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63,629 | france | It's a shame quantities of this wine are so minuscule (20 cases imported), because it shows the enormous potential of the appellation and producer. Intense aromas of smoke, espresso and black olive lead to a palate that's full bodied and creamy in texture. There's some oak influence, but the notes of vanilla, cinnamon and clove are just an accent to the harmonious whole. Drink now–2020. | Alwenn | 93 |
15,169 | us | This has a powerful, briary character, with a spicy, high-alcohol kick. It erupts in the mouth, with flavors of wild berry, tobacco, cola, anise and white pepper that should pair well with equally spicy fare, preferably fatty meats and cheeses. | Treborce | 87 |
96,070 | france | This medium-bodied blend of 60% Roussanne, 30% Grenche Blanc and 10% Marsanne displays moderately fruity aromas of pineapple and honeydew. Some notes reminiscent of wet stones creep in on the palate, and bright citrus notes mark the finish. Drink now and over the next few months. | Tradition de Campuget | 87 |
34,396 | us | This Chardonnay, a blend of various coastal vineyards, is marked by high acidity and great dryness. It is emphatically not a soft, honeyed fruit gusher. The sleek minerality and elusive citrus fruit flavors have just the right touch of buttery, toasted oak. Drink now. | Russian River Ranches | 91 |
68,393 | italy | An odd style that may not appeal to everyone, with apple and pineapple flavors marked by butter and vanilla. It's medium bodied, and picks up a hint of lemon on the finish. | Maso Canali | 84 |
80,620 | us | The third (and newest) of Trisaetum's estate vineyards, Wichman's grafted-on Riesling vines (originally Pinot Gris) have found their grip in 2014. Citrus, pink grapefruit and citrus peel components pile on more subtle details of orange rind, mineral and a whiff of vanilla wafer. The acids are juicy and the finish has a crisp, lemony tang. | Wichmann Dundee Estate Dry | 92 |
41,190 | italy | Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and a drop of Petit Verdot go into this quintessential bottling from the Tuscan coast. It opens with aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, baking spice, aromatic herb, violets and a whiff of wet soil. The delicious palate doles out crunchy red cherries, crushed raspberries, mint, anise and minerality alongside fresh acidity and polished tannins. Drink through 2018. | Insoglio del Cinghiale | 91 |
69,814 | argentina | Burnt slightly acrid aromas lead to a grabby palate. This tastes more salty than fruity, while a note of spent lees creates a wheaty flavor. A low fruit quotient is contiguous from nose to palate to finish. | Estate Bottled | 83 |
77,000 | france | Floral aromas lead into a rich, not quite dry wine that is beautifully ripe and perfumed. It is rounded and opulent while preserving the steely, mineral texture. Still young, it demands aging. Drink from 2017. | Pfersigberg Grand Cru | 92 |
76,560 | italy | Diomede is a plusher, chewier expression of Aglianico with background notes of vanilla and sweet spice that peek between dominant aromas of blackberry and cassis. Like other expressions of this tannic grape, what distinguishes this wine is its firm structure that should be paired to fatty meat or succulent steak. | Diomede | 89 |
63,446 | chile | Plump, slightly stewy aromas of blackberry and cassis are just shy of fresh. This hot-vintage, beefy Cab is bulky and low on acidity, but friendly and easygoing. Flavors of jammy, baked blackberry fold in chocolaty richness in front of a slightly syrupy finish. Drink through 2017. | Raíces Nobles | 89 |
61,840 | chile | A little funky and cheesy on the nose, with leather, olive and leafy berry fruit aromas. The palate feel is staunch and tannic, with dry, roasted flavors of red berries and herbs. Finishes baked, with some heat and smoke. Hard and tannic stuff, but also flavorful and generous. | Edición Limitada | 89 |
13,939 | us | The grapes come from the estate vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The wine shows intense raspberry, cherry, persimmon and cola flavors, heightened by crisp, stimulating acidity. It's immature, though, being direct and not very subtle. You might want to age it for 3–4 years. These mountain Pinots often can take the cellar. | Estate | 89 |
