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18,034 | us | Petite Sirah is Concannon's specialty, and their Livermore vineyard makes a California classic. The wine is varietally true, with firm, dry tannins framing massive flavors of berries, cherries, chocolate, plums and Asian spicebox. Should age effortlessly for a very long time, in a proper cellar. | Reserve | 92 |
72,339 | chile | Every vintage this wine pulls the same score, so there's something to be said about consistency. This bottling is neutral on the nose, with hints of dust and melon. The palate is clean and citrusy in feel, with melon and green herb notes. An easy finish seems right given the precedings. | Reserva | 86 |
120,864 | portugal | Old vines in this case means over 20 years old. The result is a wine that has richness and a delicious creamy texture as well as refreshing swathes of citrus acidity. It could even age, so drink now and until 2018. | QM Vinhas Velhas | 91 |
125,457 | us | This bottling is a reference to the Guns 'n' Roses hit song, and proves to be quite a destination itself, with aromas of cocoa, coffee, smoked meats, ginger snaps and cinnamon strudel against a canvas of deep blueberry. Tannins provide tension on the palate, with rich flavors of mocha and blackberry, coming in just a tad hot. | Paradise City | 93 |
77,410 | austria | Yeast and citrus, chervil and white pepper meet on the nose. The palate blends a streak of pure citrus into all of this and lends sharp aromatic focus to the spicy, almost salty core. This is taut and toned, linear and long without a spare ounce of fat. Exciting and racy. | Loibner | 93 |
117,113 | france | Firm and structured, this wine offers dark tannins and concentration. It has the acidity of the year but with a solid texture. There are hints of the perfume and the delicious fruit to come, but they will take time to show. Don't drink this wine with its potential before 2022. | Les Porêts-Saint-Georges Premier Cru | 93 |
90,847 | new zealand | This wine combines complexity and an appealingly gentle texture to make for a compelling whole. Smoky oak influences fade into the background as the wine airs, leaving the mélange of plum, black cherry and herbal notes lingering on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now–2012. | Te Muna Road Vineyard | 91 |
96,285 | us | Pale yellow-pink in color, this sparkler shows watermelon rind and flesh, red pear skins, orange zest and plush nectarine on the very accessible nose, which will please veterans and neophytes alike. The palate combines a baking soda character with stone fruit and ripe Asian pear slices. | Cork Jumper Brut Rosé | 92 |
2,950 | us | This is a pretty wine, and the initial flavors are soft and mature, suggesting a wine that's ready to drink now. In the mouth it falls away quickly with a slightly oxidized character that suggests an early fade is on the way. It's gentle and drinks well enough right now, with some barrel notes of caramel and coffee beefing up the finish. | Nicholas Estate | 86 |
32,180 | france | With some good concentration and hints of the wood aging, this ripe, full wine has both fruit and tannins. A stalky, black currant element adds texture as well as a fresh aftertaste. Drink from 2016. | Cuvée Prestige | 86 |
30,318 | spain | Cherry and berry aromas are earthy, leathery and a touch stalky, with a note of compost. A round, fairly full mouthfeel and lightly oaked, medicinal flavors of black plum and berry fruits finish short. | Vendimia Seleccionada | 85 |
100,937 | us | Muted on the nose, this tightly wound white is thickly textured yet light bodied in fruit and power. Apple and melon are the stars of the show, gently riding a wave of chalky tannin. | Signpost | 86 |
88,687 | us | The color is light but that's deceptive. Brooding aromas of coffee, smoke, peat, earth, mineral and fire pit lead to lightly styled but rich, focused savory flavors that display both deftness and intensity, with a sense of texture. | Stonessence | 94 |
55,046 | us | This rosé boasts slightly meaty aromas, plus a healthy dose of limes and berries. Feels big in the mouth and slightly soft, so maybe it's not totally dry, or maybe it's just an oversized rosé with relatively low acidity. Either way, it'll go down just fine this summer. | Lot 57 - Limited Edition | 85 |
11,027 | italy | Oak extract dominates the nose on this wine together with aromas of Golden Delicous apple and lemon zest. The palate offers lemon, oak, vanilla and clove, but it lacks the fruit richness needed to support the oak. | Beyond the Clouds | 87 |
58 | chile | Lightly herbal strawberry and raspberry aromas are authentic and fresh. On the palate, this is light and juicy, with snappy, lean flavors of red fruit and dry spice. The finish is dry and oaky. | Reserve | 85 |
82,216 | us | While very fruity, fresh and ripe tasting, this medium-bodied wine also has good acidity for balance. Light touches of vanilla, butter and nutmeg add welcome complexity. | Family Reserve | 87 |
