy edge, showing pear flesh in the midpalate and Marcona almond toward the finish. It's mouthwatering with a very full texture. | Old Vine | 90 |
211 | france | This is taut and sinewy in profile, but shows off a fine range of aromas, from thyme and lavender to cocoa, red plum and ripe cherry. The raspberry and herb flavors finish in a storm of firm tannins. Drink 2020–2025. | Les Christins | 90 |
3,871 | germany | The Thanisch wines from the Doctor vineyard rarely stand out in our magazine's blind tastings, making their value proposition questionable. That said, this is a finely elegant wine, with floral details on the nose and enduring stony notes on the finish that mark it as something special. At only 7.5% abv, you'd expect an intensely sweet wine, but the sugars are amply buffered by acids and minerality, so the overall impression is one of richness without excessive weight rather than sugary sweetness. | Berncasteler Doctor Auslese | 91 |
128,308 | us | A big, rich, fruity, oaky Pinot Noir, offering waves of raspberry and cherry pie, currant, cola, baking spice and sandalwood flavors. Tastes delicious ripe, but finishes dry in a bracing swirl of acids and tannins. Drink now–2016. | Bien Nacido Vineyard | 90 |
33,517 | france | This lively fresh wine brings out the fruitiness of the blend rather than the tannins of the Syrah and Merlot. Citrus and red berry flavors are well integrated with the crisp acidity. Drink now. | No. 8 Merlot-Syrah | 86 |
68,381 | chile | Peach, melon and mineral waft from the nose, followed by melon and grapefruit flavors. The finish is surprisingly tropical, a mix of bananas and coconut. Starts off better than it finishes, leading one to believe that if served quickly and chilled it will do well with seafood and appetizers. | Reserve | 84 |
107,182 | us | This is a brut-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend that's easy to like for its upfront citrus, pear, vanilla, buttered toast and yeasty flavors. The bubbles are a little scoury. | L'Homme Qui Ris | 88 |
38,919 | italy | Aromas of blue flower, red berry, baking spice and toasted oak lead the nose. Made entirely with Sangiovese, the bright palate offers red cherry, raspberry and a hint of cinnamon alongside polished tannins. | Carandelle | 88 |
66,599 | us | This is a simple, straightforward combination of apple and caramel, light-bodied with layers of texture and complexity. A great midweek wine that works for larger gatherings as well, it's a great example of cool-climate fruit that isn't overdone in oak or ripeness. | Estate Grown | 88 |
29,869 | france | A rich, sweetly fruity wine, its ripe black plum fruit balanced by fine acidity and layered with wood. It is a solid and dense wine, firm and with great juiciness. Likely to age well for 4–5 years. | Réserve | 89 |
473 | portugal | A powerful wine, richly structured and full of ripe fruits. It has a solid feel to it, firmly anchored to its dark tannins as well as lightened by the juicy berry flavors. A blend that includes Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, it needs serious aging, so don't drink before 2017. | Gerações Colheita Seleccionada | 92 |
114,493 | us | Made to appeal to the Moscato crowd, this blend of Chardonnay and Muscat Canelli is simple, with orange and dough flavors. | Blanc de Blancs | 85 |
61,403 | spain | White-flower aromas and little more define the nose on this bland wine from hot Jumilla. A flabby mouthfeel sets up green banana and pyrazine-based flavors. Papaya is the only discernible flavor note on an otherwise soft and creamy finish. | Luzón Blanco | 83 |
87,149 | austria | A promising touch of reduction still plays on the nose, riding above ripe notions of redcurrant and red cherry. The palate is ripe, mellow and smooth, showing rounded berry notes and a gentle structure supported by spicy freshness. Oak is beautifully integrated and nothing is overdone. The ripeness of the vintage is evident, but it is on the finish that this shows its true colors: a good structure and lasting freshness. | Classic | 92 |
41,351 | italy | This shows dark berry aromas with hints of toast and sandalwood. The palate delivers black fruits layered with licorice, spice and espresso, but it's a bit shy on length. | Grignano | 87 |
20,802 | us | Hints of crushed stone add a sense of minerality throughout this brisk, vigorously effervescent blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It's penetrating on the palate through zippy lemony acidity, and finishes with a flair of honey and flowers on the finish. | Sparkling Wine | 86 |
85,668 | italy | This 100% Pinot Nero offers intense aromas of red berries and black currants. The elegant palate delivers raspberries, green tea and a hint of cinnamon alongside silky tannins and fresh acidity. Enjoy soon. | Turmhof | 90 |
125,903 | spain | This dense wine from Bierzo is rich, chocolaty and reticent in its delivery of black-fruit aromas. The round, pure palate is rich and easy to like, while flavors of baked berry, earth and chocolate lead to a chewy, round finish that's friendly but structured and substantive. Drink through 2017. | Bembibre | 92 |
