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61,325 | us | Cream and spice aromas lead to a palate accented by peach and lees flavors that stretch out the finish. | Olsen Vineyard | 88 |
180 | us | This is a strong, oaky Chardonnay. It's crisp in acidity and forward in pineapple jam, lemon custard and vanilla meringue flavors. If you like the ripe, California style, it's for you. | Lucia Highland Vineyard | 88 |
97,397 | us | Muted aromatically, the wine is still generous in bright red fruit flavors, mostly strawberry-rhubarb and savory pomegranate, with accompanying layers of allspice. On the midpalate is the suggestion of vanilla before the finish delves into herbal, slightly sour territory. | Delicacé | 87 |
20,537 | us | Onesta is Jillian Johnson's debut of her own wines; she previously made Cinsault-based reds and rosés for the Phoenix Ranch brand. She is not new, however, to the indelible Bechthold Vineyard and its ancient Cinsault grapes, and her passion and expertise with the site shows gorgeously here. Orange-pink in hue, this beauty shares notes of crushed strawberry that are perfectly in balance with its dry, elegant point-of-view. Sip this one all night long, with food or without. | Bechthold Vineyard | 92 |
123,595 | portugal | The earthy aromas of Castelão show strongly. Complex, rich and juicy, this wine's tannins and black fruits vie amicably for dominance, and they promise good aging. It has a spice note and a firm structure, with a fleshy character. | Catapereiro Escolha | 91 |
14,960 | us | Two-thirds of this wine is Malbec and one-third is Merlot. Aromas of asphalt, plum and orange rind lead to a palate that possesses a lovely sense of balance and length. | Deep River | 91 |
126,033 | argentina | Dense aromas of fig, prune, cassis and blackberry are more mellow than monstrous. In the mouth, this Cabernet feels chunky, ripe and fully tannic. Savory berry fruit flavors and notes of cured meats and jerky finish a bit flat, with a lasting flavor of oaky chocolate. Drink through 2022. | Reserva | 92 |
78,720 | us | Regional bubbly pioneer Norm Yost manages to coax stunning aromas and unique flavors from his sparkling wines. In this example, the nose offers pear cider and corn laced with lime and apple aromas. That cider element comes into play on the palate as well, where mulling spices blend with dried ginger for a full and intriguing sip. | Brut Cuvée | 93 |
107,554 | portugal | This is the second wine from this showpiece quinta. The wine is a classic Douro blend dominated by Touriga Franca, giving a rich, soft and juicy character that is ready to drink. It has great fruit, spice and integrated tannins. | Sino da Romaneira | 88 |
66,785 | us | What separates the Orchard Block in terms of taste is a certain saline quality that underscores pretty plum and blackberry fruit. It's youthful and fresh, with balancing tannins and sufficient acidity for aging through 2020–2022. A gentle hint of chocolate weaves through the finish. | Orchard Block | 92 |
71,709 | austria | Invitingly floral and fresh, with hints of summer blossom and a citrus edge, this is very easygoing, frothy, light-hearted fizz, ideal for parties and picnics, with generous but still dry-finishing dosage. | Sekt | 86 |
89,398 | chile | A wiry, green bouquet greets you along with aromas of plum, tobacco and alfalfa. The mouthfeel on this Syrah is tannic, acidic and tight, while herbal berry, cherry and cassis flavors end in a tannic, abrasive finish. This means well but it's rough and green along the way. | Reserva Privada | 86 |
96,623 | chile | While this Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend opens with fiery, herbal aromas of plum and cherry, time helps it along. A fairly raw and juicy palate is far from cushioned, while herbal, roasted flavors of plum and currant are spicy and fold in patented Chilean flavors of olive and herbs. Drink through 2020. | Rivalta | 90 |
26,746 | us | Aromas of raspberries, vanilla and coconut lead to lightly styled fruit and barrel flavors. It's all about elegance. | Snipes Creek Redd | 90 |
50,644 | us | Father-son winemakers Joe and Sam Miller use fruit from the vineyard Dick Graff planted in 1989 for this interesting wine, which shows preserved lemons, dried apples, crushed ants, iodine and yogurt on the nose. There's lemon pith, smoked citrus, Japanese pear flesh and crisp plum flavors on the palate. | Antle Vineyard | 90 |
