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31,731 | spain | Apple and orange aromas are light and slightly toasted. The palate is easygoing. Flavors of orange and nectarine are fresh and appropriate for Cava. The finish is solid, fresh and alert. | Clasic Brut | 87 |
115,238 | south africa | This is a ripe and seductive Chardonnay, with great opulence to the palate and lush fruit characteristics of red-apple flesh, clove-spiked orange and creamy pear. Hints of toasted challah and sweet spice add depth and interest, while ample acidity keeps the generous mouthfeel in line and the finish clean. | Third Edition | 88 |
20,252 | italy | Sangiovese (50%) is blended with equal parts Merlot and Cabernet to produce a simple red wine with thin berry fruit aromas, forest berry, floral nuances and some sharp points of bright acidity. Elegance and harmony are the objective and the wine reaches it nicely. It's also an easy wine with good length that would pair easily with all Mediterranean foods. | Red Blend | 87 |
100,398 | us | Ross Mickel (Ross Andrew Winery) made this Côtes du Rhône-style blend, a flashy riot of floral scents and earthy, funky fruit. Even with several hours breathing time it feels tight—decanting is mandatory. But give it a few years in the cellar and it will unpack even more layers of flavor. Dry and astringent in the mouth, it brings young flavors of cranberry juice and grape concentrate, plenty of acidity and minerality, and excellent depth. | Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Wine | 92 |
70,847 | us | An unusual and inviting lemongrass aroma and flavor go well with a buttery and vibrant texture in this medium-bodied and almost sweet wine. Blended from Sémillon, Chardonnay and four other grapes, it makes a nice change of pace. | The Whip | 89 |
16,564 | us | A simple little Cabernet, soft and silky, with sweet, candied flavors of raspberries, cherries and vanilla. Pretty good for the price. | Wildcreek Canyon | 83 |
69,903 | spain | Mixed berry aromas are perfumed and come with exotic notes of cinnamon stick. This feels a bit rough and bumpy, with choppy acidity. Oaky, candied flavors of raspberry are briny and medicinal, while the finish is resiny from the oak treatment. | Tintoralba Higueruela | 84 |
107,784 | austria | There's no question about the huge richness of this wine—it is there from the initial aroma. It is smooth, totally voluptuous, immediately appealing. The flavors are of the sweetest runny honey, matched with acidity to emphasize the ripe peach and dried apricot flavors. | Trockenbeerenauslese | 90 |
88,072 | italy | Made with Friulano, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of pressed flower, ripe orchard fruit, nut and a whiff of citrus. The linear palate offers toasted oak, mature apricot and candied orange zest. It closes on a note of bitter almond. | Terre Alte | 90 |
101,757 | us | Sangiovese, Malbec and Merlot take the lead on this blend. Red cherry, plum and red currant aromas are followed by tangy fruit flavors, with the oak seeming dialed back and a lingering finish. Pair it with pizza or a red pasta sauce. | River's | 88 |
8,685 | austria | Lifted lemony flavors signal a fresh wine. The palate, in contrast, has more rounded, fluid notes and a core of freshness with a distinct hint of alcoholic heat on the finish. | Vom Schloss | 88 |
129,309 | us | This blend of 89% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Chardonnay and 1% Muscat is fulsome, lush and rounded, with deep layers of pear, fig and vanilla flavors. Acidity provides a zippy end to its lengthy finish. | Maximus White Feasting Wine | 90 |
71,883 | spain | A little spice and cured meat (salami) get this young and easy red going. The blend is common for Navarra, and this is a jammy, mildly candied wine with light strawberry and plum flavors touched up by a dollop of sweetness. Slightly creamy on the palate and finish, but healthy as a whole. | Old Vine | 85 |
36,632 | us | Tart cherry, ripe plum and black cherry flavors and barely a trace of detectable oak character make this a lively, fruit-driven wine. The aroma has touches of clove and black pepper, the texture is not too rich but braced with firm acidity and tannins that keep the fruit flavors zooming along through the finish. | Clockspring Vineyard | 91 |
88,133 | us | Fresh whiffs of strawberry and blossom go hand-in-hand with more evolved complexities of mushroom and yeast in this invigorating rosé sparkling. While delicately moussed, it's Pinot-Noir heavy blend lends a satisfyingly voluminous feel to the palate. | Topaz Impérial Rosé | 90 |
