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116,429 | chile | There's more than a whiff of eucalyptus, olive and herb aromas on the nose, but there's also a dry berry hint underneath. It hits with hard acids and tannins but settles, while cherry and plum flavors come across herbal and dry. A sinewy blend of 50% Syrah, 30% Carignan and 20% Malbec. | Aliara | 87 |
107,668 | us | From vines more than 90-years-old, this is a refreshingly restrained and elegant wine, earthy in grilled mushroom and cherry-berry juiciness, braced in firm acidity. Cocoa and nutmeg provide compelling seasonings that linger on the finish. | Collins Holystone Vineyard Old Vine | 90 |
37,395 | us | A dark core of black plum, blueberry and violet marks the nose of this single-vineyard bottling. The palate showcases purple fruit and floral notes, with concentrated black plum skin and more violet leading the way. | Hampton Vineyard | 88 |
63,218 | us | How this wine manages to be both sweet and bone dry at the same time is a mystery. It's simply luscious, brimming with deliriously rich flavors of raspberry cream, cherry vanilla, gingerbread cookie and buttered cinnamon toast. It's the Chardonnay version of Pinot Noir, creamy and honeyed. | Babcock Vineyard | 93 |
77,409 | france | Fresh citrus and tangy orange give this perfumed wine both fruitiness and a tight, mineral texture. It has enough structure to age; drink from 2018. This bottling is a blend of second-level white grapes from two Domaine Dillon properties: Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion, both in Pessac-Léognan. | La Clarté de Haut-Brion | 93 |
53,154 | israel | With a dark red violet color and aromas of black cherry and fennel, this wine has flavors of black cherry, mint and clove. The scale tips in the direction of cooling herbs over fruit, and the warm finish is a bit one-dimensional. | Marom Series Shamai Single Vineyard | 86 |
86,440 | us | This tribute to the winery's wooden basket presses begins with a nose of raw dough, lemon rind and a wet gravel minerality. It's a very evenly spaced wine once sipped, walking a balance between citrus and yeast, yet not going overboard with either. | Brut Coquard | 91 |
13,446 | us | This has a gorgeous nose redolent with dried spices and hints of incense. The moderate (13.8%) alcohol is a joy, and the use of oak (half new) is just right. The Cabernet character comes through, with a slightly herbal/black olive edge, but it is wrapped in toast and sweet baking spices, and balanced through a very smooth and surprisingly long finish. | Wahluke Slope Vineyard | 90 |
107,051 | portugal | This is not a shy wine—it is concentrated and powerful, with ripe tannins and dense black fruits. Coming from vineyards in the Douro Superior, this shows the region's the heat and harsh growing conditions, giving a compact, firm wine with a mineral texture to balance the juicy fruits. It will need several years, so drink from 2017. | Quinta da Fronteira Reserva | 91 |
54,919 | us | This crisp, dry and elegant wine is light-bodied, with delicate bread dough and flower aromas, citrus flavors and gentle effervescence. It's smooth, clean and delicious. | Capp-Inn Ranch Pétillant Naturel | 88 |
83,677 | us | Shows some Riesling character in the petrol, honeysuckle and citrus fruit aromas and flavors, and that crisp Central Coast acidity makes it very bright and clean. It's a bit thin, but nice enough as an apéritif sipper. | Dry | 85 |
124,396 | us | A standout in a flight of more expensive wines, this five-grape blend leans heavily on the Bordeaux varietals, with a bit of Syrah as well. Firm and complex, its black cherry, cassis and plum fruit flavors are nicely accented by baking spices and red licorice. The balance is perfect; the finish carries a suggestion of dried leaf. | County Line Red | 90 |
35,801 | us | Zin fans should pick up this winery's entire range of small-batch takes on the grape, as they are all fascinating. This one is lighter in color and offers fresh blackberry and chopped black-sage aromas. The palate is very easy to sip, with salt and cherry flavors creating a food-friendly version of an often overpowering grape. | Clevenger | 89 |
