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20,020 | us | Reduced blueberry sauce hovers around a spiced cherry core. A rich palate of tangy blueberry and blackberry feels thick, yet there's enough acidic kick to keep it in check. The grippy tannins give ample support. | Estate Grown | 86 |
94,245 | us | Leonetti's 2009 Reserve—92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot—is a simpler blend than in past vintages, and it seems to mark a return to the style of wine that built the winery's reputation initially. Powerfully, lavishly oaky, with a ripe, chewy black-fruit flavor, it is bursting with notes of black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate and a hint of butter. Though not quite as graceful or detailed as the regular Cabernet, this is the more potently expressive of the two flagship Leonetti reds. | Reserve | 94 |
66,182 | us | Too soft and sugary sweet for a dry table wine, although the cherry, blackberry and chocolate flavors are decadently delicious. Needs dryness and greater structural integrity. | Stagecoach Vineyard | 85 |
124,322 | chile | Berry aromas are followed by a round, wholesomeness that can't be criticized. The palate is unlike many a Carmenère because it eschews the herbal, green element that's inherent to the grape, and instead offers plum, blackberry and all the richness one can conjure. A round, finish of light oak and vanilla seals it all in fine fashion. Surely the most jammy, expressive and pure Carmenère that Chile has to offer. | Terrunyo | 91 |
67,783 | chile | Light in color, this has a nose that's defined by a leafy, herbal red-fruit aroma and a rubbery scent. The palate is light in feel and drying, with a spicy, dry red-fruit flavor and a buttery oak tone. Mellow and leafy on the finish. | Reserve | 84 |
86,707 | portugal | A fat, soft wine that isn't fresh enough. There are some sweet strawberry flavors, a touch of caramel and a metallic edge. | Vila Jardim | 81 |
121,243 | us | This is a great effort by winemaker Etienne Terlinden, offering dense and deep but bright and lively blackberry, black cherry, cola, graphite and a touch of wild herbs on the nose. Long-lasting flavors of sarsaparilla, shaved licorice, vanilla bean, bay leaf, fennel seed and dark earth meet with more black cherry fruit on the palate, carried by an expert acidity level. | Bien Nacido Vineyard Proprietor's Reserve | 94 |
32,996 | us | A robust, rustic red wine for drinking now with stews, burgers, vegetarian rice and bean dishes in red sauce. The winery doesn't tell us the varietal blend, but it's ripened to the limits of raisins, and high in alcohol, with a resulting glyceriny sweetness. | Lot 348 Field Blend | 85 |
28,492 | us | This substantial dry rosé, mostly made from Carignane grapes, is extremely rich in color. Likewise, the flavors have plenty of juicy red wine notes like cherry, raspberry and earthy spices, and it balances well between good acidity and creamy viscosity. It can almost substitute for a red wine, and will add depth to occasions with equally flavorful food. | Wild Thing Rendezvous | 90 |
541 | us | From one of the more exciting and westernmost vineyards in the region, this bottling shows earthy, gamey aromas alongside ripe red and purple fruits, pairing plum and black cherry with minty, musky herbs. The palate shows dried olive, tart orange peels, red plums, baked figs and pine needles, proving deliciously savory and intense. | Solomon Hills Vineyard | 93 |
80,495 | israel | Medium-gold in the glass, this wine has a bouquet of clementine and brioche. It is clean and crisp in the mouth, with flavors of lime sorbet, vanilla and toasted bread. It offers a good balance of citrus fruit and toasty notes right into the bright, lasting finish. | Special Reserve Winemakers' Choice | 90 |
84,705 | argentina | Aromas of freshly cut wood, pencil eraser and spice crowd out berry scents. Choppy grating tannins make for a firm mouthfeel, while flavors of savory spices and briary black fruits finish oaky, with residual scratchy tannins. Give this plenty of air for it to show its best. | Gran Syrah | 89 |