73,914 | italy | Yeasty aromas of bread crust and mature white stone fruit lift out of the glass. Rounded and refreshing, the vivacious palate shows ripe yellow apple and Bartlett pear alongside bright acidity and a firm perlage. | Extra Dry | 88 |
109,049 | france | A firm, powerful wine, its tannins still very dominant. Acidity is a factor, along with deep red-plum fruit. Some sweetness will develop in the next several years, although this concentrated and complex wine will also have a solid core of dry, structured tannin. Age for at least five years. | Château Corton Grancey | 93 |
98,814 | france | This ripe, juicy and smoky wine is rich in black fruit. It's structured and full, the fruit layered with wood. Perfumed now, it promises a good future ahead. Drink from 2021. | Libelula by Roc | 91 |
115,312 | england | Evocative redcurrant notes play on the nose. They become more intense on the palate where lively fizz lets them mix with lemon and pink grapefruit zestiness. This wine is lively and fresh but the exuberant surface is supported by a firm and taut structure of subtle autolysis that provides the perfect backdrop for all the tart, refreshing berry fruit. It offers freshness, joy and verve in one tidy, neat package. Lovely now, it will develop. Drink 2017–2025. | Rosé | 94 |
56,424 | us | This well-made wine is concise and focused, with pinpoint flavors of cut pear holding the core. Hints of thin red berry and a whiff of tea-tree oil animate the nose. It's unusual and well made. | Terroir Series | 91 |
2,172 | us | This 100% varietal wine brings lightly styled aromas of green grass, herb, snap pea and whiffs of green pepper. The palate is full bodied and textured, bringing a sense of richness but never losing its balance. It lingers on the finish. | Reserve | 90 |
112,568 | us | This 100% varietal wine, barrel-aged in French and American oak, offers aromas of vanilla, cranberry, cinnamon and raisinated red fruit, seeming a bit advanced for its age. The palate has tart acids and good flavor concentration, backed by somewhat blocky tannins. | Celebration Series | 88 |
100,498 | us | This medium-bodied wine smells light and herbal. It gets deeper and richer on the palate as ripe golden-apple flavors kick in and the texture seems to spread out. | Wilson Ranch | 88 |
15,208 | us | A wine made like this doesn't come along every day. It was 100% whole-cluster fermented with wild yeast and aged in all neutral barrels. Its rich, soothing and complex personality makes it perfect for a special occasion that involves something like roast quail, sauteed mushrooms or beef bourgignon. It has full body and layered aromas of black tea, ripe plums and cigar box, combined with both fruity and savory flavors and fine tannins. | Oppenlander Vineyard Whole Cluster | 94 |
74,827 | italy | Arnione, a blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot, packs heat and intensity and is a beautifully integrated and generous wine. Thick extraction is accented by chocolate, cherry, leather, cigar, liquid vanilla and root beer. It's tight in the mouth with bright fruit flavors. Drink after 2015. | Arnione | 94 |
1,941 | austria | Fruity wine, light, elegant with a touch of minerality, it shows a fine balance of green fruits and its spice. The wine is all about freshness, crispness, a touch of minerality to give texture. At the end, the fragrant acidity shines. Screwcap. | Terrassen Federspiel | 87 |
26,853 | france | A crisp, red-currant flavored wine, this offers bright acidity and an attractive tangy texture. In its hallmark De Venoge carafe bottle, it is pure Pinot Noir with the addition of red wine from Pinot Noir to give its pale salmon-pink color. Drink now. | Princes Rosé Brut | 90 |
37,471 | argentina | Red-fruit aromas operate solo on the bouquet. This feels tight, crisp and fresh, with plum, berry and peppery spice flavors. A dry, slightly abrasive and scratchy finish deals juiciness and lasting red-fruit flavors. | Oak Cask | 86 |
12,650 | austria | Reduced when first opened, this wine shows its lemony, fresh apple notes with a bit of air. It has the lovely midpalate texture and freshness inherent to good Chardonnay and fills the mouth with citrus and orchard fruit notes. Slender, structured and fresh-faced, it only needs some time to breathe. | Vom Kalk | 90 |