4,344 | us | From a tiny coastal vineyard, this wine appears light-bodied and delicate at first, building its power slowly in the glass. Sous bois, earthy spice and savory tea give it an edginess unfettered by fruit, while a healthy tannic structure keeps it grounded. | Huckleberry's Vineyard | 90 |
129,054 | canada | A brilliant blend of 61% Viognier, 21% Roussanne and 18% Marsanne, this impresses with its proportion, tension and balance. Scents and flavors meld citrus oil and rind, fruit flavors of pineapple, grapefruit and Meyer lemon, and a lovely finish with highlights of English breakfast tea. Long and elegant, this is a landmark effort. | Ava | 93 |
56,613 | us | Several varieties figure into this blend, from 26% Zinfandel and 21% Syrah to smaller amounts of Merlot, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Big and powerful in smoky leather and black currant, it offers a rich softness on the palate, with a tightly wound savory, peppery aspect to the finish. | Heritage | 90 |
117,458 | us | Made from fruit grown both on Howell and Diamond mountains, this wine is powerful and concentrated, bursting in mountain tannins. Waxy plum, dried herb, graphite and pencil shavings provide a savory tangy underbelly of woody accents, met and complemented by robust black cherry and cassis, the palate rounded at the finish. | Estate | 91 |
2,164 | us | Crushed stones and river rocks take center stage in this elegant off-dry Riesling. It's gorgeously mineral, yet also anchored against a backdrop of crisp cutting yellow-peach, tangerine and lemon flavors. It's a zesty, invigorating wine with a clean but persistent finish. | Humphrey's Vineyard | 90 |
9,330 | italy | Aromas of ripe dark-skinned fruit, spice, underbrush and dried herbs emerge from this blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The palate delivers dried black cherries, plum, clove and grilled sage alongside tightly-knit tannins. Drink 2016–2020. | D'Aria | 89 |
74,081 | us | This block selection shows a delicate, elegant touch in this vintage, opening with pretty floral accents and continuing with light but compelling flavors of citrus and honeysuckle. There is a well-tuned bitter streak, presumably from some skin contact, and a refreshing minerality throughout. | Ridegcrest Vineyards Wind Ridge Block | 91 |
49,134 | us | Made in the popular style, with vanilla oak, cream and sweet buttered popcorn notes dominating the pineapples, apricots and peaches. Production was 8,093 cases. | Limited Production | 84 |
30,235 | italy | Colutta is a fun and consistent producer from northeast Italy who works with a long list of indigenous grapes. This sparkling Ribolla Gialla is redolent of exotic spice, stone fruit and dried herb. There's a very perky and sharp quality to the close. | Brut | 86 |
38,709 | us | Overripe and raisiny, with sweet, shriveled blackberry and oak flavors, leading to a hot finish. Drink now. | Zenith | 83 |
45,959 | us | Thick in chocolate and blackberry jam-like goodness, this is a smooth, lush dessert wine that just begs to be poured over vanilla ice cream, its mocha-like finish akin to having a flat white cup of coffee. Cabernet Sauvignon Brandy was added to up the alcohol to a Port-like wine. | Dessert Wine | 90 |
3,604 | us | The new oak barrel flavors stick out aggressively, and help to create a strong impression of drying tannins. The fruit is light and chalky, with young vine flavors of generic red berries. | Spice Cabinet Vineyard | 86 |
41,371 | argentina | Earthy leathery berry and briar patch aromas are a touch tomatoey. This feels sturdy, but that's really all you can say about the mouthfeel. Peppery spicy red-berry flavors are a bit grassy on the finish. | Reserve | 86 |
112,992 | us | This is the winery's first-ever release of a varietal Tempranillo, after using the grapes with Syrah for years in other bottlings.This wine has a softness around a touch of black pepper and dried herb that's inviting, if not a tad generic. The finish is round and lean. | Don Miguel Vineyard | 86 |
68,709 | us | Arger-Martucci hits bigtime with this Cabernet Franc-based Bordeaux-style blend. It marches in a different direction from the soft cult style, showing brisk acidity, hard tannins and relatively moderate alcohol. Yet there's nothing light about the complex blackberry, cherry and currant flavors. Wonderful to drink now, and it will reward aging over the next 5–6 years. | Estate Reserve | 94 |
24,733 | us | The wine feels overworked, with oak used to make it richer. The result is dry, tart and thin, except for all that buttered toast. | Estate | 85 |