82,714 | austria | Notes of crushed berries on polished mahogany come to mind. This is elegant and classic, its strucure is firm but not imposing, the tone is one of subtlety and elegance. This stands straight and presents honest, dark fruit and leaves with a long, velvety train of spiced berry, more mahogany and a touch of forest floor Very alluring. | Große Reserve | 93 |
6,915 | us | Restrained in alcohol, this extreme Sonoma Coast Pinot delivers plenty of flavor, along the lines of funky, earthy licorice and whole-cluster cardamom spice, supported along the way by a pomegranate note. Zingy acidity is present, along with a low imprint of oak. | Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard | 93 |
24,207 | us | Made from 88% Grenache and 12% Viognier, this lilting wine abounds with dry, fruity and floral characteristics. Salmon-peach in color, it has texture and the requisite refreshment offered by its barely ripe strawberry and peach swathes. Although it delivers enough acidity and bite to pair with food, it might be hard to wait that long. | Rosé | 90 |
88,535 | greece | Fresh lemon and lime and a spray of minerals and sea salt gives this wine a slightly lean, austere character. Clean and bright and not overly complicated, it will pair well with shellfish and grilled seafood. | Estate | 84 |
52,946 | spain | Dark in color, with licorice, kirsch, mineral and prune aromas. This registers as a ripe wine with a soft frame. It's not flabby but it does seem a bit oily and rich, with black cherry and baked plum flavors. Finishes a touch short, but also a little thick. Drink now through 2010. | Finca El Puig | 88 |
68,698 | us | From the producer's dry-farmed mountain vineyard, this wine is crafted from vines planted some 40 years ago. Peach, fig and pear wrap around this medium-weight wine's integrated oak and gravelly texture. The acidity is bright, uplifting and lush enough to find complete balance. | Estate Bottled | 92 |
100,113 | us | The wines from this producer always resemble one another aromatically in a unique way. There's bright wild strawberry and healthy handfuls of black and white pepper amidst an earthy, smoky edge. Young, firm, light on the tongue, the finish picks up substantial steam, a hit of herbal smoke there for the taking. | Suma Kaw | 90 |
5,114 | us | Pinot Grigios like this helped make the variety one of America's most popular wines. While it's basically dry and crisp in acidity, it offers jammy green apple, lemon and lime Lifesaver candy and vanilla notes that appeal to consumers. | Private Selection | 86 |
50,756 | france | A good value Cahors that shows delicious black fruit flavors and balancing acidity. The tannins are relatively gentle, although there is a dry core. Ready to drink. | K-Price | 89 |
124,795 | us | With juicy acidity and tart flavors of cranberries and sour-cherry candy, this is a Pinot Noir to drink now. It's dry and a little austere, but rich beef and lamb dishes will coax out the fruit. | Jump Up | 88 |
28,619 | austria | The steeply terraced vineyard that produces Pluris has a single row of vines on each terrace to get maximum exposure. The resulting wine is intensely peppery, with flavors of white figs and spice and a long, soft aftertaste. | Pluris Smaragd | 90 |
127,110 | us | The vibrant, opaque purple color of this wine attests to its good concentration. The nose shows attractive notes of cherry cola while flavors on the palate are disappointingly diffuse, reminiscent of a red berry soup. The soft, sweetish palate with velvety tannins finishes a bit short. | Limited Release | 83 |
35,480 | portugal | The second wine of this legendary Douro estate is rich and full bodied. It has dark tannins along with generous red-berry fruits and juicy acidity. It will develop into a full, while accessible wine. Drink from 2020. | Pombal do Vesuvio | 90 |
54,477 | greece | A stately nose of black cherry, cocoa powder, black pepper and vanilla lead this impressive red from Amyndeon. On the palate, balanced elements of tobacco, cherry, black pepper and spice are both assertive and elegant. Integrated but with some power, this wine can age or be enjoyed now. | Reserve Vieilles Vignes | 87 |
69,281 | us | Stewy at first, this gets better after opening and catching some air, developing into a straightforward Rhône blend, with soft tannins and strips of cinnamon and vanilla. | Ensemble | 85 |