57,560 | portugal | The wine is dusty, dry with layers of fruit that are still developing. Blackberry fruitiness is embedded in the firm structure of this stylish wine. It has a delicious, juicy aftertaste. Drink from 2017. | Azul Portugal | 89 |
14,414 | france | This is a soft, fruity wine with a lively creamy mousse. Red fruits are cut with acidity that is still young. The wine really needs more time in bottle before it is drunk to allow the super-fresh character and final bitterness to soften. Palmer is the brand name for a grouping of seven growers. | Rosé Réserve Brut | 86 |
14,608 | us | This is a limited production 100% Cab from the winery's estate vineyard. It's much more tannic than Cohn's extraordinarily fine '04 Estate, which was released a year ago. Even at the age of five-plus, it stings with sandpapery astringency. Should easily negotiate the years, with its massive core of blackberries, black currants, olives and 100% new oak. Hold until after 2010, and should develop for many years beyond. | Olive Hill Estate Vineyards Special Selection | 93 |
15,717 | us | Whispers of cherry blossoms and briar patch add flair to the sweet black-cherry and blackberry flavors. Dry in style, with notes of fresh and dried herbs, it's a perfect pairing for an elegant late-summer barbecue. | Rosato Cabernet Sauvignon Mudd Vineyard | 88 |
42,914 | us | An extraordinarily lush, dramatic Pinot Noir. Dense and full-bodied, it shows flashy flavors of black and red berries, currants, cola, pomegranates and dusty spices, enhanced with the most perfect application of smoky oak and wrapped into a rich, silky texture. The balance is exquisite, a tension of acidity and tannins. Beautiful now, and should develop bottle complexity for at least six years. | Hawk Hill Vineyard | 97 |
126,399 | chile | Despite showing a note of vinegar on the nose, this benefits from a good offset of red-berry perfume and leathery scents. This feels tight, rubbery and a bit tannic, with plum, raspberry and spice flavors leading to a solid finish. For Chilean Pinot Noir, this is good but not spectacular. | Single Vineyard | 86 |
43,037 | germany | While the nose is a bit subdued, suggesting bruised apple and herb notes, the palate of this spry, off-dry Riesling is fresh, fruity and elegant. Crisp white peach and grapefruit flavors are lively and tart, finishing with a refreshing green herb note. Drink now through 2018. | Rothenberg | 87 |
98,234 | italy | A blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera, this opens with aromas of underbrush, violet, clove and spicy plum. The straightforward palate delivers mature blackberry and allspice alongside brawny tannins. | Liante | 87 |
42,281 | us | The aromas are up front, with barrel notes of char, vanilla, coconut and baking spice followed by cigar box. The wood really shows through on the palate as well, with the tannins bringing a strong sense of astringency. | Reserve Red Wine | 86 |
87,885 | italy | Thickly textured and dense, this has plenty of ripe fruit, tobacco, cola and anise-like aromas. It has the power to cut through cooked beans, and it would pair nicely with a heaping serving of barley, bacon and legume soup. | Pegrandi | 88 |
19,579 | france | Based mainly on vines in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, this impressive wine is superbly rich with just the merest hint of age. With its lively mousse, secondary aromas of mocha and flavors of green apples, it is a wine that should develop magnificently over the next 4–5 years. | Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut | 94 |
24,385 | italy | Tufaie gets its name from the chalky tufa stone deposits that characterize its vineyard soils. That quality adds a pristine, dry quality to the wine that works very nicely with its sweet melon, sage and stone fruit aromas. | Tufaie | 88 |
76,890 | us | Inviting and complex, this is a juicy, spicy and structured Zin. It's big, bold and flavorful as one would expect, with unexpected balance and acidity. Dusty, leathery tannins wrap around black, brambly berries and black pepper, suggesting food pairings that do the same. | Rossi Ranch | 92 |
129,366 | us | Rich in flavors of buttered toast, buttered popcorn, vanilla, pineapple, orange and apricot jam, this is an elaborate Chardonnay. It's a very lush offering, honey sweet on the finish. | Los Olivos Vineyard | 87 |