67,358 | italy | Aromas of mature plum, underbrush, coffee and toast lead the nose. The ripe palate offers dried cherry, coffee bean, and a hint of mocha while bracing tannins provide support. Drink through 2019. | Riserva | 89 |
81,088 | chile | Green minty aromas come with a heavy shot of clove on this basic Pinot. Chunky and grabby in feel, this offers generic berry flavors and more than enough forced oak and clove. | Wave Series Right Wave | 84 |
68,883 | us | Generous and sweet on the nose, this dry, light-bodied Bordeaux-style blend presents wafts of cherry pie fillings garnished with sprigs of fresh mint. By contrast, the palate is sheer with sprays of tart sour cherry fruit. It's a pleasant food wine but finishes with a touch of grape tannin bitterness. | Sherwood Manor | 85 |
97,207 | us | The subdued nose offers traces of red fruits and rose petals. On entrance, this feels broad and juicy, and it offers tangy plum and raspberry flavors that continue onto the finish. | Roan | 86 |
100,206 | us | This small production blend of 90% Viognier and 10% Sauvignon Blanc leads with fragrant, inviting floral qualities and well-defined layers of peach and apricot fruit. Light and bright, it's balanced, focused and utterly delicious. | The Storyteller Proprietary | 92 |
83,232 | italy | Made from native grape Monica, this offers a fruit and spice fragrance. The palate delivers ripe cherry and black pepper with subtle notes of well-integrated oak. With its smooth texture, fine tannins and fresh acidity, it's a perfect red for grilled fish. | Perdera | 88 |
110,196 | france | Tightly wrought and still young, this is a concentrated wine. It has great fruitiness that is tangy with a strong mineral texture from the silex soil. Green asparagus and lemon fruits are combined. Drink this complex wine from 2019. | Arrêt Buffatte | 91 |
29,525 | france | This soft fruity wine has a candied character. It is light, crisp and ready to drink. Produced from Malbec, it just hints at the tannins natural to the grape, preferring fruitiness and acidity. Drink now. | Gouleyant Malbec | 84 |
37,426 | us | Though light in color, this flagrantly floral expression of the variety offers a crème brûlée-like richness on the nose. The palate is a different story—all tart fruit, lifted acidity and gravelly minerality. | Les Pierres | 90 |
110,236 | us | Good and well-structured, but sweet, with cherry, blackberry, chocolate and anise flavors that taste like they were baked into a pastry. | Signature Selection | 84 |
120,162 | us | This full-bodied wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. It has a creamy texture and is a little heavy. The flavors are of apricots, lemons and limes. | Devin | 84 |
90,356 | us | This could be labeled Merlot, which comprises three-quarters of the Bordeaux-style blend. Big, bold, dark and intensely aromatic, it's a bit tight and tannic at first, but opens gracefully into well-layered, powerfully-structured flavors of violets and smoke, cherries and chocolate. Highlights of ground coffee and graphite extend through the finish. | Long Haul | 93 |
98,459 | us | Smooth, svelte and utterly delicious, this glossy, seamless Petit Verdot is packed with bright flavors of berry, cherry and plum. The management of the fruit is perfect, and the barrel aging adds proportionate streaks of espresso and mocha. The finish is long and creamy. | Living in the Limelight | 93 |
81,723 | italy | Blue flower, iris, used leather and woodland berry aromas float out of the glass. The easygoing palate offers red cherry, white pepper and a hint of anise accompanied by soft relaxed tannins. Drink through 2017. | Casalino Riserva | 87 |
85,856 | argentina | Slightly dry and scratchy on the nose, and definitely fully oaked in the Toso style. But once it settles deeper, black fruit notes escape. The palate is snappy and juicy due to 2008's cool harvest conditions, and the flavors are a mix of plum, berry and woodiness. Long and oaky on the finish; drink now through 2013. | Alta Reserve Las Barrancas Vineyards | 90 |
13,102 | us | Three quarters Sauvignon Blanc and the rest Sémillon, this attractive white wine has an appealing snap to the fruit and an underlying acidity that sets it up in lively fashion. It's a food wine through and through, lightly toasty, with green berries and apples providing the clean fruit flavors. A fine value. | Snowflake White Wine | 89 |
101,903 | us | Seductive aromas of raspberries, sandalwood, graphite and a pinch of allspice entertain the nose on this wine. The spiced wood character carries to the palate, where dried strawberries and pomegranate add riper fruit elements. | Reserve | 89 |