82,536 | us | An o.k. everyday Cabernet. It's a little scoury in the mouth, with some green flavors alongside the sweet blackberries. | Top Chef | 83 |
82,339 | austria | Fresh citrus and pear notes govern the nose and palate of this light-bodied, zippy and refreshing wine. It's peppery and zesty at its core, with a lip-smacking and very invigorating finish. | Messwein | 90 |
60,828 | us | Figs and spice perfume this tawny Cabernet Franc ice wine. It's a bit rustic in style, evoking layers of fallen leaves and potpourri melding with dusty raisins and figs. But it's elegantly crisp and the exotic, uniquely spicy character is seductive. | Ice Wine | 87 |
69,908 | france | Made from Cabernet Franc, this light sunset-pink-colored wine has a rounded character. A touch of caramel fills out the palate and cuts down on the acidity. Red fruits and an orange tang leave a fresh taste. Drink now. | Domaine de la Lysardière | 84 |
42,540 | us | Ripe fruit flavors of berry and plum are enveloped in spice-cake highlights. The citrus-infused acids bring in a hint of grapefruit and lemon. This is a complex wine, with fascinating components, and beginning to pull itself together. | Darkness | 90 |
102,756 | argentina | Baked plum, molasses, balsamic vinegar and cheesy oak aromas feed into a palate that's braced by a bolt of acidity. A compact set of saucy red-berry and plum flavors features tobacco and peppery accents, while the finish is mildly green in flavor, with respectable weight and balance. | Felix | 87 |
128,423 | us | Sourced from the estate's Paderewski and Catapult vineyards, this blend of 32% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 10% Tempranillo and 8% Zinfandel bursts with blackberry, baking spice, violet and Concord grape aromas. Framed by firm but ready tannins, the palate shows blackberry, cola, white pepper and dried lavender flavors. | Estate Blend | 94 |
38,113 | germany | Mineral tones reverberate through this delicate, light-footed kabinett. It's sweet, with sun-ripened peach and apricot flavors, but ever-so-dainty on the palate, with refreshingly tart tangerine acidity. Drink now for its fresh, revitalizing feel with spicy Thai or Vietnamese fare. | Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett | 90 |
43,494 | us | Made from a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon, this blend also holds 4% of Malbec and 4% of Merlot, a hearty yet elegant showing of the appellation. Herbal sage and cedar combine with a waft of peppercorn and tobacco leaf to make for an inviting entry, before soft, approachable layers of black fruit enter the scene. The finish all about dark chocolate. | Sophia's Hillside Cuvée | 90 |
22,869 | us | This is a beautiful wine, fully expressive of the vineyard and vintage. It's showy in juicy red and black wild berries, with just-right additions of cinnamon and black pepper. Full bodied and concentrated, it remains approachable and an ideal companion to meaty fare. | Monte Rosso Vineyard | 93 |
90,391 | us | This proprietary, single-vineyard blend is 50% Cabernet Franc and 25% each Tannat and Malbec. Sharp and slightly volatile, the black-cherry palate is burried by herbal tannins. | Running Bare Mae's Vineyard | 86 |
21,070 | us | The 2010 Select is a step ahead of Torii Mor's single vineyard offerings, but holds to the common thread of hard, tart, tight wines with little flesh on their bones. Here the raspberry and strawberry fruit pokes through the herbs and tannins enough to warrant drinking sooner while waiting for the others to (possibly) soften up. | Dundee Hills Select | 87 |
32,824 | spain | Typical of Volver's wines, this everyday Monastrell opens with oaky, toasty, charred aromas of black cherry and blackberry. This is a little wiry and acidic, but it's also full and dense. Charred, spicy flavors of baked plum and clove finish with gusto and some heat. | Tarima | 87 |
63,182 | us | A standout amid a number of excellent red wines from winemaker Anthony Nappa, this unoaked Cabernet Franc (made with indigenous yeast) shines a spotlight on Cabernet Franc's raw, somewhat vulnerable expression. It's unabashedly herbal and green, almost minty, yet simultaneously luscious and berried in flavor. It's fleshy in its suppleness, yet elegantly framed within a structure of taut tannins and acidity. | Bordo | 92 |
