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8,287 | us | A nicely balanced Pinot Noir from an unlikely spot––Portola Valley, on the western side of Highway 280 across from Stanford University––and a newish small producer. It's on the bigger side of the Pinot spectrum but has admirable texture and cherry and earth aromas. Only 130 cases made. Worth trying to see what unconventional areas can do with the variety. | Estate | 88 |
94,601 | us | This lacks the smooth and sensual mouthfeel that's normal for Merlot. Instead, this is sharp, with a green flavor. While it's properly dry, it lacks richness. | Reserve | 82 |
22,957 | argentina | Tan in color, with dry lightly oxidized aromas as well as notes of white pepper and peach pit, this white Pinot Noir is low on fruit and feels tight, acidic and raw. Tart apple and sour lemon flavors include a note of fino Sherry, while this closes with a steady beam of sharp acidity. | Soil Blanco de | 86 |
93,173 | us | Mushroom and kirsch show through a wall of oak and thick tannin. This wine is still compressed and concentrated in flavor, with tea and tobacco providing a bittersweet end. | Cresta Ridge Vineyard | 89 |
106,454 | italy | An easy, full-flavored wine, with crisp, clean fruit, flavors of almonds and a touch of soft,ripeness. | Classico | 86 |
25,543 | spain | Like an ugly duckling that's a beautiful swan in waiting, this unique rosé, if you can call it that given its rusty, almost brown color, is something only Terroir Al Limít would bottle. Earthy in aromas, this mix of several Grenache strains tastes of apricot and dried red fruits. It's mildly spicy throughout, with actual tannins from skin contact. Drink this quasi rosé as you would a serious white or red, meaning with good food like a Catalan-style rice dish. And drink now. | Roc d' Aubaga | 92 |
41,098 | us | A middle-of-the-road Cabernet, with ripe blackberry, cherry, currant and new oak flavors. It's forward in fruit and sharp in acidity, with a sweet finish. Hard to believe 75% of it came from the famous Tokalon vineyard. | Tokalon Vineyard-Eastridge Vineyard | 86 |
106,431 | austria | Lightly perfumed, this wood-aged wine has soft tannins and an unfocused character, which brings spice as well as green fruits. The aftertaste is taut and earthy. | Reserve | 86 |
117,599 | us | A vineyard in view of neighbors Hirsch and Martinelli, this prime coastal site is put to spectacular use here. High-toned in crisp cranberry and raspberry, this wine offers wave upon wave of nuanced orange peel and dried herb, with bursts of black cherry along the way. | McDougall Vineyard | 94 |
48,611 | portugal | The wine is ripe, full with red currant and raspberry fruits and some attractive acidity. A blend of Touriga Nacional and Merlot, it is soft, fruity and needs drinking fast before it fades. | Selection | 84 |
34,388 | us | A big, juicy Pinot Noir, rich and opulent, with flavors ranging from cherry pie and bacon through Dr. Pepper cola to the most succulent, meaty heirloom tomato you ever had. Exotically spicy and complex, and the overall result is delicious. Fine now and for the next 4–6 years. | Cargasacchi Vineyard | 92 |
24,463 | us | Offers tremendous pleasure now and over the next six years, in a wine that feels elegant and sophisticated. The tannin-acid balance is perfect, giving it a taut firmness, while the raspberry, cherry, plum and cassis flavors are elaborately rich, yet dry in the finish. The vineyard is in the Santa Rosa Plain, a cool area producing Pinots of elegance. | Toboni Vineyard | 92 |
68,606 | us | An elegant, restrained, yet lovely Pinot Noir from a much-maligned vintage. Soft, round cherry fruit is wrapped in sandalwood and mocha flavors. Fully ripe with fine tannins and lovely integration of the barrel notes. | Reserve | 90 |
91,668 | us | Displaying typical McMinnville AVA subtlety, this frames its tight raspberry fruit with mineral and iron ore details. Aging in neutral oak has helped soften the sharp edges a bit, without flavoring the wine. | Falcon Glen Vineyard | 91 |
22,889 | us | Very rich, creamy and oaky, made in the ripe, California style of Chardonnay. Brims with buttered toast, vanilla cream, and caramelized wood aromas and flavors riding over underlying pineapples, pears and limes. Flamboyant, if a little top-heavy. Ready now. | Bien Nacido Vineyard | 88 |
40,073 | italy | Here a fun, fresh and bright Barbera (aged in large oak casks) that shows good integrity of fruit and an easy, informal personality. Pair this wine with risotto cooked with cream of asparagus. | Le Gagie | 87 |