46,863 | us | Grande is one of the most historic vineyards in southern Napa, still presided over by the lovely Dorothy Rossi, whose father planted the oldest vines here in 1920, the year she was born. The location, farming and age work together to offer aromas of dusty leather satchel and a richness of juicy blackberry and cranberry. Powerfully elegant and integrated, it evolves in the glass in a myriad of ways, surprising with every sip. | Grande Vineyard | 94 |
117,413 | us | Acidity marks this dry wine, a low-cropped block selection from the estate vineyard. The fruit is remarkably concentrated, showing flashy, intense cherries and plenty of smoky oak. But that acidity definitely kicks. Hard to tell if the wine is ageable, but it does need a rich, fatty steak. | Estate Block 3 | 88 |
100,607 | us | Shows off the reasons why Dry Creek has achieved a good reputation for this finicky variety, Merlot. The wine isn't made big, gooey Napa-style. Instead, there's an herbal earthiness to the cherry-berry fruit, and the dry tannins suggest pairing with rich fare. | Reserve | 87 |
37,232 | italy | Ripe berry, tilled earth, violet, grilled herb and coffee aromas lead the nose on this firmly structured wine. The palate delivers black cherry, crushed raspberry, chocolate, anisette and black pepper. It's supported by a backbone of bracing, astringent tannins. | Pajana | 90 |
7,794 | austria | Subtle but unmistakable white pepper flashes through this slender, lemony but oh-so-savory wine. Notions of ripe pear enter on the midpalate which comes across as complete, harmonious and long. | Spiegel | 92 |
120,727 | greece | Lemon zest, lime and melon aromas lead this elegant white blend. Zesty citrus and lush melon on the palate offers a refined character that is nonetheless fine for everyday enjoyment. The finish is expressive and slightly floral. | Ovilos | 87 |
85,888 | italy | Initially shy on the nose, this eventually opens up in the glass to reveal dried yellow fruit, toast, chamomile flower and a whiff of sage. The palate offers toasted oak, walnut and a buttery note, but it lacks fruit richness. | Sanice | 86 |
25,835 | us | Bernardus has been doing a great job with this bottling, while keeping the price affordable. It's an upscale, vibrant wine of great charm and elegance. Showing keen Arroyo Seco acidity, it offers a powerhouse punch of figs, dates, pineapples, Meyer lemons, honseysuckle and peppery spice. | Griva Vineyard | 88 |
55,258 | us | A deliciously priced blend of 60% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah and 27% Grenache that'll be tricky to ask for by name but is worth the effort to find and share. This blend shows off brooding dark dollops of spicy fruit, herb and tobacco that are tenaciously balanced by the cherry tones from the Grenache. A fun wine to pass around at parties and barbecues. | *%#&@! | 91 |
26,922 | us | This old-vine Zinfandel with a dusting of Petite Sirah and Tannat in the blend is stewy, soft and fairly simple. | Old Vine | 82 |
64,580 | us | This Cabernet opens with lush mocha and coffee scents, and is a soft, well-rounded wine with well-rounded fruit flavors. Small amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot are included in the blend. | Cs | 87 |
114,735 | france | Illogically, there are two second wines at this estate. This is the richer of the two (the other is Lions). It has intensity, spice, ripe apricot fruit and a smooth, dense texture. Its honey and botrytis notes are just right while the thread of acidity keeps it all in place. Drink from 2019. | Castelnau de Suduiraut | 93 |
42,723 | us | This lavish yet regionally descriptive blend of 45% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot offers fresh-pressed blackberry, just-picked dill, graphite, tobacco ash and pencil lead on the nose. Dried-herb complexity shines on the palate, with swirling elements of oregano, bay leaf, thyme and tobacco layered across blackberry and blueberry fruit. There's the slightest barnyard touch too. | Valedictorian | 92 |
51,742 | us | This wine is a blend of Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) and Cabernet Franc. Brooding aromas of blackberry, black currant, herb and spice lead to rich ripe hedonistic black-fruit flavors that bring a compelling sense of texture. It's not shy, but for those looking for a big bold ripe wine, this one's for you. | Conflict Conner-Lee Vineyard | 92 |