128,760 | uruguay | Earthy, dusty, slightly cheesy plum and cassis aromas come with a floral note. This Tannat-led blend feels plummy and healthy, with direct acidity. Blackberry, plum and fig flavors finish smooth and chocolaty, with residual berry fruit. Drink through 2019. | Select Blend Reserva | 90 |
21,925 | us | This is made in a rich style, so the aroma is handsomely oaky, like buttered toast, the flavors are as rich as pear syrup and vanilla bean, the texture and body are full and the finish lingers. Fans of unoaked Chardonnay need not apply. | Reserve | 89 |
80,225 | us | Herbal peppercorn gives this wine an edge on the nose that speaks to grapes that were picked not overripe. The palate offers thick, smoky oak and perceptible sandalwood and cedar. On the finish is more of that herbal greenness. The wine is blended with tiny amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot. | Magnolia Series Stagecoach Vineyard | 86 |
126,195 | spain | Sweet and full of raspberry aromas, foresty scents and sandalwood. Overall it's a well-made, intriguing Grenache with a fleshy, sturdy body and deep cherry, berry and chocolate flavors. It's a bit tannic, but that only helps the structure. Finishes nicely, with dry spice and vanilla notes. | La Miranda de Secastilla | 88 |
68,681 | us | The aromas on this bottling are rich yet not overly ripe, with cola, sarsaparilla, candied black cherry and strong scents of baked blueberries. The palate shows impressive florality, with violet and lilac touches, as well as subtle creme de cassis flavors. It is simultaneously rich in body but light in flavors, well built for the cellar. | Grizzly | 92 |
90,617 | italy | This very informal boxed wine from Northern Italy shows a quality of fruit that spans from exotic papaya and mango to slightly oxidized tones of butterscotch candy and pineapple. It drinks easily enough. | Volére | 83 |
120,493 | argentina | Basic apple and vanilla bean aromas carry the nose to a plump, round palate with tropical flavors and banana. Feels peachy and tastes yeasty and sweet on the finish. Highly regular as a whole. | Unoaked | 84 |
94,221 | us | Lush and tasty, this is strikingly affordable for the alluring layers of aromas and flavors present. It begins with cherry pie on the nose alongside black licorice, bay leaf, roasting meats and mushrooms, and continues on the palate with soft and jammy berries. Yet it has a serious side too, with flavors of menthol and stewed tomatoes delivering the umami factor. | Wheelhouse | 92 |
27,842 | us | Fairly simple blackberry, olallieberry and strawberry fruits meet with just a touch of dried herbs and black spice on the nose of this bottling. It's very juicy on the sip, with more ollalieberry fruit. | Reserve | 86 |
9,690 | argentina | Savory, baked cassis and blackberry aromas show form and solidity, while the palate is deep and a little soft, with lush, slightly roasted berry and black currant aromas. Chocolaty on the finish yet not too heavy or forced. Not all that Syrah-like but it still smells and tastes good. | Reserve | 86 |
110,483 | us | This 2011 Lola is light and creamy, with hints of buttered apple, from aging in 18% new French oak. It finishes soft, supple and lightly spiced. | Lola Evergreen Vineyard | 88 |
44,198 | us | This dark, concentrated wine is jammy in red and black fruit, with a doughy hint of biscuits. On the heavier side, it is structured with a hit of acidity on the dry, tannic finish. A sizable wine, it will require sizable pairings to tame its strength. | Caton Vineyard Ballfield | 87 |
31,294 | france | Big, ripe, generous, this wine is on the rich side of the 2006 vintage. At this stage, it offers peach and apricot, with honeyed yeast flavors. The minerality crispens the texture, while black pepper and firm tannins suggest aging ability. | Le Fief de Grenouilles Grand Cru | 91 |
117,373 | italy | Aromas of charcuterie, smoke and grilled herb lead the nose. On the simple palate, a note of white pepper accents a red-berry core. It's easy drinking, with fresh acidity and soft tannins. | Tenuta Villa Cariola | 86 |