54,872 | us | The mystery of how to make a Chardonnay, is solved with this wine; fruity, rich and creamy, yet one that finishes so dry and crisp in acidity. Who else holds back a Chardonnay five years except Jim Clendenen? Low in alcohol and balanced despite being aged in 100% new French oak, it's just now beginning a long journey of excellence. It has a soft, lilting mouthfeel and incredible complexity that will only improve with time. | Le Bon Climat | 93 |
50,602 | italy | A neon pink color segues to an equally loud palate of cotton candy, cherry soda and bubblegum. The intensity is there and you might pair this wine with hearty fish soup to lose that synthetic edge. | Rosato | 83 |
84,546 | france | This is a plush and pleasantly concerntrated wine, with rich notes of black plum, cherry, and boysenberry that are spiced by notes of licorice and minty pepper. The medium-weight mouthfeel boasts velvety tannins and a well-build, solid structure. A hint of char unfolds on the lingering finish. | Réserve Spéciale Made With Organic Grapes | 88 |
82,783 | italy | This structured wine opens with aromas of subtle oak, toast, leather, espresso and dried plum. The extracted palate delivers prune, crushed black cherry, soy sauce and grilled herbs framed by bracing tannins that leave a drying finish. | Monte Ca' Bianca | 90 |
87,043 | us | Unfiltered, this is an invitingly earthy wine, marked by truffle and forest, with a generous concentration of black cherry that's impacted quite a bit by oak. Velvety smooth, it's substantial on the palate. | Dona Margarita Vineyard Chico's Run | 86 |
30,558 | argentina | Leathery aromas blend well with concentrated black-fruit scents. In the mouth, this value-priced Malbec offers juicy purity and plenty of spunk. Flavors of black fruits, licorice and chocolate maintain a sense of freshness, while the finish offers residual blackberry and cassis flavors. | Portillo Estate Bottled | 88 |
84,694 | us | Big in flavor and unabashedly tannic in texture, this dry and full-bodied Bordeaux-style blend has ripe flavors, dense concentration and firm, fine-grained tannins. Vanilla and milk chocolate aromas lead to red cherry and cranberry flavors on the palate. | Press Ton Vintner's Select | 89 |
65,215 | us | This is a lush, heady wine that's full bodied and dry, with massive black cherry, red currant, bacon and cedar flavors. The tannins are thick but smooth, making the wine drinkable now, although it will certainly develop through 2020. There's a pleasant tartness throughout that makes it especially friendly with well-marbled beef. | Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard | 93 |
11,961 | portugal | A dense wine with great spicy fruit, open and generous. This is a wine that feels powerful, structured and concentrated. It needs aging for at least 3–4 years. | Colheita | 91 |
6,570 | us | Greg La Follette, who made this wine, understands the Van der Kamp vineyard, where this wine comes from, better than anyone. It's a startling wine, rich and full-bodied, yet utterly delicious in youthful appeal. With a fine, dry structure, it offers enormous flavors of cherries, raspberries, currants, mocha, cinnamon and smoky oak, and the finish lasts for a full minute. Expensive, but all the proceeds are for charity. | Greg La Follette Van de Kamp Vineyard | 94 |
81,466 | us | This is a lovely, orange blossom special. Sweet and tart, penetrating and long, with lovely peaches, apricots and oranges lighting it up. | Lewis Vineyards | 89 |
88,081 | italy | Pear, apple, hazelnut and crushed stone aromas unfold on this polished white. The aromas follow through to the full-bodied palate along with lemon drop and a tier of energizing mineral. Crisp acidity brightens the creamy flavors. | Karneid | 90 |
90,686 | us | This wine is big in tannin, extracted and full bodied, with dense blueberry and maple syrup at its core. For fans of a rich style, it will impress for its ripe, dark fruit and sizable yet velvety mouthfeel. | Thornton Vineyard | 90 |
115,276 | italy | You'll find alluring scents of iris, blackberry and nutmeg on this blend of 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 5% Molinara. The savory palate delivers ripe plum, black cherry, carob and a touch of licorice alongside fine-grained tannins. Enjoy through 2022. | Campofiorin 50 | 90 |