72,687 | france | Tannins and a firm structure give this wine a firm character, but some smoky fruit offers a juicy alternative vision. With a ripe aftertaste, this wine will develop over the next few months. Drink from 2016. | Muse de la Favière | 86 |
67,924 | austria | Very light-bodied, slight but textbook Grüner with green pear fruit on nose and palate and an almost fizzy, refreshing and utterly appetizing hint of white pepper. Gives a superclean, pear-drop finish. | Q | 89 |
38,359 | us | This value-oriented white delivers nuanced flavor and body, mixing honeyed apple, pear and toasted oak flavors with crisp acidity on the midpalate. | Charm Acres | 90 |
12,870 | italy | The wine opens with a beautiful amber color and offers nut, dried apricot, honey, resin and orange zest. It has a thick, gritty quality with toasted flavors of roasted chestnut and loads of luscious sweetness. | Solamini et Amicis Passito | 91 |
88,126 | spain | Bready white-fruit aromas are a touch funky and difficult to gauge. In the mouth, this is foamy but secure, with lemon-lime and nectarine flavors. This feels precise on the finish, with mild yeast and bread flavors. | Brut Reserva Special Edition | 90 |
3,182 | france | From the south-east facing Côte du Py, this is a powerfully structured wine. It is as full of tannins as of ripe red fruits. The wine with its dense character it likely to age well over several years. Drink from 2018. | Domaine de Javernière Côte du Py | 90 |
106,607 | spain | Tightly wound and acidic, with forceful red-berry flavors that are spicy and zesty. Finishes a little on the raw side, with cranberry notes and a hard crescendo. Tempranillo with Garnacha and Cabernet. | Gran Feudo Crianza | 83 |
92,822 | us | Made in a frankly sweet style, this blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay has jellied flavors of raspberries, cherries and toast. It's a little rough in texture. | Mirabelle Brut Rosé | 85 |
787 | us | Robust black fruit forms around a dense, leathery core of concentration and richness before allowing room for softer, intertwined tannins to add structure and more depth. Chocolate marks the finish of this big, bold wine. | Rutherford Estate Vineyard | 90 |
45,923 | france | Although the wine is dry, it has a tempting honey aroma. That follows through lightly to the palate along with yellow fruits and contrasting crisp citrus acidity. The wine is bright and ready to drink. | Grain Sauvage | 88 |
105,761 | italy | This offers a slightly less formal and austere expression compared to Cesari's Bosan. Perfect for chicken or pork roast, this delivers fresh acidity beyond the tones of cherry, cola, leather and barbecue spice. | Mara | 89 |
103,214 | chile | Grassy, slightly green aromas are fresh and suggest cactus pad. This is easy on the palate, with flavors of citrus fruits and green herbs, such as tarragon and rosemary. A crisp finish is just solid enough to maintain integrity. | 120 | 86 |
23,335 | italy | Lightly scented, this racy sparkler offers subdued aromas of citrus, dried apple and toasted bread crust. The straightforward palate offers tangerine zest, lime and a nutty note alongside firm acidity. | Brut Metodo Classico | 87 |
20,548 | spain | Among a small population of varietal Spanish Cabernets, Pago Valdebellón is exemplary. Bold plum and cassis aromas come with a needling of green notes and spice. In the mouth, this is tight and tannic, but not angry. Flavors of herbal raspberry come with a minty aftertaste, while the finish is lively and herbal, with a touch of heat. Drink now through 2020. | Pago Valdebellón | 92 |
96,847 | portugal | This is a soft, ripe wine, full of fresh fruit. It is a warm blend of Aragonez and Cabernet Sauvignon, balancing tannins and black currant flavors. It is ready to drink. | Monte do Enforcado Tinto | 85 |
97,456 | us | Aromas have a pleasing toastiness, built around pretty strawberry fruit. The mouthfeel is a bit granular, balanced and highlighted with flavors of cocoa and coffee. It offers a relatively good value in Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. | Estate | 89 |