125,016 | us | This blend holds 59% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 13% Petite Sirah and 4% Zinfandel. Slightly reserved at first, with some patience it begins to show violets, boysenberries and sandalwood on the nose. Aromatic purple flowers arise on the sip, along with dark chocolate and black currant. But the wine is rigidly structured, remaining quite wound-up even after many hours open. | Laity | 89 |
61,287 | us | This wine has very ripe, juicy fruit flavors that coat the mouth with rich blueberry and blackberry, while the texture is smooth and almost viscous. It is full bodied and has soft tannins and acidity. | Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled | 88 |
44,104 | us | Weird name, simple wine, but not a bad one. It's awfully hard to get distinction in Pinot Noir at this price. The wine is dry, and there are some berry flavors wrapped in silky tannins. | Free Range | 84 |
1,283 | italy | Terrale Oro is a perfect pasta or pizza wine to drink on nights at home with family and friends. It delivers bright red fruit, blackberry and almond paste. | Terrale Oro | 84 |
113,868 | us | The producer's flagship wine, this is sourced from several Green Valley sites, including Amber Ridge and Manna. Both contribute a full-bodied wealth of packed-earth flavor in a generously layered, rich explosion of dark cherry, plum and pomegranate. Along the way, streaks of citrus and black tea provide exotic interludes. | Les Pommiers | 93 |
15,663 | france | Aromatic notes of tangerine and mandarin play on the nose, making for a heady opening. The concentrated palate shows juicy ripeness against tingling tart freshness. The finish is absolutely dry and totally refreshing. Drink now–2027. | Anne de K Schlossberg Grand Cru | 94 |
18,539 | us | Appealing aromas of blueberry and vanilla make for a very solid Bordeaux blend. Flavors of plum, cranberry and pomegranate lead into a licorice finish. | Private Selection | 87 |
104,890 | us | Reddish-orange in color, this is a high-toned, citrus-laden wine that retains fresh flavors of grapefruit and mandarin orange. It stays crisp and dry on the palate, with just a tiny suggestion of its time in neutral oak. Pomegranate and a tang of sour cherry finish things off. | Heritage Tree Vineyard Estate Rosé of | 87 |
100,502 | us | The aromas bring notes of toasty spices, black currant, green pepper and blue fruit. The fruit and smoke flavors are smooth and easy drinking, with lightly grainy tannins providing support. It needs some more time to fully come together. | Traditions | 88 |
126,477 | italy | Tenuta Cantalupi is an offshoot brand of Conti Zecca in the Salento area of Puglia. This lean wine delivers easy berry aromas and a slight touch of toasted almond, with fresh berry flavors on the finish. | Cantalupi | 86 |
88,504 | australia | This blend of 79% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Semillon is pungent and sweaty, with an almost Collio-like pungency. It's a bold, in-your-face passion-fruit monster that fades quickly on the finish. | Miamup | 88 |
39,935 | us | Friendly, appealing flavors fo pear, lychee, apple and spice give this Riesling a fun character. Fresh with a touch of sweetness, the wine is balanced by its acid and offers a pretty, lingering finish. | Reserve | 84 |
3,570 | italy | Made entirely from Nero d'Avola, this juicy red opens with ripe black-skinned berry and Mediterranean scrub aromas. Fine-grained tannins underscore its blackberry jam, sage and vanilla flavors. Enjoy through 2020. | Lamùri | 89 |
90,856 | us | Once again, this bottling delivers a big, lush, complex and succulent young wine for Zin specialist Bella. Marked by extraordinary spices, the wine, with a little Petite Sirah, has powerful wild blackberry and raspberry, olive tapenade, cola and carob flavors that finish with a classic Zin briary, brambly character. | Belle Canyon | 91 |
18,631 | france | This earthy Chardonnay from a limestone plot has more to do with texture and tight acidity than fruit. It presents a sharp, too-crisp edge. | La Réserve d'Amélie | 82 |
58,853 | us | Smoky cigar and toffee caramel hit the high notes in this soft, thick and rich reserve-level wine, sure to please fans of a full-bodied, generously layered style. Blackberry and blueberry jam provide the fruit to match the savory elements. | Back Forty | 91 |
12,569 | france | This ripe, juicy wine offers blackberry flavors and young acidity. It is developing balance, fresh fruits and supporting tannins. The structure is integrating into the fruit, which will dominate if you wait to drink until 2017. The blend is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. | Château La Fôret | 87 |