49,361 | italy | Blue flower, ripe berry and baking spice aromas unfold in the glass of this blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Cabernet and Merlot. The juicy palate delivers black cherry, vanilla, cinnamon and espresso alongside bracing tannins. | Lampante Riserva | 89 |
94,191 | us | Made in a soft, sweet style, this Zin has raspberry and cherry pie flavors. It's classic Dry Creek Zin in its own way, with a hearty rusticity that calls for barbecue, roasted chicken, pasta with lots of marinara sauce and cheese. | Old Vine Olive Block | 85 |
37,096 | us | The nose on this off-dry Riesling is quite closed still but time and aeration allow fresh grapefruit and lemon notes to come through nicely. Zesty acidity is offset by softer flavors of red apple and tangerine along with savory nuances of nut and earth. | 1 Degree of Riesling Medium Dry | 87 |
95,052 | spain | This gorgeously crafted, full-bodied Tempranillo is a modern beauty. Marzipan, wood grain, baking spice and black-fruit aromas make for a spectacular bouquet, while a ripped, strapping palate is raring to go. Flavors of blackened toast, fine wood, black plum and blackberry finish with gusto and notes of licorice, baking spices and cracked black peppercorn linger on the finish. Hold until 2017, then drink through 2026. | Amancio | 95 |
89,829 | france | Domaine des Berthiers produces rich Sauvignon Blanc, packed with spice, acidity, concentrated citrus and herbal flavors. This 2014, still very young, has a strong bite of acidity and tight mineral texture that gives an almost shocking crispness at this stage. The wine obviously needs to age; drink from 2018. | Saint-Andelain | 92 |
16,887 | chile | Horsey aromas infringe upon basic cherry and tomato scents. This is lean on the palate, with scouring acidity. Tart, spicy plum and cherry flavors end on a crisp, dilute finish with that reverberates with sour plum and cherry notes. | Casillero del Diablo Reserva | 85 |
43,237 | chile | Rustic aromas of grilled meat, leather and medicinal berry fruits set up a drawing, pulling palate with rough tannins. Dark-berry flavors are roasted and peppery, while this is herbal tasting and tannic on the finish. | Ecos de Rulo Single Vineyard | 87 |
93,728 | new zealand | Like several other producers of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Jackson Estate is trying to make a cuvée that offers something more than stereotypical tropical fruit and fresh herbs. This is a partially barrel-fermented effort that boasts brown sugar and cinnamon aromas, and flavors that mix coffee with lime and passion fruit. It's not entirely harmonious, but offers concentration and innovation, something that should be applauded. | Grey Ghost | 87 |
92,696 | us | An interesting, exotic wine, full-bodied and rich. The blend of these two southern Rhône varieties has resulted in a creamy wine with waves of flavors, including baked peaches, apricots, vanilla, honeysuckle and sweet cloves. | Dalton Vineyard Marsanne-Roussanne | 87 |
104,543 | italy | From the Frescobaldi's wine venture in northeast Italy, Cicinis is a rich and sophisticated blend of white grapes (Sauvignon, Friulano and Pinot Bianco) that delivers toasted almond, apricot, pineapple and freshly baked piecrust. This luscious, oak-driven white would pair with risotto, chicken or lobster. | Cicinis | 91 |
49,386 | us | Rustic and simple, this has some decent cherry-berry flavors. Drink up. | The Grass Cutter | 82 |
79,380 | italy | Made entirely with Nero d'Avola, this round, chewy red offers ripe wild cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and vanilla flavors. Smooth, velvety tannins support the juicy flavors and give it a polished texture. It's savory and accessible and will offer pure drinking enjoyment over the next few years. | Riserva | 90 |
76,993 | us | In 1978, Zaca Mesa became the first winery to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County, and Winemaker Eric Mohseni keeps pushing the quality. This offers notes of blueberry cobbler, rocks and fresh-turned soil, followed by blue fruit flavors, dark chocolate, leather and slight asphalt. | Mesa Reserve Estate Grown and Bottled | 92 |