70,085 | us | This is 75% Grenache with the balance Syrah. It's full bodied and offers jammy red fruit accented by clove and barrel spices, with a creamy texture and abundant vanilla flavors throughout. | Vineyard Series Mosaic | 89 |
45,962 | us | Thick and rich, with a menthol-like streak in the background, this 89% Zin is complemented by a wealth of mixed blacks, from Alicante Bouschet to Trousseau Noir. It opens with a bouquet of fresh, brambly blackberry, raspberry and sage, reaching a powerful conclusion of brown sugar and spice, staying structured atop soft, sizable tannins. Drink now through 2020. | Montafi Ranch | 90 |
46,843 | us | Made with 19% Merlot, this Cabernet's tannins are quite hard and firm, giving it a tight astringency. Even so, the underlying fruit is so powerful, it breaks through in a mouthburst of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries and an oaky, smoky richness that's almost chocolaty. A very fine, intense and ageworthy wine that should develop bottle complexity over the next decade or more. | Alexis | 92 |
102,942 | us | This is the first Chardonnay from Elk Cove in 20 years. The grapes were pressed whole cluster and fermented in large French oak puncheons. It's tight and firm, supple and tasting of ripe citrus, pear and stone fruits, with phenolic highlights. | Goodrich | 91 |
18,377 | us | This companion to the winery's “Right Blend” is two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest an even mix of Merlot and Cab Franc. It's still a little stiff, lightly leathery, and shows a streak of green in the finish. But inside is some good Red Mountain material. A good decanting helps to open it up. | Artz Vineyard Left Blend | 87 |
17,383 | france | A subdued nose has just slight hints of citrus and apple. The palate adds some richer notes of Golden Delicious, tempered with lemon freshness. The body is streamlined, light and dry and has a very refreshing lemony finish. | Melody | 88 |
119,100 | italy | Aromas of candied citrus and bell pepper lead the nose. The firm palate offers toasted oak, baked yellow apple, vanilla and lemon drop, with the warmth of alcohol on the close. Drink sooner rather than later to enjoy the remaining fruit richness. | Vieris | 88 |
126,482 | italy | This Inzolia offers clean and fresh aromas of citrus, peach, white flower and garden herb. A subtle touch of sweetness is found on the palate. | Terre di Giumara | 86 |
12,011 | argentina | Piattelli is an under-the-radar label that makes very good to excellent Malbec from old vines in Luján del Cuyo, Mendoza. And the prices are more than fair. This wine is big and focused, with intense blackberry, chocolate and espresso qualities throughout. And the finish is midnight dark. Good through 2012. | Grand Reserve | 92 |
15,201 | us | This wine features the signature, woodsy, savory aromas of Phillips Hill. It has a lighter, slightly tawny color compared with most of its peers from Anderson Valley. Flavors combine spice and fruit with meaty, mushroomy notes, giving character and personality to a delicious wine. | Valenti Vineyard | 94 |
16,250 | italy | A blend of Carricante and Catarratto, this straightforward wine conveys delicate aromas of Spanish broom and acacia flower. The bright palate offers yellow apple, chamomile and a mineral note alongside brisk acidity. Enjoy soon. | Bianco | 86 |
40,344 | us | Pressed boysenberry aromas highlight simultaneously dark and fresh fruit on the nose of this bottling by Adam Lee, which also conveys Earl Grey tea, lavender, hibiscus and crushed pencils. The palate picks up the same tack, offering delicate fruits and florals, from cranberry to elderflower. | Clos Pepe VIneyard | 93 |
74,266 | us | With more than 16% alcohol, this Zin has a hot mouthfeel, even for Dry Creek Zinfandel. Still, it's dry and smooth, with savory flavors of blackberry jam, chocolate, red and black currants, bacon and pepper. It's a good example of its type, and of Mazzocco's house style. | Maple | 86 |
123,954 | us | This particular block was first planted in 2007, so these are young vines. Sometimes fruit from young vines will burst forth in spectacular fashion, and that's the case here. Supremely aromatic, this opens with a velvety mix of Asian spices, fruit leather, plum, cherry, cocoa powder and coffee grounds. All this and more can be tasted as well as sniffed, with excellent penetration through a lingering, cedary finish. | Blackberry Block | 93 |