34,888 | france | This is an intensely grassy, herby Sauvignon Blanc (100%) that is vividly fresh, with upfront fruit that has a New World character. Grapefruit, green berries, lime juice and white currants all come together. Delicious now. | La Grande Cuvée | 87 |
56,448 | italy | Chocolate, cherry, blackberry and clove linger long on the nose and open the door to more layered nuances of ripe red fruit to come. This is a sun-kissed wine with plush softness, dusty tannins and a sophisticated personality shaped by 18 months of wood aging in barrique and oak casks. | Mantènghja | 91 |
110,203 | new zealand | A simple, fruity wine that features ample pink grapefruit and gooseberry aromas and flavors, this is a bit of a one-trick pony, but it delivers those bold fruit flavors with authority. Drink up. | Cellar Selection | 87 |
10,210 | us | It’s hard to keep the Chardonnay from getting ripe in California, and so this bubbly has strong, fruity notes from the citrus and peach-accented aromas through the peachy finish. Of course there’s toast, and the rough scour of acidity. It’s quite clean and refreshing, but definitely a warm-climate sparkling wine. | Blanc de Blancs | 86 |
115,893 | chile | Black in color, with sweet, full-force aromas of cola and black fruits. There's staunch acidity on the palate, something that will barely be noticed if drunk with food. Meanwhile, the flavors are flashy but smooth, with a play toward coffee, blackberry, chocolate and herbs. Dense and deep; very nice Merlot. | Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard | 91 |
28,280 | spain | Spunky and clean as a whistle, with pointed cherry aromas leading to a zesty, juicy palate with red plum and red berry flavors. It remains dry and poised on the finish. | Tarima | 87 |
32,539 | us | Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine was grown on the warmer slopes of Sonoma Mountain, a less known but respected part of Sonoma County. It's dry and firm in tannins, with rich flavors of blackberries, currants, mocha and oak. Flashy and delicious now, it should gain in the bottle over the next six years. | Tribute | 93 |
70,541 | portugal | Huge and rich, this offers ripe black fruits and a concentrated structure. It's packed with a seemingly sweet blackberry flavor that serves as a counterpoint to the firm texture. With both density and a dark edge, this will age over several years. | Quinta da Fronteira Selecção do Enólogo | 92 |
58,091 | chile | The aromas on this Carignan-Syrah blend are gritty and suggest asphalt, smoked meat and dark berry notes. It feels electric and tight on the palate, yet controlled, with rubbery tannins and plenty of herb, pepper, spice and licorice notes to go with the oak-infused berry flavor. | Parinacota Carignan-Syrah | 89 |
109,645 | italy | Aromas of bread crust, pastry cream and toast come together in the glass. The creamy palate offers mature pear, yellow apple and toasted hazelnut alongside a soft mousse. | Freccianera Saten | 88 |
128,589 | italy | Aromas of wood shop, coffee and espresso all carry over to the palate along with oak extract and toast. It lacks the fruit richness necessary to stand up to the oak. | Don Vincenzo Gran Selezione | 87 |
72,245 | us | A hulking, concentrated and full-bodied wine, given plenty of time in new French oak, it has a power and intensity that's hard to decipher at first sip. That suggests it needs time in the cellar to coax out its tightly wound layers of blackberry, black plum and leathery tannins. Cellar through 2020. | Exposure | 91 |
13,305 | austria | Zingy and restrained Sauvignon Blanc, none of those tropical top notes but greenish concentration on the palate. The slender palate shows tingling freshness and verve reminiscent of grapefruit zest. Very refreshing. | Steinriegl | 90 |
117,723 | austria | Fleshy red cherry notes dominate this wine's nose and palate. An edge of smoke adds aroamtic complexity to the fluid and fresh flavors. It's juicy and generous with a welcome counterpoint of supple tannins that lend structure to all the cherry fruit. | Reserve | 91 |
20,848 | us | With residual sugar at 200 g/L, this is much more concentrated than the average wine labeled Late Harvest. With enough acidity to stay focused and avoid any suggestion of syrup, it's an exceptional value. Deep peach and apricot flavors and a hint of caramel linger through a satisfying finish. | Late Harvest | 89 |
20,597 | us | This blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache blend is high in alcohol and ultra ripe with fruit. It's pushed well past any subtlety, with dark black fruit flavors, chewy tannins and some heat on the finish. | The Vector | 87 |
61,111 | italy | Savory and fresh, this easygoing, medium-bodied red doles out juicy black cherry, blackberry, anise and ground pepper. Round, soft tannins give it immediate appeal. | Antigua | 87 |