81,298 | australia | A big (15.6% alcohol) wine, the 2006 Bella's Garden nevertheless comes across as balanced and drinkable in its youth, marrying a rich, creamy texture with mixed berry fruit and hints of mint and vanilla. Avoids any cooked character, finishing long and fresh. Drink now–2015. | Bella's Garden | 91 |
73,663 | us | Unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc, it carries notes of herbs, citrus and guava. It's lightly spritzy and drinks dry with mouthwatering citrus flavors. Try it with shellfish. | Prayer Rock Vineyards Talitha Cumi Bloc | 89 |
75,997 | italy | This blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 8% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of underbrush, espresso, mocha and blackberry. On the palate, coffee and vanilla notes back up ripe plum, black cherry and white pepper. Firm, tightly knit tannins give structure but needs time to soften and unwind. | Ziggurat | 89 |
1,218 | italy | Alluring aromas of beeswax, white spring flower and acacia float from the glass. On the vibrant palate, crisp acidity offsets yellow apple, Anjou pear and nectarine while the slightest hint of paraffin graces the dry finish. | Villa Bucci Riserva | 93 |
11,346 | new zealand | A barrel selection off Craggy Range's estate vineyard in the Te Muna Road area of Martinborough, this isn't a huge blockbuster style, but one that favors elegance. The aromas and flavors are ripe, oozing with hints of plum, black cherry, cola and licorice, but what makes the wine special are its subtle spice shadings and silky texture. Drink now–2025. | Aroha Te Muna | 93 |
64,227 | us | Medium in build and high in minerality, this fruity, dark-cherry wine is tethered by sizable oak and tannin. It finds its balance midway through, before offering a substantial finish. | Estate | 90 |
83,054 | us | Cabernet Sauvignon makes up 60% of this wine, with the rest Merlot (29%) and Cabernet Franc. It presents aromas of macerated cherries, licorice and whiffs of game. The flavors are lush and ripe, with firm but well-integrated tannins providing support. | Ciel du Cheval Vineyard | 89 |
115,644 | us | Ripe fruit flavors and a gorgeously rich texture make this full-bodied wine difficult to resist. It smells like Pippin apples and toasted almonds, tastes more like Bosc pears with a layer of cream on top, yet it's dry and well balanced. | The Choir | 91 |
24,616 | us | A step up from the '04, this is a better showcase for the cassis, blackberry and black cherry fruit from this old vine site. The balance of fruit, acid and tannin is in good proportion, and the wine is taut and slightly earthy, in a good way. The flavors gather strength and show signs of fleshing out as the wine breathes a bit. | Morrison Vineyard | 87 |
115,742 | chile | This is a Shiraz-led blend of five grapes that's concentrated, smoky and spicy on the nose. The palate is ripe and bolstered by racy tartaric acidity, while flavors of spiced berry and coconutty oak finish bold but shallow. | Winemaker's Selection | 87 |
48,985 | us | Relatively low in alcohol (12.2% is the listing), this is thin on fruit but does offer soft flavors of yeasty bread dough, along with some stemmy tannins. | Clonal Selection | 82 |
60,143 | italy | Aromas of ripe blue and black-skinned fruit, dried herb, spice and a floral note lead the nose on this big, hearty wine. The warm, one-dimensional and forward palate delivers ripe black cherry, blackberry, licorice and searing alcohol alongside velvety tannins. The evident alcohol throws it off balance. | Mamuthone | 87 |
120,241 | israel | Inky violet-red in the glass, this wine has a fruit-forward nose of black cherry and strawberry. There is a good balance of acidity and tannins amidst flavors of black cherry, raspberry, caramel and orange zest. The perception of light spice remains on the tongue after the gentle finish. | Mt. Tabor | 90 |
46,023 | us | Base notes of vanilla, peach and honeysuckle linger on the nose as honeydew and chamomile show in the background. Tangerine, honeysuckle, peach, honeydew and ginger show on the rich palate, with a zip of acidity o the long, tingly finish. | Estate Bottled | 88 |
32,121 | france | Bottles of this brand bear the double-headed eagle of Russia, a reminder it is named after the wife of the Russian imperial monarch. This nonvintage cuvée is in the house style, crisp, tangy and with a fine combination of citrus and green-plum freshness. Drink now. | Tsarine Cuvée Premium Brut | 88 |
29,301 | us | Soy, black fruit and asphalt aromas are strong on the nose of this wine by the Four Sisters project. The palate is varietally pure, with black pepper, tar and boysenberry. It dives a bit deeper as well, showing coffee and dark chocolate character. | Private Reserve | 89 |
108,109 | france | With the extra concentration from the low-yielding old vines, this is a dense wine, with its acidity contrasting the rich red fruit. It is round and smooth, with well-integrated tannins and a soft, fruity finish. | Vieilles Vignes | 86 |