89,030 | portugal | This wood-aged wine is spicy, ripe, packed with rich yellow fruits and finished with acidity. It is beautifully balanced, the spice and toast well integrated with the fruit. Drink this still-young, tangy wine from late 2018. | Poento Reserva Branco | 90 |
89,753 | france | On an estate about 10 miles north of Aix-en-Provence, this 32-acre vineyard has produced a pretty, fruity wine. Light and crisp, it is cut by citrus acidity, giving a lift to the lively raspberry fruits. | Domaine Bel Eouve | 89 |
99,196 | bulgaria | This Chardonnay has vanilla, lemon blossom and peach aromas. Lemon curd and green apple flavors come through on the palate before a pleasantly acidic finish. | Riverside | 88 |
31,665 | us | Zin fans should pick up this winery's entire range of small-batch takes on the grape, as they are all fascinating. This one is lighter in color and offers fresh blackberry and chopped black-sage aromas. The palate is very easy to sip, with salt and cherry flavors creating a food-friendly version of an often overpowering grape. | Clevenger | 89 |
50,604 | us | Acidic and tart, with cherryskin, orange pekoe tea, thyme and spice flavors that finish dry. | Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah | 83 |
7,308 | us | A nice debut from this new label under the Tendril umbrella. Intense in color and deep in flavor, this pure varietal rosé pushes forward raspberry and cherry fruit with plenty of juicy pizzazz. The back end revs up with a burst of citrus rind. | Rosé of | 90 |
107,990 | us | Dramatically rich and ripe, a bells and whistles Chardonnay made in the white Burgundy style. It's flamboyant in pineapple, nectarine, guava and oak- and lees-influenced buttered toast, cream and vanilla crème brûlée, but it's also very acidic and dry, which provides balance and elegance. Fine now and for 3 or 4 years. | Ritchie Vineyard | 94 |
39,087 | italy | Violet, menthol mint, red-berry and dark-spice aromas lift from the glass along with a hint of toast. The delicious, chewy palate doles out juicy black cherry, vanilla and star anise alongside firm, polished tannins that leave soothing, velvety texture but also give it structure. Hold for even more complexity. Drink 2018–2023. | Ovello | 94 |
76,231 | portugal | A blend of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, this dark-colored, serious wine is concentrated and structured. It offers black fruits, giving a brooding character that's full of power. The aftertaste with its acidity and juicy fruit is elevated and leaves with a lift. | Andreza | 89 |
19,615 | italy | This wine delivers a deep and sophisticated personality, with creamy aromas of banana, caramel, pineapple, vanilla and butterscotch. It definitely shows a big, bold style. | Colle dei Cerri | 90 |
40,861 | us | A nearly dry version of Moscato, this wine drinks more like a table wine. It has good, full body, fairly deep pear and pistachio flavors, and a rich texture. | Estate Grown | 87 |
71,163 | france | Very fruity and soft, this wine blends tropical pineapple aromas with a crisper, lemon zest palate. It's a gentle wine, its acidity tamed by the ripe fruits. Screwcap, | Cuvée Jeanne | 85 |
123,135 | us | A vitamin pill scent greets you immediately, somewhat masking the fruit. In the mouth it's rather light, watery and showing green apple fruit with plenty of acid. The finish softens up but doesn't add any depth or flavor. | Unoaked | 84 |
95,724 | us | Deep blueberry, prune and dried purple aromas are made even more delicious by hints of bacon fat on this blend of 60% Petite Sirah, 30% Syrah, 9% Mourvèdre and 1% Grenache. The vintner lives in the historic Uvas Valley between Gilroy and Morgan Hill. Purple fruit juiciness is balanced by a sharp licorice edge, framed by judicious acidity and tannins. | Faith | 89 |
101,518 | italy | A blend of 60% Cabernet and 40% Merlot, this is a soft and lush red wine, with pretty aromas of cherry, blackberry, dried herb, spice and bitter chocolate. It has a smooth texture that's backed by firm, enduring structure. | Palestina | 90 |