124,746 | portugal | This is a cool, light wine. It has stalky black fruits and tannins that come from the fruit skins. It is a wine to drink almost as an apéritif: light and fruity at the end. | Coreto Tinto | 84 |
51,944 | us | This is one of ONX's drier, leaner wines. Blended from Grenache, Tempranillo and Mourvèdre, the raspberry and red currant flavors are grounded with notes of roasted meat, leather and tobacco. It's a fascinating, elegant wine to drink over the next few years. | Mad Crush | 92 |
83,900 | us | Fruit-juice sweet, like a pineapple, orange and peach drink, with high, almost sour acidity. Gets the Chardonnay job done. | Unleashed | 83 |
56,671 | us | This wine offers caramelized apple, seared pear, honeysuckle, a touch of buttercream and vanilla ice cream on the even, well-measured nose. The flavors lean more green but not underripe, with lime juice, green apple and green mango, offering some bitterness and an alkaline/iodine character. | Katherine's Vineyard | 91 |
113,630 | italy | Here's a fun bubbly with delicate aromas of white flower and a suggestion of rosemary. Simple but well made, the refreshing palate offers creamy yellow apple and a candied hint of lemon drop. | Dry | 86 |
14,327 | france | Plump, sweet and plush peach flavors fill nose and palate. This is medium sweet and intense with a wonderful vein of freshness that brightens the stone fruit with zesty tang and gives glimpses of grapefruit peel. There is a wonderful spiciness reminiscent of tangelo peel on the clean finish. | Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru | 92 |
118,547 | portugal | On the dry side, this deliciously crisp Vinho Verde has all the right citrus acidity. It's bursting with lively fruits, just petillant in the mouth, with a crisp apple finish. Screwcap. | Twin Vines | 86 |
63,425 | us | This is a big, meaty wine that wears its youthfulness on its sleeve, showing a touch of reduction and assertive oak. Beneath its wall of ripeness, black licorice, cherry and pomegranate characteristics are buoyed by a depth of thick tannin. | Manzana Vineyard | 90 |
8,316 | us | This wine is 100% varietal, aged entirely in French oak. Shy at first, it allows room for an earthy element of compost and is dark and brooding all around, with sizable, tamed, chalky tannin. Leather, black pepper, licorice and cinnamon all make an appearance, adding to the wine's complexity and likability. | Madrone Spring Vineyard | 92 |
72,460 | italy | This opens with delicate aromas of red-skinned berry and baking spice. Straightforward and tangy, the palate offers raspberry, citrus zest and clove alongside smooth tannins. Enjoy soon. | Terre di Lanoli | 87 |
106,235 | france | Crisp and fresh with lively flavors of apple slices, clementine supremes, nectarine and a touch of honeysuckle. Lighter weight with good balance and a clean finish. The 2009 should be available, so drink up the '08 now. | Réserve St. Martin | 85 |
22,233 | us | Heavy, sweet and super-oaky, like a liquid infusion of buttered popcorn, pineapple jam and vanilla meringue. Will appeal to many, but purists will find it heavy-handed and manipulated. | Proximus | 84 |
23,871 | us | A full, fleshy, lushly fruited Pinot Noir, streaked with espresso and caramel from barrel aging. The fruit and overall structure are up to the challenge of the wood; lots of black cherry and even hints of cassis running through the core. A finish with some noticeable heat supports the 15.4% alcohol reading, but it's a tasty bottle of wine. | Sims Vineyard | 90 |
7,018 | us | The pretty but powerful nose is like striking a gusher of black gold in a field of lavender, full of tar, violet and blueberry. Leather and deep purple fruit lead the palate, with charred meat savoriness, black pepper spice and plum skin tannins making a good case for this seven-acre vineyard that was planted in 1998. | Finley Vineyard Estate | 89 |
48,279 | france | A beautiful wine that floats its minerality, white flower aromas and white currant fruits over a foundation of toast. Freshness dominates this crisp wine, with intensity to finish. | Séchet Premier Cru | 92 |
25,508 | italy | Red berry and pastry dough aromas lead the nose on this zesty, refreshing sparkler. On the tangy palate, crisp acidity and a lively perlage back up candied cherry, crushed raspberry and a hint of citrus zest. | Metodo Classico Brut | 88 |
45,911 | france | Hints of pear perfume the nose on this wine, while the defined palate is bright with lemony freshness. Bundled concentration at the lean, taut core will round out with more bottle age. Drink 2017–2025. | Grand Cru Pfingstberg Paradis | 89 |