8,745 | us | Vintage after vintage, there's a smoky, dusty undertone to this intensely mineral Riesling. It's dry on the palate with streaks of fresh lemon, lime and herb that linger long and lean on the finish. Fine and fleeting in texture, yet remarkably powerful in presence. | Dry | 89 |
36,074 | us | Shows the firm tannins and full-bodied richness of Petite Sirah, but it's not an ager because it's a little too low in acid for the long haul. So enjoy it now for the wealth of blackberries, cherries, anise and mocha. | Estate | 89 |
92,648 | us | Made in the earthy style this pioneering winery is known for, showing mushroom-inflected wild strawberries, spices and sandalwood. The acid-tannin balance is such that this Pinot could age up to 6–8 years. | Lafond Vineyard Martin Ray Clone | 91 |
43,683 | france | This beautifully perfumed wine offers an appealing combination of red berry fruits, fragrant acidity and a firmer, dry background. The wine is already deliciously juicy and fruity, although its dry tannins and concentration promise further aging. Drink from 2018. | Vieilles Vignes | 91 |
20,677 | italy | A 70-30 blend of Catarratto and Chardonnay, this wine offers enormous freshness in the form of citrus blossom, white almond, honey, lemon mousse and basil leaf notes. It feels silky, crisp and light. | Meridiano 12 | 87 |
46,821 | us | Opens with light, earthy aromas of berries and oak and a curious waft of autumn leaves, then turns soft and simple in the mouth. It's a pretty wine, dry and with some good structure, but no special depth. Might improve in the cellar, but it's a gamble. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. —S.H. | Mosaic | 86 |
94,566 | spain | Aromas of apple and hay are slightly oily but nice. Bright acidity renders this fresh and not too chunky, while flavors of dry oak, melon and salted apple finish steady, with a hint of lemon. If you are interested in barrel-fermented Verdejo, this is a good place to start. | Fermentado en Barrica | 90 |
99,077 | us | This arresting wine has aromas of forest floor, strawberry and cola. It's light and lithe in feel yet still richly flavored with a lingering finish. | Reserve Lachini Vineyard | 92 |
67,039 | turkey | This wine features a bouquet of blackberry, toffee and mocha. It is very soft in the mouth, with flavors of blackberry, blueberry and vanilla and a nice tart finish. | Collection | 87 |
32,118 | italy | Delicate aromas of ripe orchard fruit and bread dough carry over to the dry but lightly effervescent palate along with Anjou pear and citrus. Crisp acidity gives it a clean finish. | Gaiante | 88 |
24,148 | us | An excellent wine—it's big and brawny, but magnificently packed with flavors of briary fruit, cola and spices. It has all the weight, depth and length one could want, yet it never loses its delicacy and elegance. It's pretty tart in acidity, but that could help it develop. Try after 2015. | Thomas Estate | 92 |
94,148 | us | Sexy, luscious aromas of buttered plums and seared beef fat invite the nose on this blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Mourvèdre, which proves more delicate than brawny. Beef char and blackberry paste power the palate, but it coalesces around a focused line of licorice and graphite. | Either Side of the Hill Glenrose Vineyard | 93 |
82,658 | germany | Intensely perfumed with notes of violet petals, potpourri and herbs, this is a stunning, elegant Riesling that's also powerfully structured on the palate. It's intensely ripe with stonefruit, but quite dry in style with reverberating lime-juice acidity and a deliciously astringent lime-pith note on the finish. | Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG Trocken | 91 |
38,741 | us | Made from Biodynamic-certified grapes, this opens in tangy cranberry and orange, a refreshingly bright lift for the variety. Full bodied, it teases in leather, pepper and a touch of smoky oak, remaining in balance as it plays out on the palate. | Flight | 90 |
119,771 | france | Intensely fruity, this has great acidity, fresh red fruits and delicious orange-zest tang. Pale in color, it is poised and elegant, leaving a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. | Les Folies par Marquis de Chasse | 87 |