32,014 | us | Classic Duckhorn, which is to say, dry, tannic, elegantly structured and expensive. The winemaker succeeded, in this so-so year, in crafting a rich, nuanced wine of considerable interest. It may not be a longterm ager, but it's delicious now, with deep flavors of blackberries, red currants, violets, cocoa and smoky oak, balanced with the prettiest acidity. Grows better in the glass as it breathes. | Estate Grown | 94 |
53,176 | france | This is a thouroughbred, elegant sparkler. With its delicate acidity, apple and grapefruit flavors, and tense, steely texture, it is an extremely well-blanced wine. Although it is ready to drink now, it could certainly age in bottle for many years. | Extra Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut | 95 |
105,376 | france | Lifted peach and wilting petals of Damask rose unite in the perfumed, supremely aromatic nose of this wine. The palate continues with rosewater notes of Turkish Delight and candied peach. Honeyed and rich, the sweet palate is concentrated but guided by lemony freshness. Overwhelming with perfume and concentration, this decadent wine needs either a perfumed, peachy dessert or a salty blue cheese to match those crashing waves of full-blown flavor. | Vendanges Tardives Cuvée Christine | 90 |
83,889 | france | This wine's aromas are strongly citrusy, with a squeeze of lime zest that gives it a lively sensation, but the flavors are more sedate and ripe, veering gently into apricots and melons. The texture is plush and luxurious, while the finish is undeniably sweet and decadent. | Château Baroncelli | 89 |
83,924 | austria | The musky touch of botryrtis clings to the mellow, sweet ripeness of juicy Mirabelle plums and candied citrus on the nose. The palate follows with a supremely balanced sweetness that's nonetheless bright and luminous with lemony freshness. A floral perfume fills the palate with a fragrance that lasts and lasts. | Rosengold Beeranauslese | 95 |
111,426 | france | Fresh and juicy, with bright acidity and some solid tannins. Flavors of spice accompany an edge of green fruit. The aftertaste is tannins and wood. | Les Carruades de Lafite | 87 |
41,911 | us | The first release of this wine to carry a Yakima Valley designation, this blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault leaps up with aromas of fresh raspberries, plum, garrigue and pepper along with light barrel accents. The elegant flavors show a striking sense of freshness and purity that keep you coming back for more. | Sinister Hand | 90 |
63,571 | france | A dense, sumptuously structured wine that is full both of tannins and juicy fruit. Black plum, layers of acidity and the lightest hint of wood aging all play a part in this already drinkable wine. It will be better in five years, so wait until 2017. | Aux Boudots Premier Cru | 93 |
17,096 | portugal | The combination of acidity, dark fruits and a minerality give this wine both great density and a fine potential. It is firm, showing the terroir of the Douro well in its grainy texture while also bringing acidity into play. It is young, concentrated and needs to age. Drink from 2017. | Quinta da Fronteira Grande Reserva | 92 |
253 | argentina | Huge in color and extract, but also a little childish. The nose has gumball, berry jam and a touch of volatility, but after things settle it rests on bold black fruit. It's not overly rich or sweet, and the feel is sort of sinewy. Seems more about size and color than refinement and polish. | Reserve | 85 |
85,820 | us | From the proprietor's 30 acres of the variety, planted to three clones ideally suited for the coolness of the site, this is a relatively light-bodied wine. However it presents a richness and concentration of pineapple and green olive, the oak providing a baked, creamy sensation. | La Masia Don Miguel Vineyard | 90 |
25,364 | argentina | Big plum and berry aromas announce that this has fuel in the tank. It's well balanced in a normal way, with baked plum, red berry and toasty flavors. This is packed with a lot of raw flavor and power. From Rio Negro in Patagonia. | Río Negro | 87 |
50,105 | italy | Morellino di Scansano is a red wine on the rise and this beautifully balanced expression shows impressive intensity, freshness and quality of fruit. Those plump cherry nuances really hit home. | Tenuta Belguardo Bronzone | 89 |
96,362 | germany | This off-dry Riesling's honey-kissed peach and nectarine flavors are lip-smackingly sweet. Its light, sprightly texture and high-toned acidity lend balance and refreshment. Brisk and easy-drinking, it offers loads of quaffable appeal. | Two Princes | 90 |
89,468 | italy | Firmly structured but elegant, this offers aromas of blue flower, tobacco, tilled earth, black fruit and a balsamic note. The vibrant palate boasts wonderful intensity, weaving notes of white pepper, baking spice, savory herb, licorice and mineral around a black cherry core. It's young and austere but impeccably balanced with firm acidity and assertive but fine-grained tannins. Give it time to unwind and develop complexity. Drink 2018–2030. | Colonia Gran Selezione | 95 |