81,236 | chile | Crisp plum and berry aromas are a little sharp while the oak element on the nose is drying. The palate is tight and fairly high in acidity, yielding herbal, minty flavors of raspberry and red plum. Short and solid on the finish, but clean and good overall. | Casillero del Diablo Reserva | 86 |
103,875 | us | From 90% Syrah and 10% Zinfandel, this is a fairly dark-colored wine, aged in stainless steel. It shows moderate acidity and highlights of wild strawberry, watermelon and jam, finishing with a tease of sweetness. | Ivy Rosé de | 88 |
19,862 | italy | Made entirely from Syrah, this has a restrained nose that reveals baking spice and licorice aromas as it opens. The palate is more assertive, offering clove, ground black pepper and powdered sage notes, with raspy tannins that leave a drying finish. | Marchesale | 87 |
37,194 | us | A milky aroma, creamy texture and nice butter, peach and vanilla flavors add up to a rich taste for this big, soft, mouthfilling wine. | Buttner Vineyard | 88 |
71,644 | france | This wine has a herbal character that doesn't mesh with the lightly tannic and tangy structure. The effect is of a wine that comes from grapes that were too green. | Château Larroque | 82 |
94,100 | us | From the estate vineyard, this delicate effort offers tart, racy, pie cherry fruit flavor, wrapped in substantial acids. There's a kiss of light chocolate, and the overall balance is just right. | Estate | 88 |
124,555 | us | Fresh and floral, this has scents of green herb, honeysuckle and apple blossom. On the palate, this medium-sweet late-harvest offering is rich and fruity, with concentrated notes of sweet pear and lemon. The finish is long but wraps up elegantly and dry with a kiss of lime peel and pith. | Select Harvest | 89 |
78,028 | italy | A blend of 70% Frappato and 30% Nero d'Avola, this boasts enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, rose and ripe dark-skinned berry. The succulent palate doles out tart red cherry, blackberry, star anise and ground pepper framed in supple tannins and fresh acidity. A mineral note wraps up the finish. | SP 68 | 91 |
31,200 | us | This is the driest of Iron Horse's new releases, but it still has a honeyed richness even though the residual sugar is a comparatively low half a percent. It feels refined, fancy and elegant, with delicious raspberry, lime and toast flavors. The blend is 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. | Ultra Brut | 93 |
17,560 | portugal | This blend of Arinto and Chardonnay is crisp and fresh, showing the cool, ocean climate of the Lisboa region in its light, bright texture. It is juicy with peach and pineapple flavors cut by lime-juice acidity. Drink now. | Quinta de Pancas Branco | 86 |
64,553 | italy | Stone fruit, sweet grapefruit and green apple flavors; demonstrates excellent balance between effervescence, sweetness and acidity. | Vigneto Dirupo Extra Dry | 87 |
96,898 | italy | Oak, roasted coffee bean and coconut aromas lead the nose. The palate offers dried black cherry, exotic spice, oak extract and espresso alongside astringent wood tannins that dry out the mouth. There's not quite enough fruit richness to stand up to the oak. | Vigna del Gris | 88 |
4,241 | chile | Savory berry and tomato aromas come with mild notes of mint and green. This is racy on the palate, with bold acidity. Toasty, savory berry flavors come with chocolaty overtones, while this settles on the palate but remains juicy and high in acidity. | Nimbus Single Vineyard | 88 |
34,733 | portugal | The wine has power, structure and density. Hard initial tannins show that it needs to age, but the black fruits come through richly as it opens up. The strong mineral character gives a firm texture to the wine. Drink from 2017. | Parcelas | 92 |
72,480 | new zealand | A medium-bodied Chardonnay with a focus on fruit. Honeydew and citrus flavors take the lead, then finish crisp and clean. | Private Bin Unoaked | 85 |
31,153 | italy | Here's a traditional and pristine interpretation of Sangiovese Grosso with bright fruit, leather, blue flower and dusty mineral tones at the back. Perfect to pair with red meat or pasta and home made meat sauce, this food-friendly Brunello shows the bright acidity needed to cut through those foods. | Pian di Conte Riserva | 92 |
65,688 | france | Made by Pierre Clément at Domaine de Châtenoy for the Xavier Flouret range, this is smooth, rich and soft. Generous and ripe with red berry fruits and gentle tannins, it could age until late 2015 before drinking. | Domaine de Châtenoy Rouge Noir | 87 |