38,005 | us | Smells Porty, like chocolate-covered raisins, and turns rather heavy in the mouth, although very dry. Tastes roasted, with grilled blackberry and cedar flavors. This style is characteristic of the winery and often of this vineyard, on the east side of the Rutherford flatlands. | Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III | 87 |
69,238 | us | Half Malbec and half Petit Verdot, the barrel notes of vanilla and pencil lead play off cherry and purple flowers with citrusy acidity and firm, dry tannins providing the frame. | Petit Bec BDX Northridge Vineyard | 88 |
68,114 | us | There's a streak of green unripeness that gives a vegetal note, with some polished berry and cherry flavors, too. It's unlikely to improve with age, so drink up. | Windsor Oaks Vineyard | 84 |
16,226 | france | While rich, this blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon is also quite herbal in character. Maybe it gets its nature from the wild garrigue countryside of Provence, but its tannins are firm and the fruit is laced with licorice. It should age another year. | Titien de Margüi | 87 |
45,016 | argentina | This lush, extracted Malbec oozes grapy aromas of blackberry and cassis. The palate matches the nose: it's intense and fully extracted. Toasty oak frames blackberry and marzipan flavors prior to a rich finish that's almost syrupy. This is a monster Malbec. Drink through 2022. | Mai | 94 |
2,545 | us | A saline edge offsets crisp yellow peach and starfruit flavors in this zesty dry Riesling. It's spry and fruity, yet elegant, finishing with surprising persistence. | Sawmill Creek Vineyards Dry | 89 |
91,060 | us | Sweet and candied, with lemon, lime, pineapple, fig and vanilla flavors. Crisp coastal acidity helps provide a savory, cleansing quality. | Selected Vineyards | 84 |
23,719 | argentina | Violet and berry aromas are pleasant, fresh and not too demanding or loud. This is solid in feel, maybe a bit simple overall, with plum, berry and a touch of char making up the flavor profile. Generic berry flavors and a dry feel define the finish. | Chúcaro | 88 |
116,717 | uruguay | Grapy berry and plum aromas set up a fresh tannic wiry palate. Popping plum and berry flavors are lively and toasty, while this Tannat, with its black pepper notes, tastes good and spicy on the finish. Drink through 2020. | Reserva | 89 |
78,366 | us | Voluptuously full-bodied and smoky, this 100% varietal wine imparts characteristics of cedar, herb and cigar on its grippy and generous palate. This is a reserve-level wine that delivers on that promise, it finishes awash in fists of black pepper. | Reserve Stock | 91 |
777 | italy | Verduzzo is a very interesting grape that tends to exude oxidized aromas of candied fruit, butterscotch and carmel. But when made well, as in the case of this selection, it offers power, concentration and natural richness as well. | Cràtis | 92 |
126,894 | spain | Broad and ripe on the nose, with sappy blackberry, plum and youthful aromas. The palate is big, full and tannic, with roasted plum and berry flavors in front of a smoky, hickory-driven finish. Chewy, blowsy and generous for $10 Tempranillo. | Codice | 87 |
119,395 | chile | Aromas of olive, green herbs, mixed spices and black plum set up a full, grabby palate. Flavors of generic black fruits, bitter herbs and eucalyptus finish minty and leafy, with weight and cushion. | Cefiro Reserva | 86 |
47,829 | us | Somewhat heavy for a Pinot Noir despite modest alcohol, with the weight and texture of Grenache. It's tasty in cherry pie and cola flavors, with hints of orange zest, white pepper and toast, and the finish is dry. Drink now–2015. | Solomon Hills Vineyard | 89 |
128,260 | us | Banana, clove and orange peel open for this sweet, slightly dilute white. Short finish of spring flowers. | Lucky Twenty | 80 |
2,138 | spain | Rubbery raspberry and plum aromas are decent. This feels crisp and abrasive on the surface, but sort of empty in the middle. Lean snappy plum and raspberry flavors end with scratchy tannins and a medicinal aftertaste. | Canchales Vino Joven | 84 |
72,674 | france | The palest color leads to a perfumed, very ready-to-drink wine. It is crisp with fruit that is now softened by a year's aging, offering a touch of caramel along with crushed strawberry flavors. Drink now. | Les Belles Vignes | 86 |
12,147 | us | This wine is mostly Grenache (70%) along with Mourvèdre and Syrah. The aromas of raspberry and peppery spices are light and pure. The red-fruit and plum flavors are elegant yet sumptuous in feel, with the oak pulled back. It's unabashedly appealing and a great value to boot. | Wingman | 91 |