115,664 | france | An elegant rendering of the appellation, this is only medium bodied, yet packs in plenty of complex flavors. Cracked pepper, cured meat, blueberry and plum notes finish with a soft dusting of silky tannins. Drink now–2020. | Brune et Blonde de Vidal-Fleury | 91 |
89,824 | france | The large Brotte firm is capable of turning out some excellent juice, exemplified by this full-bodied, velvety-textured wine. Intriguing aromas of cola, black olive, cinnamon and clove give way to dark-fruited, earthy flavors tinged with espresso. Drink now–2025. | Domaine Barville Optimum | 92 |
96,867 | france | A pure, clean mineral-driven Champagne. It's very crisp, with a chalky texture, flavors of green apples and tight acidity. It's one of those Champagnes that needs time in the glass, because as it opens the flavors become more complex, bringing out yellow fruits as well as the underlying citrus. | Extra Blanc de Blancs Brut | 91 |
45,918 | us | Dried herbs and coconut flakes provide an intriguing entry into this medium-bodied wine. Dotted with Asian spice and soy, the fruit is more savory than sweet. | Sangiacomo Roberts Road | 88 |
7,679 | greece | Raspberry, spicebox and cinnamon aromas start this modern-style Xinomavro. Lively acidity and a good tannic structure balance the cherry fruit. A great introduction to the variety. | Young Vines | 90 |
3,530 | italy | A fragrant Barolo, showing intense rose and violet aromas with undertones of red fruits and spice. The palate delivers dense dark cherry, white pepper and mint flavors, with a hint of vanilla. It's long and linear but still young, with aggressive tannins that need time to mellow. | Costa Grimaldi | 92 |
37,664 | portugal | A deep, concentrated, impressive wine that works on many levels. There are the blackberry fruits, almost jammy, that are enhanced by the tobacco and new wood flavors. Then there is the strong, underlying dryness that promises considerable aging. And there is the elegance. A smooth wine whose tannins work around the core of structure and style. | Reserva | 92 |
39,639 | us | Cranberry, baked plum, black pepper and cigar play against secondary characteristics of black licorice in this well-crafted, balanced wine. Thick, yet structured, it juggles a layering of minerality against a richness of fruit, each complementing the other. | Soul Patch Estate Grown | 91 |
129,294 | us | With round clove and dried herb flavors, this wine has a soft texture of integrated tannins and subtle oak, highlighted with pencil shaving and cedar notes. Its blackberry and black currant fruit is complemented by a tantalizingly dark, lush fig note. | Clone 7 Estate Grown | 90 |
5,966 | italy | Here's a sweet white wine (the term Amabile refers to the high sugar content) that opens with compelling notes of honey, acacia flower, peach and yellow candy. It's hard to imagine what to pair it with: It could either go with fruit salad or salty crackers with cheese. | Amabile | 83 |
59,978 | italy | Truffle, leather, forest floor, pipe tobacco and purple flower aromas all come together in this young, balanced Brunello. The palate is taut and chewy, with a nervous tension that offsets its juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry, licorice and clove flavors. Its fresh acidity and polished tannins promise good aging potential. Drink 2020–2032. | Mercatale | 95 |
58,468 | us | Black as coal, with a heavy, smoky, meaty nose, this is one of a growing number of excellent biodynamic Syrahs from Oregon. It marries tangy acids to chewy red and blue fruits, with streaks of coffee liqueur and caramel latté. Half was whole-cluster fermented, and it all spent time in 50% new French oak. | Reserve | 92 |
56,144 | us | This is aged four years prior to release, which proves a benefit here, as it helps tame the spicy wild-berry flavors. The aromatics offer an olfactory tapestry of orange peel, violets, sandalwood, cherry cola and more. It's balanced and sophisticated, offering many subtle pleasures. | Le Cadeau Vineyard Lot 50 | 89 |
68,017 | us | Spicy black fruit, with bell pepper, black pepper and toast adding complexity. Partial whole-berry fermentation brings an element of spicy, forward fruitiness to the wine. Lively mouthfeel, with some heat and lift to the finish. If there were more depth and punch to the fruit, this would warrant an even higher rating. | Chiles Mill Vineyard | 89 |