16,655 | us | An oily character of tangerine skin, peach flesh and condensed nuts meets with caramel, pinched soda and cut stone-fruit freshness on the nose of this top bottling from the Los Gatos producer. The palate shows ripe Granny Smith apple flesh, seared pears and almond oil, with a sea-salt splash on the finish. | Diana's | 93 |
63,545 | portugal | This wood-aged, fortified Moscatel has retained its fruitiness while also showing older, wood and toast flavors. Perfumed and fragrant, with integrated acidity, enjoy this offering soon. | Colheita | 90 |
47,115 | portugal | Fermented in amphora in the traditional Alentejo style, this old-vine wine has a naturally oxidized character. It is a yeasty, ripe wine that is reminiscent of dry Sherry or Jura's Vin Jaune while preserving fine freshness. It is certainly a food wine, ripe and laden with apricot flavors at the end. Drink now. | Branco de Talha | 91 |
126,770 | spain | Blackberry, dark plum, mineral, char and leather aromas are what you want from a quality wine from Ribera del Duero. A layered, fresh palate houses lightly brined plum, black cherry and leathery flavors. A toasty finish with licorice notes hums along in fine form. Drink through 2021. | Semele | 91 |
112,131 | cyprus | Vanilla, cherry and violet on the nose lead into flavors of black fruit, spices and pepper in this balanced, crisp red. Complex but refreshing, with a food-friendly character. Pair with lamb, cheeses. | Agios Onoufrios | 87 |
81,960 | spain | Dusty aromas of prune, raisin and spice cake are a bit flat and bulky. This is chewy and on the fat side, with oak-led prune and black-plum flavors. A solid but top-heavy finish is full of fruit but not all that deep or layered. | Añares Reserva | 89 |
108,048 | italy | This opens with fruity aromas of plum and black berry, alongside whiffs of tilled earth and spice. It's still a bit closed but the palate reveals black cherry, raisin and clove supported by a tannic backbone. Drink 2015–2021. | Siir | 89 |
115,675 | germany | Lavender, stone fruit and sugar cookie notes scent this exuberant, aromatic wine. Dry in style, it's sprightly and lean with puckering lemon-lime flavors rounded out by a plump, peachy finish. | Herrenberg Alte Reben Trocken | 91 |
82,141 | argentina | Charred, almost burnt aromas dominate the nose on this muscular, tannic Malbec. Like the nose, this tastes largely of blackened hickory and coffee, meaning the fruit is buried under a lot of barrel weight. Drink through 2027. | Single Vineyard Las Compuertas | 91 |
50,599 | us | Dry and toughly tannic, with currant and oak flavors that have an edge of overripe raisins and prunes. Drink now. | Reserve | 83 |
94,338 | us | High alcohol and very ripe fruit combine to make this reminiscent of Port. It tastes of black currant and blackberry jam, with a hint of raisin. Although it won't please everyone, it is a good example of its warm-climate style. | Reserve | 85 |
93,069 | spain | Dark smoky, stout aromas of licorice, molasses and blackberry feed into a jammy palate with rock-hard, clamping tannins. Plum, blackberry and blueberry flavors are loud and intense, while this finishes with density, complexity, chewy tannins and a jammy essence. Drink through 2028. | Reserva | 92 |
83,527 | us | Strikingly fresh blueberry and blackberry flavors light up this dry, medium-bodied wine.Relatively light on the palate, it's leaner than most of its peers. | Old Vine | 86 |
100,916 | france | A blend of Merlot and Malbec, this is firm and still tannic, with a rich backdrop of broad fruits. Black currant and black cherry flavors are cut with acidity to give a tight texture. The aftertaste is smoky and ripe. The wine has good aging potential, so drink from 2017. | Château Soubiran | 86 |
53,300 | us | This wine is just over three-quarters Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Aromas of black currant, woodspice and a violet top note are followed by plentiful black-fruit flavors supported by firm tannins that need time to stretch their legs. | Legit | 88 |