39,710 | france | A blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc fields a full-bodied wine, with a touch of bitter almonds, citrus fruit and soft, floral aftertaste. It is a dry wine, with an attractive apple skin texture and crisp acidity at the end. | Brut | 87 |
93,505 | italy | This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot is genuine and direct, with deep aromas of berry fruit, spice, herbs and cherries. | Il Burchino | 88 |
36,205 | france | This is a full-bodied and ripe wine, showing some toastiness as well as concentrated apple and peach flavors. There is a crisp edge to this opulent and rich wine. It has a great future: it is drinkable now, but will continue well into the 2020s. | Belle Epoque Brut | 95 |
69,737 | chile | Briny citrus and green-fruit aromas reflect cold-climate origins. This is zesty yet round, with acidic grit and bite. Green pepper, jalapeño and green melon flavors finish spicy and tangy, like bitter lettuce mixed with passion fruit and tangerine. | EQ Coastal | 90 |
112,193 | 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 |
122,133 | us | This wine is half Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It draws you into the glass with light, high-toned aromas of herbs, flowers and assorted spices. The palate brings a medley of black and red-fruit flavors, with herbal accents that display deftness, elegance and length. It's drinking well now but should only improve with additional time in the bottle. Best after 2018. | William Ivey | 91 |
27,136 | italy | This opens with aromas of leafy underbrush, mature berry, menthol and anise. The palate offers dried blackberry, raisin and licorice alongside close-grained tannins and brisk acidity. | La Luna e i Falò | 87 |
12,719 | uruguay | Bouza continues to lead the Uruguayan charge via wines like this Tannat, which is purple in color and concentrated on the nose, with blackberry pie and raisin aromas. A stout, full-bodied palate is chewy and oaky, while prune, blackberry, brine, char and toast flavors finish dark and spicy, with a raisiny note. Drink through 2017. | Reserva | 88 |
23,273 | argentina | Small-production (300 cases total) SB from high-elevation vineyards with solid apple and citrus aromas. Basic but clean, with lemon, orange, grapefruit and nectarine flavors. Good for Argentina, which doesn't have much of a track record with Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now. | Vista Flores | 85 |
75,799 | us | Tobacco leaf, black currant and cinnamon color the nose of this Merlot. Suggestions of black fruits are buried by oak flavors of cigar box, vanilla, cinnamon and tobacco on the palate. Intensely tannic, the wine finishes with a strong cigar box flavor. | Estate Reserve | 87 |
129,747 | france | The palest pink grey in color, it is ripe and caramel flavored. Sweet red fruits give a soft texture, full-bodied and rounded. The aftertaste is all fruit. | Romance | 87 |
90,809 | italy | Aromas of overripe black plum and black cherry aromas accompany notes of leather, espresso, and powdered sage. The one-dimensional palate offers hints of baked plum alongside evolved, fleeting tannins but the fruit is drying up fast. | Casalino | 86 |
123,484 | us | This rich, spicy Zinfandel defines the Dry Creek style. It's fruit-forward in briary, brambly berry and currant flavors that have hints of anise and chocolate, and is dry, with sturdy tannins and a balancing cut of acidity. Very enticing. Only 150 cases were produced, but it's worth a search. | Grist Vineyard | 91 |
71,675 | us | An easy-drinking wine offering plenty of Zinny pleasure. It's medium-bodied and velvety, with rich, ripe raspberry, cherry, tobacco, brown sugar and spice flavors. | HB Family Vineyard | 86 |
52,936 | us | Wiemer's Cuvée Brut is fresher and more forward than the producer's longer-aged blanc de blanc. Yet amidst the cutting green apple and lemon, there's plenty of autolytic character, expressed as whispers of toast, rising dough and burnt sugar. It's vibrantly balanced by tiny, penetrating bubbles and a lingering, fresh finish. | Cuvée Brut | 92 |
119,412 | new zealand | This is a light-bodied, quaffable Sauvignon Blanc. Ripe aromas and flavors of peach and nectarine marry with passion fruit and some slightly discordant herbal notes, then finish quickly. | Arona Certified Sustainable | 86 |
9,395 | france | The bottle carries the signature of French sculptor César, who marked his friendship with the Sumeire family, owners of the estate. The wine, the top cuvée of the property, is impressively rich while still being beautifully balanced and fresh. From selected parcels, it is a real food wine, tense with a good texture and a ripe, concentrated aftertaste. | Cuvée César à Sumeire | 93 |