19,286 | argentina | For the price you can't go wrong with a wine like this. It's flowery and fruity, and beyond that it doesn't pretend to be more than it is. There's a natural creaminess to the feel and full melon and white fruit flavors. Proof that some Chardonnays do better without oak. | Unoaked | 87 |
128,658 | 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 |
26,641 | us | At 81%, this could be a varietally labeled Merlot, with the rest Cabernet Franc (15%) and Petit Verdot. It appeals with pretty aromas of cocoa, wood spice and jammy red fruit that are followed by full-bodied fruit and barrel flavors that pack a wallop while staying in balance. | BFM | 91 |
65,463 | us | A common thread among the 2015 Soléna Pinots is a stiff herbal beet flavor rather than fully ripe berry fruit. This tilts into cranberry and very tart raspberry, but finishes astringent and hard. Give it plenty of decanting (two or three hours) to help it open up. | Domaine Danielle Laurent | 88 |
26,108 | us | Rich and layered, this wine expresses the essence of its vineyard's fruit. Smacks of tangy citrus, lime blossom, lemon curd, peach and yellow apricot flavors that flood the palate and finish long and spicy. It's a very big wine, but balanced and elegant. | Purisima Mountain Vineyard | 91 |
28,967 | us | There's lots of ripe berry, chocolate, mint and spice flavors in this smoothly tannic wine with hints of sugar cookie. The blend is Merlot, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Drink now. | Open Invitation | 86 |
49,485 | italy | A blend of Carricante and Catarratto planted in high-altitude vineyards, this linear vibrant white offers delicate but enticing scents of Spanish broom, jasmine and orchard fruit. The bright delicious palate doles out creamy yellow apple, green pear and chopped mint while a mineral note underscores the finish. It's loaded with finesse. | Isolanuda Bianco | 92 |
90,238 | us | Smells and tastes overripe, with raisin and prune flavors. Not up to this winery's usual standards. | Lot 345 | 82 |
55,658 | us | Bright boysenberry fruit is blended with aromas of white pepper, oregano, nettle and rosemary on the underripe nose of this Syrah. The cracked peppercorn flavor shows prominently on the sip, along with elderberry, pine and forest floor. The tannins are oddly sticky. | Connell Vineyard | 88 |
106,109 | us | Aromas like apple skin and flavors suggesting dark cherries and boysenberry put lots of fruit concentration into this full-bodied, dry and firmly textured wine. | Ruisseau | 87 |
48,627 | spain | Grapefruit and other citrusy aromas come with a dusty note. This shows peachy weight, then leesy flavors of stone fruits and mango that are soft and lightly oxidized. | Vega de la Reina | 84 |
72,711 | us | A site planted to the Rued clone of Chardonnay in classic Russian River Valley Goldridge soils, Searby is expressive in honeysuckle and orange blossom floral tones. This balanced wine is soft and round, its time in oak reaching an apex on the finish. | Searby Vineyard | 87 |
36,587 | italy | Aromas of fragrant white blossom, stone fruit, honeydew melon and tomato vine come together on this savory white. The round, medium-bodied palate offers creamy peach, tropical fruit, dried herb and an energizing mineral note. Bright acidity provides freshness and balance. | Le Creete | 92 |
38,022 | spain | Starts with aromas of beef jerky, licorice and berry syrup. It's a brawny, dark wine with jammy blackberry flavors along with chocolate cake and thick, grabbing tannins. Finishes sweet and syrupy, with heavy saturation and big tannins. Not in perfect balance and by no means a great wine from Mauro. But it's still good for an off year. A Europvin, Christopher Cannan selection, Imported by multiple importers, including Michael Skurnik Wines. | Vendimia Seleccionada | 87 |
22,708 | italy | There's a lot of excitement surrounding the little-know Groppello grape that is a native of northern Italy. The variety delivers freshness and fruity intensity: This expression is extremely clean, polished and food-friendly. | Castelline | 87 |
66,795 | chile | Year after year this Syrah-led blend excels. This version is bright, clean and polished. Cherry and plum aromas are racy, with distinct minerality. Flavors of chocolate, leafy spice, earth and berry fruits finish with a final blast of vital berry flavors before fading in long, pleasurable fashion. Drink through 2020. | Kuyen | 92 |