21,725 | us | This is the first wine to be blended each year, though it is not labeled a reserve. The new vintage has amazing depth, running down through a litany of red and black fruits, into veins of earth and tannin and graphite, and finishing with densely textured barrel notes of toast, coffee and bitter chocolate. Beautifully proportioned, deep and cellarworthy. | Dead Horse | 95 |
100,012 | us | What a great success. Oozes with blackcurrant jam and cassis and a dash of black pepper. Flamboyant oak adds a perfume of vanilla and smoke. Fleshy, long and full, this beautiful wine is not a monster, but it coats the palate with spicy flavors that epitomize class and style. | Cask 23 | 95 |
110,073 | us | A very rich, ripe, opulent Cabernet, fulsome in blackberries, blueberries, currants and licorice, nicely framed in sweet, smoky oak. Easy to drink now for its soft tannins. | Mountain Cuvée | 89 |
113,524 | us | Nicely concentrated, smoothly polished and with good structure, this wine balances power and grip with a graceful mouthfeel and ripe but not overripe black-cherry flavors. Packaged with a wrap of gold netting, this wine has moderate tannins and medium to full body, so it will be enjoyable on all kinds of occasions. | Diamond Collection Claret Black Label | 90 |
102,142 | italy | Vibrant and elegant, this offers aromas of wild flower and ripe red berry. The juicy palate doles out tart red cherry, fresh strawberry and mineral alongside tangy acidity. A mouthwatering saline note closes the bright finish. | Rosato | 90 |
121,959 | us | Made without oak fermentation or barrel aging, this wine is the essence of Santa Ynez fruit. It's savory and rich with lemons, limes, kiwis and oranges, as well as a touch of tart gooseberry. | Mesa Verde Vineyard | 90 |
107,848 | us | This wine has dark fruit and spicy oak flavors, plenty of concentration and a full body. It maintains a sleek, balanced feel despite the potent tannins of this grape variety. The finish is flavorful and long-lasting. Drink a bottle or two now and cellar several more until at least 2020. | Serpentine Meadow | 93 |
62,413 | italy | This wine is based on Sangiovese, with a tiny splash of Cabernet Sauvignon, and it's aged for 12 months in old and new oak barrels. It shows a savory side, with notes of candied fruit, prune, raisin and smoked meat. Drink now. | Lucius Riserva | 88 |
115,026 | us | Flavors of raspberry jam, pain grille, spice box and dark cherry are forward and succulent, thanks to the juicy acidity and flexible tannins. An herbal rose note surfaces on the midpalate, leading to a warm, persistent finish. Enjoy this with grilled salmon with a soy-ginger glaze. | Pheasant Hill Single Vineyard Estate Bottled | 87 |
101,562 | france | It's no wonder this wine is called Kaleidoscope: a blend of Viognier, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Muscat, it's unique and multifaceted. The varieties have come together very satisfactorily, giving perfumed and plenty of ripe fruitiness. With its touches of lychee, apricot and spice and crisp, tight acidity, it's ready to drink now. | San de Guilhem Kaléidoscope | 86 |
35,001 | france | Making the best use of the privileged land around Mount Sainte-Victoire, this is a rich full-flavored wine. Produced by the major Rhône house of Chapoutier, it has a fine pedigree. That heritage leads to rich fruit that is scintillating with acidity and lifted by a light herbal edge. The wine will be ready to drink from 2018. | Château des Ferrages Mon Plaisir | 92 |
128,052 | us | Peppery, rich and low in pronounced oak, this estate-driven Cab has softened tannins and is most definitely drinkable now, with pungent, bright fruit and a lengthy, leathery finish. | Pestoni Family Estate | 88 |
68,917 | spain | Smoky, heavily charred aromas of burnt wood and shoe polish outweigh black-fruit scents. This feels crisp and tannic to the point of being grating, while woody, toasty black-plum flavors finish spicy, peppery and hot. | Tarima Organic | 86 |
37,988 | italy | Scents of fragrant field flowers and white orchard fruit emerge on this refreshing sparkling wine. The vibrant, silky palate delivers crisp green apple, juicy pear and lime alongside tangy acidity and a refined, persistent bead. The finish is dry and clean. | Crede Brut | 92 |