9,717 | us | This unique wine offers light aromas of white pepper, bay leaf, coffee and dried leaves. The cherry flavors are elegant with a creamy feel and a tart finish, seeming a big compact at present but developing over time. | Vox Poluli | 90 |
78,002 | us | A reserve-level vineyard selection, this incorporates a bit of the stiff, herbal character common in this AVA. Chewy fruit is balanced against firm tannins and succulent acids. This will benefit from another couple of years in the bottle. | Inchinnan | 91 |
22,551 | france | Aromatic notes of orange peel and flesh charm on the nose of this wine. The palate is gentle, dry and fresh, with a super-clean finish offering apple and grapefruit. | Turckheim | 89 |
102,112 | france | Crisp, with grapefruit aromas and flavors, this is textbook Loire Sauvignon Blanc. A mild smoky, mineral note adds complexity, and the full fruit is clean and ripe, yet not at all sweet. Pulls it all off with lots of class and style. This is still the model the New Zealanders are using in their Sauvignon Blanc efforts. | Pouilly Fume | 89 |
61,627 | south africa | A ripe and forward style with upfront notes of pineapple, softly-grilled peach, juicy melon and a touch of spice. The mouthfeel is round and rich, but with enough acidic cut to keep the palate fresh and lively through the long finish. Flavors of sweet orange citrus and ripe green fig linger endlessly. | Bowed Head | 91 |
104,485 | france | Ripe and juicy this is a wine that brings out perfumed black fruits and lively acidity. It is made to be drunk young, preserving all the berry fruitiness and leaving the tannins in the background. Drink from late 2016. | Haute Tradition | 88 |
127,796 | new zealand | Passion fruit and melon vie for attention on the bouquet with grassy, vegetal, herbaceous scents. In the mouth, citrus and dry Asian pear flavors intermingle with additional grassy, asparagus tones. The acids on the back end are intense, so the tang and zip on the finish is powerful. The biggest problem here is a persistent vegetal quality that won't let up. | Dog Point | 85 |
124,424 | us | This is the costliest of Stolpman's new reds and easily the best. It impresses for the depth of flavor and classic, dense structure. A co-fermented blend of Sangiovese and Syrah, it shows imposingly complex layers of dark stone fruits and berries, dark chocolate, bacon, dusty Indian spices and sweet, smoky sandalwood, wrapped into powerfully rich but gently ground tannins. Very fine, approaching the profound. Now–2013 before it loses freshness. | La Croce | 96 |
72,396 | spain | Almost red in color, with dusty aromas that mix in a blast of latex and dried cherry notes. The wine is made from organically grown Bobal grapes, and it offers tang and bite along with crisp flavors of plum skins, raspberry and citrus. Almost sour, but not. A solid quaffer for the price. | Albero Bobal | 85 |
29,926 | portugal | Piled with tannins, this is still a dry wine. The weight of ripe black fruit gives it potential. Wait to drink this concentrated wine until 2019. | Grambeira Tinto | 86 |
76,298 | france | From the northernmost appellation of the Côte de Nuits, this firm and solidly tannic wine comes from one of the vineyards on the list to get Premier Cru approval in the near future. Its tannins are well balanced already with the red-berry fruit and bitter-cherry flavors that are shot through with acidity. Drink from 2018. | Champs-Perdrix | 92 |
3,481 | portugal | A firm, solidly tannic wine that is balanced easily between tight fruit tannins, elegant plum fruits and taut acidity. The aftertaste is smoky from the wood, but with the fruit always present. | Churchill Estates | 88 |
81,499 | us | This wine is 90% Syrah, with the balance Grenache (8%) and Mourvèdre. The aromas are reserved initially, with notes of blueberry pie, dark-roasted coffee and raspberry. The palate is surprisingly light for the aromas (and producer), with the finish seeming attenuated. The oak also comes off as a bit heavy. | Old Scratch | 88 |
112,907 | italy | This vintage of Valle d'Oro presents almost exaggerated aromas of violet, dried rose and cinnamon potpourri. Definitely more floral than it is fruity, the wine closes with sweet spice flavors, density and polished tannins. | Valle d'Oro | 87 |