36,378 | us | A swirl of fresh berries and sour cranberries, rust and a touch of asphalt greet the nose on this wine from one of the more beautiful vineyards in California. The flavors also touch on ripe, juicy blackberries and tart black plum skins. | Star Lane Vineyard | 88 |
117,496 | france | Belcier is on the slope that continues east from Saint-Émilion. With this provenance, this single vineyard wine offers rich Merlot to go with the more structured Cabernet fruit. It has weight, the wood well judged and supporting the ripe fruit flavors. Age this wine for at least five years. | B de Belcier | 90 |
13,869 | italy | ‘Na Vota is a fresh and easygoing wine that is vinified in stainless steel to maintain its fresh berry and floral aromas. The wine has medium structure and staying power but does reward the palate with its crisp acidic finish. | 'Na Vota | 85 |
14,502 | italy | This firmly structured, velvety red opens with aromas of black currant, French oak, menthol, Asian spice and a whiff of grilled herb. The full-bodied, elegant palate doles out crushed blackberry, succulent morello cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2018–2027. | Black Label | 88 |
21,867 | chile | Olive, herbs, black pepper and minerality accent core black cherry and berry aromas. It's a touch choppy and tight in the mouth, with decent structure and mildly herbal flavors of blackberry and plum. Finishes lightly herbal and easy. | BrisAndes | 86 |
107,063 | argentina | Quite herbal and foxy on the nose, with char and olive aromas. The palate is thick, jammy and clumsy, with bittersweet notes of stewed berry and blackberry syrup. A huge, muscular wine that's really ripe and untamed. | La Consulta Select | 83 |
6,267 | us | This tastes like a more concentrated and sweeter version of Stottle's dry Viognier from the same vintage and vineyard. Deeply concentrated, complex and creamy, it's loaded with citrus and stone fruits, honey and butterscotch, yet remains lifted by defining acidity. | Lucille Late Harvest | 94 |
50,824 | australia | This Chard is a straightforward, good quaffer, with a light, pleasant sweetness more suited for late-summer picnics than dinner parties. Offers crisp yellow fruit, plus light citrus and mineral notes on the palate; on the nose, the fruit is tropical. Drink it before the weather gets too crisp. | Stamp of Australia | 85 |
62,768 | us | A blend driven predominantly by Petit Verdot, with lesser percentages of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this wine is soft and spicy, with waves of blackberry flavor. Brightly balanced, it finishes in a mix of cola and clove, the tannins well under control. | Pickett Road Red | 91 |
25,676 | spain | White fruit and flower aromas are friendly and simple. The palate feels soft and syrupy, and thus it's not surprising that the wine's flavors of sweet apple and pear taste honeyed and candied. Creamy on the finish, lacking the zest and cut that Verdejo should have. | Lunares Old Vines | 84 |
124,490 | portugal | This blend of the two classic grapes of Vinho Verde, Loureiro and Alvarinho, is packed with fruit. Apples, lemons and a touch of ripe pear just fill the palate. It is a dry wine, refreshing and crisp with a mineral aftertaste. | Quinta da Aveleda | 90 |
3,646 | austria | A finely constructed wine that is likely to age over many years. With its juicy currant flavors still dominated by minerality and citrus, there is some austerity. It is a complex wine showing great terroir character from the steep vineyard site. | Ried Schütt Smaragd | 93 |
122,036 | france | A taut, nervy, mineral-driven wine, this has intense citrus and grapefruit flavors, lemon grass spice and just the merest hint of wood. It's the structure that gives this impressive wine such power, and a steely edge that will need at least 6–10 years. | Clavoillon Premier Cru | 95 |
76,811 | us | Aromas of yellow apple and pear lead to dry, well-balanced fruit flavors. It pulls up a bit on the finish but still provides easy-drinking appeal. | Eve | 87 |
20,623 | us | This smooth and easy-drinking wine blends 60% Pinot Gris with equal amounts of Chardonnay and Riesling. It's light blush in color, with hints of honey on both the nose and palate. A good, all-purpose white, it should be consumed over the next year or two. | Mingle | 87 |