119,010 | italy | The nose is inexpressive while the lean, rather diluted palate offers dried herb, citrus zest and a note of bitter almond. Brisk acidity completes the picture. | Il Priore | 85 |
78,504 | us | Sierra Foothills-based La Folia specializes in Cal-Ital varieties. This super Tuscan-style blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Sangiovese, aged in entirely new French oak, is impressively resplendent in coconut, sour cherry and ripe plum notes, with a softness that makes it remarkably drinkable. This bright wine will pair magnificently with all kinds of pizza and pasta. | The Madness | 89 |
26,196 | italy | This Barbaresco offers remarkable aromatic intensity and complexity that takes the form of white chocolate, small red berries, cola, road tar and red licorice. Based on the boldness of the nose, you'd expect the mouthfeel to be pulpy and fat. Instead, it is elegantly linear and tightly packed. | Martinenga | 89 |
28,283 | italy | This opens with bold aromas of Golden Delicious apple, vanilla, yellow rose, pear and white almond. The mouthfeel is oily and dense, with a touch of sweet spice. | Praepositus | 87 |
106,418 | argentina | The wine is called 40 Barrels and every bit of those barrels is crawling on this Malbec-Cab blend. For starters, it smells more like hickory than fruit. Soon blackberry and prune aromas and flavors get into the game, but even then the back palate and finish are resiny. Some citric acidity in the center keeps it keen but raises questions about balance. | Magdalena Toso Limited 40 Barrels | 86 |
35,350 | france | A pale gold color leads into a wine that is mature and rich. The fruits have mellowed into almond and spice, with attractive acidity, while the ripe texture remains. The balance is just right in a wine that is generous and full in the mouth. Drink now. | Blanc de Noirs Millésimé Brut | 92 |
88,913 | us | A Rhône blend, based on Mourvèdre and Syrah, that's sweet and direct in jammy berry and spice flavors. It's also pretty sweet in toasted oak. Drink now. | Coriol | 84 |
85,517 | france | Ripe and spicy, this is an opulent wine, showing great swathes of tropical fruits as well as pepper and just the right amount of acidity. The wine is rich, intense, concentrated and needs to age. Drink from 2016. | Cuvée Particulière | 90 |
35,122 | spain | Baked raisiny aromas of spice cake are almost overdone. Like many 2009 RDDs, this is huge, tannic and massive as a whole. A woody flavor profile includes earthy jammy berry fruit, while this is heavy with campfire notes on the finish. This is 80% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink through 2023. | Ardal Gran Reserva Selección Especial | 91 |
27,071 | us | ONX's current releases are quite delicious and complex. This rich, multi-layered blend of 63% Syrah, 21% Malbec, 11% Grenache and 5% Petite Sirah shows blackened plum, blueberry, soy, porcini mushroom and pepper notes on the nose. On the palate, blackberry, charred lamb and rosemary flavors are the story, framed by upright structure and powerful acidity. | Reckoning | 94 |
19,524 | argentina | Stewed, saucy aromas of grassy tomato and herbal berry fruits are foxy. This feels cutting and rough, while minty green-berry flavors come with a note of animal fur. | Reserve | 83 |
61,086 | italy | This elegant 50-50 blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo (a popular blending formula for many Langhe red wines) offers the pulpy fruit and acidity of Barbera set against the finesse and menthol-like intensity of Nebbiolo. It's a match made in heaven. | Montegrilli | 88 |
124,374 | italy | This straightforward red opens with aromas suggesting stewed plum, prune and a hint of nutmeg. The jammy, extremely approachable palate offers black cherry, clove and cinnamon alongside rounded tannins. Drink through 2018. | Marcarini | 88 |
96,554 | france | This wine starts off a bit closed, but with time opens up to express attractive notes of small red berries, herbal twigs and whole baking spice. Medium weight with soft tannins and balanced acidity, this is a food-friendly wine that's sure to pair with most red meat or game dishes without overpopwering them. | Le Petit Arthur | 87 |
15,915 | italy | Fresh and lively, this opens with aromas of tropical fruit and fragrant white flower. The bright palate doles out juicy pineapple, ripe apricot and citrus zest alongside tangy acidity that lends a mouthwatering finish. | Alègre | 88 |