23,867 | australia | A unique dessert wine made from botrytized Sémillon that's then fortified and aged for an average of eight years in barrel, this is a dark, coffee-brown wine, with a hint of green to its rim. Aromas are slightly nutty and molasses-like, with raisiny, almost Muscat-like flavors. Full-bodied and rich, it finishes long and sticky. | Black Noble | 90 |
40,950 | portugal | A dark, ripe and fruity wine that is full of dense red-fruit aromas and spicy tannins. The palate offers ample freshness, with crisp, juicy red berry fruit up front. Drink now and until 2017. | Samora Tinto | 86 |
125,254 | us | Formerly the deLancellotti vineyard, Silice brings fresh, supple flavors of bright raspberry and cherry fruit. A distinctive ashy stone note forms the bassline, holding the finish firm. It should benefit from another year of bottle age. Or give it a long decant to enjoy now. | Silice | 92 |
63,729 | us | Overripeness gives this Zin the raisiny, pruny taste of port, but being dry, it doesn't have port's saving grace of sweetness. It's also very tannic. High alcohol and dessicated fruit define it. | Ancestor Selections | 84 |
120,536 | austria | This is a ripe, smooth wine that has fine acidity and some intense peppery flavors. From the Wachtberg vineyard, it shows great mineral character as well as a dense texture that brings out rich fruits. Age this for another year. | Kremser Wachtberg Reserve | 91 |
107,030 | us | Round and lush, this offers soft layers of vanilla, French toast and tarte Tatin. Expansive on the palate, it maintains acidity and a freshness that keeps it inviting in the glass, concocting appealing aromas of lemon chiffon. | Reserve | 92 |
56,612 | us | Leather and cooked meats open the nose of this wine from Southern California that also shows aromas of blackberry extract. Once sipped, it offers dark and dense flavors of sweet tar, concentrated violets and a pinch of lavender, all held together by grippy tannins. | VIneyard Riserva | 90 |
48,443 | us | This wine's plum and Bing cherry flavors glide smoothly through the midpalate with moderate density. It was sourced from own-rooted vines from a half dozen vineyards, notably Temperance Hill and Sunnyside. | We The People | 88 |
89,410 | italy | This delivers a classic Sangiovese nose of wild cherry, leather, violet, iris, flint and spice. The dense palate reveals fleshy black cherry uplifted by menthol, eucalyptus, black pepper and sage. It's still young but should develop more complexity over the next few years. Drink 2016–2023. | Riserva | 90 |
120,113 | us | Not really distinguishable from the winery's regular bottling of Sangiovese, this too has just a hint of sour cherry, with leafy, earthy, drying tannins. | Proprietor's Reserve | 85 |
19,425 | us | There's a nice, lightly silky texture to this Pinot Noir. It's rich in raspberry, cherry and Dr. Pepper cola flavors that finish dry, with a touch of sweet oak. More problematic is the acidity. It doesn't feel natural, and sticks out, the way acidity does in Riesling. Drink up. | Bohemian Vineyard | 86 |
2,178 | austria | Soft notes of green bell pepper, nettle and grass give this a fresh aspect. The slender palate then adds lemon, giving a focused zestiness, with glimpses of boxwood. The wine is citric, slender and very refreshing. | Ried Kittel | 90 |
87,708 | france | This soft wine has red fruits attractively embedded in the bright texture. The relatively high dosage results in its fruity character. Simple in texture, the wine is ready to drink. | Brut Rosé | 86 |
73,860 | chile | This medium weight Chardonnay offered aromas of overripe pineapple and citrus with an odd note somewhere between citrus and varnish. The apple and mild citrus flavors lack vitality, and turn overly tart on the finish. | Estate Bottled | 81 |
111,954 | portugal | This fruity wine has crisp acidity and lemon flavors. It is tangy, zesty and lightly perfumed from the Verdelho in the blend. The Sauvignon Blanc adds its own tropical fruit note. Drink the wine now. | Chaminé Branco | 85 |
69,347 | argentina | Gritty, medicinal, almost reduced aromas of blueberry are devoid of softness, while the palate is also kind of tight and tough. Seems more clipped and underdone than the 2005, with narrow tannins and a medicinal burn. Has its merits and its intentions seem true, but something's not quite clicking here. | Select | 86 |
121,752 | spain | Plum and raspberry aromas are honest and pleasant. This is fruity and plummy on first take, but soon it becomes narrow and acidic, with tart, shrill berry and plum flavors that finish juicy and angular, then bitter. | El Circo Equilibrista | 83 |
72,090 | us | Tart and tangy in flavor and soft in texture, this is from a vineyard site high up in the Mayacamas Mountains. Aged in both neutral and new oak, it offers good grip on the palate and nuanced dried-cherry and -cranberry flavors. | Nacimento Vineyard | 91 |