110,256 | spain | This is an ideal summer white. It's light but crisp on the bouquet, with whispy pear, apple and citrus aromas. Freshness reigns on the palate despite there being pulpy citrus flavors. Another wave of citrus carries the clear finish to a precise ending. Delicious white wine. | Abadia de San Campio | 90 |
51,159 | us | This wine struts the full oak treatment. It smells like vanilla, toasted bread and cherry syrup, and tastes almost like cherry pie. It may be technically dry, but it seems sweet with all its baking spice and ripe fruit characters. | Old Vine | 87 |
92,374 | us | Toast, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla and barrel spice flavors are followed by a palate that mixes equal part fruit and barrel. It goes down easy. | Whistle Stop | 84 |
35,602 | spain | Varietal Graciano will never fit into the mold of “tried and true,” but this 2004 from top-level producer Contino shows the grape in its most positive light. The nose is natural, with hints of cola and ripe berries. The feel is brawny and intense, with semi-searing acids offset by ripe tannins. Finishes well, with a cleansing wave of red fruit and citrusy flavors. More of a novelty than anything, but a fine wine in and of itself. | Single Vineyard | 91 |
51,345 | us | The aromas are intense, with notes of embers, stargazer lilies, funk, wet stone and black pepper. The palate dances gracefully, putting a premium on texture along, with generous amounts of savory flavors that persist on the long finish. | Sur Echalas Vineyard | 94 |
125,811 | argentina | Opens with scratchy, dusty aromas of red fruits and herbs. The palate is round but clunky, with sweet, grapy flavors of blackberry and blueberry. Finishes rather oaky and mild, with a grainy feel. | Corte C | 85 |
48,905 | spain | Dalmau, the ultrapremium Tempranillo blend from Marques de Murrieta, is 65% pricier in 2004 than '03. And that might be justified. This is a spectacular wine in every sense of the word. The nose blends alluring scents of smoke, asphalt, rubber and black fruit. The palate is saturated and smooth, with black cherry and blackberry flavors leading the way. Coffee, berry pie and mocha help the finish hold court and then fade away. Already good but best from 2010–2020. | Dalmau | 95 |
49,280 | us | A really good Zinfandel, and despite hefty alcohol, it's dry and balanced. Really delivers those Zin flavors of wild berries, leather, anise, cocoa and cola, and the spices are a wild ride through Asia. With thick, velvety tannins and acidity, it's a lovely, classy Zin to drink now. | Ramazzotti Vineyard | 92 |
58,563 | germany | A relatively dry kabinett, with slightly nutty scents of vegetable oil followed by flavors of peach pit and underripe melon. But the sum of the parts is actually better than they sound alone, offering fresh, lemony refreshment with mineral underpinnings. Drink now. | Oppenheimer Kabinett | 85 |
48,127 | france | On the nose, the ripe pear fruit notes are subdued but they play on the fresh palate with force. This wine is rounded and super-juicy. Drink soon to make most of all this fruit. | Tradition | 89 |
74,124 | italy | This is a delightful white wine that opens with compelling aromas of peach, honeydew melon and Golden delicious apple. The mouthfeel is smooth, silky and rich, with a pretty blast of creamy honey on the close. | La Vila | 90 |
28,234 | us | From 41-year-old vines on just over five estate acres, this is resiny and briny on the nose. A honey-laced creaminess at the core is tensely accentuated by vibrant acidity. Balanced and elegant, with a sunny bite of ripeness, it revels in nuances of fresh and dried apricot while lighter notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit play backup. | Estate Bottled | 93 |
112,783 | portugal | A rich, intense wine, a definite step up from the standard Periquita, smooth and packed with sweet, ripe red fruits, the juiciness of the Castelão grape tamed by the wood polish. | Periquita Reserva | 87 |
50,982 | us | Darkly charred wood mingles with scents of coconut, dill and sweet spice on this heavily-oaked Chardonnay. Hints of smoke and hazelnuts seep into the palate as well, but serve to highlight fresh, fruity flavors of pear, lemon and orange rind. This finishes on a slightly-bitter wood note. | Barrel Fermented | 85 |