22,250 | spain | A light-pink color is backed by a simple nose that's nondescript but fresh and clean. A slightly foamy but firm palate isn't all that deep or rich, while mild grapefruit and blood orange flavors finish steady. | La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut Rosé | 88 |
12,246 | us | This big, burly Cab is a Napa Valley tradition. The cedar and cassis aromas and flavors are classic, but boast an untamed, briary wildness to them that gives Bosche its own identity. Finishes long but tart, with mouth-drying tannins that need time to resolve. Drink 2007-2012. | Bosché | 90 |
78,568 | portugal | With Verdelho and Viognier in the blend, this attractive wine has a ripe perfumed character. It also has a crisp side with its lemon fruits that contrast with the spicy pear and melon. It is ready to drink, bright and crisp at the end. | Chaminé Branco | 87 |
113,721 | us | This wine's aromas are brooding and high toned, with herb, vanilla and cherry notes. The palate is focused and brings textural appeal, with plum and cocoa flavors that linger long into the finish. It shows a lot of poise and subtlety. | Lady Hawk | 91 |
24,025 | france | An attractive, fruity wine that is soft and smooth. It does have a crisp edge although the wine is also full of yellow fruits, ripe apricot and melon. The wine is ready to drink. | Domaine de la Grenaudière Sur Lie | 87 |
5,281 | south africa | Initial brambly berry aromas are partnered with hints of smoky bacon and caramel sauce. The flavors are solid and ripe but not overdone, with attractive notes of blackberry and wild cherry. The medium tannins and ample acidity lend good balance and texture to the wine, while a pleasant astringency lingers on the finish. | Primo | 88 |
86,351 | portugal | This is the entry-level wine at Vallado, one of the Douro's top quintas. Full of berry fruits, it also has layers of tannins and acidity, but is rich and soft enough now not to need much aging. Although it could be drunk now, it will be better from 2016. | Vallado | 89 |
89,897 | us | A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a nose that erupts with scents of ripe, macerated strawberries, red currant preserves and briny black olives. Medium to full bodied, it feels loose and agile upon entrance before the tannic structure gains footing on the midpalate. Hints of graphite and cedar shade in the finish. | Meritage Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon | 87 |
30,960 | us | While certainly present, apple and stone fruit take a back seat to layers of flint and smoke on this uniquely savory, dry Riesling. Slightly viscous on the palate with a rich, minerally slick, there's a hint of sea salt on the finish making this wine the perfect accompaniment to oysters on the half shell. | Dry | 87 |
29,963 | france | Fresh yellow apple aromas broaden out into notes of ripe, baked apple. The palate is creamy and beautifully textured by autolysis and shows off rounded flavors of freshly baked shortcrust and pastry. The overall effect is one of poised freshness and harmonious balance. This is dry and taut but generous with ample substance that highlights both fruit and structure—all achieved without dosage and addition of sulfur dioxide. | Brut Zero Sans Soufre | 93 |
75,537 | us | Certainly more aromatic than the regular bottling, with black-currant notes, anise and fairly strong charred oak. Dry, with softly complex tannins and some berry fruit, but again, it seems a little light and thin. | Reserve | 84 |
24,373 | portugal | It's rare to find such a full-bodied red from the same region as Vinho Verde. This ripe and juicy wine is packed with delicious velvet plum flavors. There is acidity, but the wine is so sweet and soft. Drink over the next year. | Homenagem Reserva | 88 |
62,386 | austria | Warm wood and spicy flavors are the hallmark of this smooth, elegant Blaufränkisch. The ripe fruit flavors show black plums, dark figs, and cranberry tannins. The wood, polishing the rough edges of minerality, fits the texture well. | Leithaberg Rot | 89 |
34,997 | austria | Fragrant hints of bergamot and Seville orange play enticingly on the nose of this beguiling wine. The palate amplifies those juicy, tart and lively flavors, sending them dancing into the finish. It's fresh, fruit-driven, dry and utterly moreish. | Strass | 92 |
83,542 | france | The wine is called “summer pleasure” and its fruitiness and crisp texture seem well-suited. Red cherries, strawberries and a fine line of acidity set the scene for this soft fruity wine. Drink now. | Plaisir Estival | 85 |
11,142 | us | Blossomy and fragrant from start to finish, this semisweet Riesling offers loads of spring floral freshness. Crisp apple and pear flavors are a bit lean in concentration, but sunny lemon acidity lingers brightly on the finish. | Semi-Dry | 89 |