24,411 | france | Totally creamy notions of rose and carnation create a seductive nose. The palate joins in with ample fruit and sweetness. The residual sugar is finely balanced with lemony freshness: a very traditional, if not to say old-fashioned Gewürztraminer, but totally charming and rather delicious. Finishes medium sweet. | Furstentum Grand Cru | 92 |
90,316 | france | Like most Tradition wines in Cahors, this fruity and perfumed wine has been aged in stainless steel to keep the fruitiness. Blackberry flavors are cut with acidity and a tight tannic character. It needs to age another few months, so drink from late 2016. | Tradition | 88 |
84,348 | us | This is a solidly built wine with ripe black-fruit flavors and lots of texture. It looks deeper than usual, smells like blackberries and black pepper, and tastes dry, full and firmly tannic. | Estate Grown | 86 |
89,462 | italy | This opens with a classic Sangiovese fragrance of crushed violet, blue iris, perfumed berry, underbrush and baking spice with a whiff of leather and menthol. Structured but elegant, the palate offers crunchy red cherry, juicy raspberry, white pepper clove and savory herb alongside a tannic backbone and fresh acidity. It has great aging potential. Drink 2016–2030. | Etichetta Storica Gran Selezione | 95 |
108,289 | argentina | A lot of oak. The nose is honeyed and heavy, with too much toast and butter. In the mouth, it's got kicking acids but the flavors are sweet, oaky and veer toward banana. Resiny on the finish; underwhelming for the price. | Golden Reserve | 84 |
25,983 | us | This winery is adept at crafting unusual blends. In this case, 55% Syrah, 40% Zinfandel and 5% Viognier join forces to offer elderberry, blackberry, pine oil, toasted oak, crushed black pepper and charred meat on the nose. The palate gives chocolate, allspice, baked cherry and blueberry, vanilla and a toasty cedar tone. | Zephyr | 91 |
120,129 | portugal | This is a young, firm and seriously tannic wine that will need several years to age. It has structure, a sense of the tough terrain of the upper Douro. Concentrated and dense, it's a wine that will develop; best after 2017. | Reserva | 91 |
91,183 | portugal | Rounded, soft creamy wine, attractively fruity with yellow fruits and bright acidity. It's easy, the freshness naturally integrated with the soft fruit. Screwcap. | Coreto Branco | 85 |
66,998 | argentina | Pretty good and solid for an uncommon blend, but the Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio thrown together results in nice buttercup aromas along with some apple pie and pear. The palate runs sweet but maintains its freshness, and the flavors of apple, pear, melon and powdered sugar come together. A novelty wine that shows the right signs. | Reserva Chardonnay-Pinot Gris | 85 |
55,159 | us | The nose on this bottling leans slightly sweet and simple, with aromas of ripe poached pears and lemon syrup. A decent sizzle of acidity on the tip of the sip leads to yellow-apple flavors that show clean and crisp. A riper apple-cream element marks the finish. | Un-oaked | 87 |
16,558 | us | Dark in color, this rosé made from Grenache grapes is quite sour and a little off-balance, though the bottle it comes in is very pretty. | Georgetown Divide, Rouge Grenache | 83 |
44,218 | us | Whiffs of watermelon, maraschino cherries and bubble gum lend a slightly candied tone to the nose of this Pinot Noir rosé, but the palate is refreshing and zippy. It's dry in style and delicate in concentration, finishing brisk and clean. | Dry | 87 |
79,297 | us | Lush aromas of pineapple and yellow apple ride over undertones of vanilla, coconut and butter on the nose. Concentrated flavors of pineapple, chamomile, vanilla and apple meld effortlessly on the palate. While the feel is round and silky, bright acidity keeps the balance. The finish is long and smooth. | Quaker Run | 88 |
84,006 | spain | Powerful berry and spice aromas open this jammy slightly heavy Monastell. Desert-herb notes of sage and thyme accent a core blueberry flavor, while this tastes of carob, roasted beet and toast on the finish. | Término de Arriba | 88 |