87,896 | france | This is concentrated, with black plum and damson flavors that are balanced by firm, dense tannins. It has a dry, solid core, with a more perfumed character that merges with the acidity. | Vieilles Vignes | 88 |
52,383 | austria | This Pinot Blanc is creamy smooth and soft, with a delicious line in peach acidity and lively green fruits. Crisp, ready to drink, and very fresh. | Jungherrn | 87 |
100,230 | italy | Made entirely with Montepulciano, this opens with earthy aromas of tilled soil along with notes of black fruit and espresso. The linear palate delivers bright red cherry, notes of mocha and somewhat astringent tannins. Straightforward and simple, this should be enjoyed soon. | Fructus | 86 |
72,526 | italy | This is a rare example of Italian-made Kerner that opens with mineral, smoky granite and loads of soft peach. It delivers a tangy, etched quality overall, with a playful layer of sweetness. | Aristos | 87 |
73,507 | italy | Delicately scented, this offers aromas suggesting hay, elderflower and a whiff of exotic fruit. The elegantly structured palate delivers gooseberry, grapefruit, kiwi and mineral framed in lively acidity. | De Silva | 89 |
12,792 | spain | This is nothing more than a few barrels of wine bottled by Hughes, a so-called “global vintner.” And like its Lot 128 brother, it is really good juice. Inky and floral, with blueberry and wild raspberry flavors. It's smooth, fresh, bold and finishes with mint and chocolate. Shows the positives of Campo de Borja's Garnacha. | Lot 129 | 90 |
43,933 | italy | Blackberry, plum, chocolate and tobacco aromas lead the nose on this structured wine. The palate offers roasted coffee bean, licorice, raisin and black pepper alongside tightly packed tannins that need time to unwind but for now leave an astringent, drying finish. You'll also detect the heat of alcohol on the finish. | Cinque Stelle | 88 |
5,103 | us | An aromatically appealing wine with notes of cinnamon, chocolate and cherry. Unfortunately, it's quite tart with grainy, somewhat bitter tannins. | Reserve | 86 |
39,804 | spain | Broad and ripe on the nose, with sappy blackberry, plum and youthful aromas. The palate is big, full and tannic, with roasted plum and berry flavors in front of a smoky, hickory-driven finish. Chewy, blowsy and generous for $10 Tempranillo. | Codice | 87 |
118,909 | italy | Figari is a simple and tight Valpolicella that opens with bright berry nuances and a touch of bitter almond. There's also an herbal, medicine like note at the back. | Figari | 84 |
27,776 | us | Vista Hills is in a sweet spot in the Dundee Hills, with neighbors including DDO and Domaine Serene. This puts the fruit front and center, a panoply of berries and melon, lightly edged with toast. Warm, forward and palate-friendly, it rolls into a finish with a hint of sassafras. | Tusculum Estate | 90 |
111,317 | us | This Merlot-dominant red blend displays classic Yakima Valley flavors that are well-integrated and balanced for medium-term (6–8 years) aging. The fruit is on the tart side, with accents of earth and herb. The tannins are textural and somewhat drying. | Mystique | 89 |
24,419 | us | This wine from the personal vineyard of the winery's co-founder has assertive woodsmoke, toasted oak and forest aromas, its bright black cherry and pomegranate flavors accented by tamarind and black pepper. While strongly oaky and firmly tannic in texture, it has a sleek and nervy aspect that's very appealing. | Burt Williams' Morning Dew Ranch | 92 |
75,746 | spain | Blowsy, floral aromas are grounded by a strong mineral scent that suggests crushed vitamins. This offers width and depth on the palate, with peach, apple and citrus flavors. The finish turns a bit sweet, but the fruit stays defined and bright. | Milesimé Brut Reserva | 89 |
20,204 | us | Pricey for a blush wine, but this is an excellent one, among the best rosés of the year. It's fairly dark in color and full-bodied, but very rich in strawberry and spice flavors, and the finish is smooth and dry. | Chiara Rosé of Zinfandel | 90 |
3,540 | italy | Giuseppe Nada and his son Enrico have produced an earthy and gripping Barbaresco, with floral, truffle aromas punctuated with Alpine herbs. The palate shows layers of dark cherry-berry fruit, balsamic notes of sage and mint, all backed up by a firmly tannic backbone. Best after 2016. | Casot | 92 |
48,971 | us | Pretty harsh, with unripe, green tannins and tart pepper and blackberry flavors. The price is pretty good, at least. | Proprietor's Reserve | 82 |