104,419 | us | Dark pink in color, this wine is marked by a nutty layering of light acidity and orange, Gravenstein apple and cherry flavors. It's delicate yet has enough stuffing and structure to pair with a wide array of dishes. | Rosé of | 91 |
50,729 | chile | This is about as racy as Sauvignon Blanc from Chile gets. It's green and melon-like on the nose, with punchy asparagus and lime aromas. It is wide awake on the palate, where citrusy acids push lemon, lime, green herb and lemongrass flavors. It cuts like a razor; drink with shellfish. | Terrunyo Costa Los Boldos Vineyard Block 5 | 90 |
104,788 | us | A wine that elicits mixed feelings. On the plus side, subtle fruit and oak, with a rich earthiness and sleek tannins. Does a good job of keeping Merlot fat and plump, while maintaining an herbal character. On the other hand, there's pronounced acidity and a sharpness that shows up on the finish. Doesn't seem likely to age well, but you never know. —S.H. | Aquarius Ranch | 87 |
31,805 | germany | Shows plenty of barrel influence in its brown sugar and cinnamon aromas, while the flavors run toward cherry, vanilla and coconut. There's a bit of alcoholic warmth to the finish. | Ganymed | 86 |
109,162 | austria | Nutty flavors of new oak signal a more international style of Pinot, but the underlying fruit speaks eloquently of ripe, red cherry and offers glimpses of raspberry. Subtle spice plays around the edges. The palate is rounded and soft but has a refreshing vein of acidity. | Eveline | 90 |
118,112 | us | Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (34%) make up the majority of this blend, with the balance equal parts Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Aromas are light and high-toned, with notes of savory herb, cherry and cedar. Elegant in style, the palate is backed by tart acids. The midpalate concentration at times seems a bit wanting, with cranberry flavors lingering on the finish. | Barrel Select Nicolas | 88 |
91,660 | italy | Red berry, aromatic herb, eucalyptus, leather and iris scents come together in this. The tightly wound and linear palate offers crushed cherry, cranberry, cinnamon and star anise flavors set against a backdrop of austere, fine-grained tannins and firm acidity. Give it time to unwind and integrate. Drink 2018–2043. | Parussi | 91 |
36,662 | australia | This medium-bodied wine is rich and dessert-sweet, with the warm, lush feel of the Barossa. Candied pineapple and dried pear aromas and flavors turn honeyed and long on the finish. Ready to drink. | Golden | 92 |
122,819 | germany | Whiffs of saffron and honey lend a sweet, spicy tone to this off-dry Riesling. It's lusciously ripe on the palate, with juicy white peach and honeydew flavors accented by layers of candle wax and crushed slate. Brisk and bright with acidity, it's effortlessly quaffable, but with refinement and depth. | Haus Klosterberg | 92 |
72,987 | portugal | Aged for four years in old wood before bottling, this ripe, soft and sweet wine is typical of the Borges style of Port. It is fruity with ripe damsons, prunes and fine concentration. With acidity and touches of tannin to give the wine shape, it is balanced and ready to drink. | Late Bottled Vintage | 89 |
22,315 | us | The aromatics suggest rose petals, while the tart fruit flavors run to raspberries and citrus. The freshness and complexity hint at further improvement over the next three to five years. | Single Block Series Block 1 Estate Grown | 90 |
116,811 | us | A Sierra Foothills-area Merlot without much aroma or deep flavor, fairly middle of the road and 14.9% alcohol. | Reserve | 84 |
78,394 | us | Yorba is doing the world of Zin lovers a huge favor by holding its wines in bottle for longer than most producers, and what you get for all that waiting is a wine ready to drink that's still got plenty of structure and ageability. This Zin shows great depth, with subdued fruit and darker flavors of plum and coffee allowed to shine, rounded out by an intensity of spice. | Shake Ridge Vineyards | 90 |
116,910 | us | A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc and 11% Petit Verdot, this wine combines them all to herbaceous, slightly green and puckering effect, the oak overwhelmingly audacious. | Bodacious | 83 |