78,839 | us | Cloudy and exuberant in saltwater taffy, this wine is crisp and vivid in lemon, tangerine and vanilla. The oak is well behaved and game to provide structure without obstruction. Pear and apple give it weight and body with a stony minerality playfully drawn on the finish. | Allen Vineyard | 93 |
107,835 | france | This wine is all about red berries and fresh cherries. Some tannins and an earthy edge to the palate add complexity. Drink this fruity, juicy wine now. | Couvent des Thorins | 88 |
80,607 | argentina | Fleshy, herbal black-fruit aromas include mild leafy notes. This blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ancellotta and Caladoc is intense in feel, with chewy depth and mild tannins. Meaty, baked flavors of boysenberry and blackberry finish solid, with creaminess and herbal notes. Drink through 2020. | Tito | 92 |
91,980 | austria | Ripe apple flavors are pervaded by yeasty richness. The palate is more slender than the nose at first suggests and is made more lively by tight, spritzy acidity. Yeasty notes give an added earthiness and beautifully long finish. | Nussberg | 89 |
86,805 | us | Intense aromas of day lilies, honey and spiced canned peaches abound in this not quite “dry” Riesling. The mouth feels a bit confected with so much sunny orange marmalade and lemondrop flavors, but the finish ends drier with a hint of bitter orange pith. | Dry | 85 |
23,193 | us | Coming from Monterey and Santa Cruz vineyards, this blend of 34% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 18% Mourvèdre, 21% Carignane and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon features notes of plum jam, sagebrush and root beer. It jumps off the palate with bright acidity and grippy tannins, delivering ripe berry fruit and chili pepper spices, enlivening more senses than just tastebuds. | Homestead | 93 |
84,119 | us | Sweet blackberry jam, currant and toasty oak flavors mark this softly tannic Cabernet. It's similar to the high-scoring 2009, with ripe blackberry, cherry and currant flavors, accented with new oak. But it's less complex, and the alcohol is considerably higher. Drink soon. | V Block | 87 |
98,974 | us | Big in berry and currant fruit, high in alcohol, hard in astringent tannins. Brazen indeed. But you know what? This Zin pulls off its balancing act. It's a spicy, briary, lusty wine that will pair well with slow-cooked, braised meat dishes, like lamb shanks. | Sommer Vineyard | 88 |
103,433 | spain | Black cherry, plum and currant aromas are young, bouncy and fresh as a whole. That pretty much describes the palate on this Garnacha-led blend: It's lively, rubbery, tannic and fresh. Blackberry, plum and black currant flavors finish tannic and grabby. Drink through 2017. | Vespres | 89 |
64,291 | us | Floral and exotic, this smells like a bowl of rose petals and orange blossoms marinating in lime juice. It feels loose, soft and medium bodied, with a discernible sweetness that offsets a hint of bitterness. | Riverboat Sweet White Wine | 84 |
102,638 | france | The wine is rich and concentrated for a Muscadet. With intense fruits and acidity, it is deliciously fruity and crisp. There is a tangy texture that gives the wine zest and minerality. The aftertaste is so fresh and zingy. | Les Trois Versants Vieilles Vignes Sur Lie | 90 |
78,421 | australia | This is a full-throttle, rich and moderately dense Shiraz with bold aromas of raspberry and plum. Chocolate notes develop on the palate, adding more complexity. Velvety on the finish, where there's also a touch of alcoholic warmth. Imported by International Vines, Inc. | RSW | 90 |
112,225 | us | A rich texture and rather ripe fruit flavors make this softer and broader in taste than many of its peers. Flavors like Fuji apple and Bartlett pear are appealing, and the mouthfeel is smooth and easy rather than crisp. | Blue Quail | 85 |
111,293 | italy | You'll find subdued aromas of leather, red currant and forest floor on this blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot. The simple palate delivers mature plum and toast offset by drying tannins. Drink soon. | LeccioMoro | 86 |
75,165 | us | Toasted hazelnut and apple flavors infuse this wine's light- to medium-bodied frame, which comes with a coarse, foamy bead. | Brut | 84 |