48,955 | france | This is the second wine of Château Labégorce. It has much of the elegance of the top wine with firm tannins and generous fruits kept in stylish proportion. Black currant and berry fruits lie under the dark, dry exterior. The wine is dense, needing several years' aging. Drink from 2018. | Zédé de Labégorce | 92 |
84,667 | italy | Simple and genuine red fruit sets the stage and is surrounded by a delicate frame of almond and toast. This is a clean, well-made wine that is easy and fun to drink. It imparts thick, fruity flavors and closes fresh thanks to its bright acidity. Castello di Meleto has 445 acres of vines in Gaiole-in-Chianti. | Riserva Vigna Casi | 88 |
54,912 | germany | A lacy, sugary veil lends a slightly candied feel to this ripe but light-footed Riesling. The palate is abundant and plush, loaded with sweet apricot, melon and stone fruit flavors balanced by fresh acidity. Enjoy while young. | Piesporter Michelsberg | 88 |
108,164 | us | Rich, lusciously concentrated black plum and cherry flavors are accented with spice and smoke in this bold, Merlot-heavy blend. Framed with fine, chalky tannins, it's supple and silky in mouthfeel with a moderately long finish. | Dos Aguas | 88 |
2,193 | us | This wine is a unique in the state blend and features Cinsault (35%), Grenache (35%) and Mourvèdre. Pale peach in color with a slight bronze tinge, the aromas are light, with notes of strawberry, citrus zest and mineral. The flavors are dry, sleek and high acid. It's a perfect summer wine. | McKinley Springs Vineyard | 89 |
82,945 | argentina | Familiar varietal aromas of lychee and scented candle come with a hint of petrol. Punchy and crisp in feel, this tastes of garden variety lemon-lime, banana and lychee. A crisp but rudimentary finish closes things out. | Made with Organic Grapes | 86 |
43,893 | italy | From far-away 2003, this elegant Barolo shows a beautiful evolution in the glass. The wine warms up with pressed rose petal and dried raspberry aromas and segues to cedar, cola, mineral and light shadings of spice. A bright close and acidic note hold the hot vintage very nicely. Drink now. | Tenuta Secolo Cerequio | 92 |
114,663 | argentina | Herbal blueberry aromas blend with green and blue-fruit tones on the nose. The palate is disjointed in minty flavors of oak and berry fruits that finish thick. | Toko Vineyard | 87 |
96,725 | germany | Rich without being overly sweet, this wine's aromas are redolent of dried apricots, with a hint of shiitake mushroom as well. Gingery spice balances the honeyed richness on the palate, and extends through the long finish. | Berncasteler Doctor Auslese | 92 |
2,158 | portugal | This wine is ripe with red fruits and soft tannins. It is smooth, packed with red-berry flavors lifted by the acidity. Made to be drunk young, it is ready now. | Pinta Negra Tinto | 84 |
86,731 | us | Fresh and vibrantly floral on the nose and palate, this lovely white from the musqué clone imparts full-bodied, voluptuous layers of pineapple and grapefruit rind, lingering long on the finish. | Musque | 92 |
17,737 | portugal | Mint aromas and flavors lead to an intense wine that is powered at this young stage by firm, serious tannins. It has great richness from the black plum fruits, and a spicy, herbal character that adds complexity. From consultant Luis Duarte, this is a wine for long-term aging; hold for 6–7 years or more. | Rubrica | 94 |
70,603 | spain | Tobacco, dill and vanilla aromas transition to cherry and raspberry scents. The high-acid, cutting palate contains tart raspberry, plum and vanilla flavors that maintain through the finish. From a rough vintage, this wine is not excelling. | Coto Real Reserva | 86 |
112,535 | us | A lush, medium-bodied wine with an extroverted personality, this starts with aromas like butter, vanilla and toasted baguette, then emphasizes ripe pear and yellow-peach flavors. A soft texture and lingering finish completes the picture. | Lot 11 | 88 |
28,097 | spain | This is ripe and pure on the nose, with aromas of raisin, cherry and earth. The palate is full but not heavy, while flavors of cherry and blackberry run deep in front of a second wave of pepper and spice. Only on the finish does overt oak show up, so give this a few years and drink from 2016 through 2022. | El Puntido | 94 |