24,940 | us | This is an interesting bottle from sourced fruit (rather than estate-grown). Ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit is matched to ripe tannins; the wine is dark, almost sultry, and the flavors flow seamlessly across the palate. There is a spicy lift and a hint of pickle barrel (American oak?) that concludes the presentation. | Reserve | 88 |
95,343 | us | Black plum, deep strawberry, raw beef, smoke and graphite show on the nose of this bottling by Mike Mooney. Rich and dark flavors of cooked cherry are bolstered by a prominent chaparral-scrub spice, with wild mint, thyme and bay leaf elements, ending on a eucalyptus-oil note. | Tondre Grapefield | 91 |
15,747 | us | From the mighty mountainous site, this 100% varietal wine is densely compact and thick, with a lift of acidity that keeps it fresh despite its power. Black currant, black cherry, graphite and sage combine effortlessly to provide fruit and complexity. | Stagecoach Vineyard | 91 |
3,884 | us | This red wine, named for the chef at the winery restaurant, is fruity and high-toned, with lots of cherry and berry flavor. All neutral oak, soft tannins, ready to drink. | Frank Chiullino Chef Blend Red | 86 |
53,017 | portugal | This is a gravel- and mineral-textured wine that has a very structured feel, with red berry flavors and firm tannins. Still young, it is a wine that should soften, so wait until 2016. | Morgado da Canita | 86 |
68,316 | austria | A hint of passion fruit mingles with yeasty tones in this wine's aroma. The palate doles out savory, sage-like notes in a concentrated, textural frame. It finishes with a lemony, lip-smacking and refreshing fillip. | Haidviertel | 91 |
111,606 | spain | For affordable amontillado, this is downright excellent. Smells nutty and oily, maybe a touch sharp, but well within normal parameters. Feels fresh, round and comfortable, with lots of core fruit flavor, nuttiness, sweet toffee and caramel. Finishes with toasted pecan flavors and peanut butter notes. Semidry in style. | Amontillado | 90 |
34,727 | us | Michael David continues to showcase some of the more unusual grape varieties. This Tannat is big shouldered, rich and decadent, and it tastes brambly, which Zinfandel fans will appreciate. It's full of jammy red fruit and leather notes, with a long finish. | Inkblot | 88 |
12,009 | italy | This is a gorgeously extracted and dense wine with thick concentration and intense notes of ripe fruit, blackberry jam, dried currant, tar, asphalt and resin. The aromas are immediate and opulent but the wine also delivers a streamlined and polished mouthfeel that suits it very nicely. | Riserva di Costasera | 92 |
108,324 | chile | Chunky, herbal berry and plum aromas are the introduction. A tight, grabby, tannic palate delivers herbal plum and berry flavors backed by scratchy tannins. Overall, this is a good and fair rendition of Chilean Cabernet. | Reserva | 87 |
71,784 | france | This blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Cinsault comes from a 100-acre property in the center of the Côtes de Provence. The wine is ripe and with great fruit. There is a touch of spice and pepper that gives the wine an attractive edge. It is all about delicious red-currant and orange-zest fruit. Drink now. | Fleur de l'Amaurigue | 90 |
122,624 | chile | This lighter-style Cab offers berry-fruit and black-tea flavors, and nut and oak finish. It's an easy quaffer, but nothing to mull over. | Reserva | 84 |
112,833 | us | An unusual blend of Viognier (50%), Chardonnay (19%), Sauvignon Blanc (19%) and Pinot Grigio, this wine offers reserved aromas of ripe banana that lead to stone fruit and citrus flavors that drink a hair off dry. The varieties don't entirely mesh but it still brings enjoyment. | Springline | 86 |
102,261 | us | Hints of sweet oak meld beautifully with full-fledged fruit aromas and flavors of dark plum and black cherry in this full-bodied wine. It unfolds from a mildly spicy nose to a rich, warm palate sensation and lingering finish. One of several single-vineyard expressions, the Savoy Vineyard is now the FEL estate vineyard. | Savoy Vineyard | 93 |
87,373 | us | Nutty and toasty on the nose, this blend of Mourvèdre, Syrah and Petit Syrah is medium to full bodied, and it offers a dark raspberry flavor, plus firm tannins and supporting acids. | El Serrano | 85 |
24,866 | us | Herbes de Provence, lavender soap and baked cherry scents meld with a background of desiccated black fruit. Medium to full in body, this bears brawny tannins and assertive acids, making it a great wine to pair with hearty dishes like sausage-studded Catalonian bean stew. | La Dolce Vita Piemontese | 87 |
41,032 | us | Pepper, ollallieberry, roasted pork and a violet-flavored candy aroma comprise the nose on this wine from a vineyard north of the Santa Maria Valley. Zesty acidity on the palate cuts through the boysenberry, anise and game flavors, making for a lively wine. | Colson Canyon Vineyard | 89 |
51,636 | us | The aromas are brooding, with notes of plum, barrel spice, incense and black cherry. The palate is rich and concentrated with blackberry flavors, backed by firm tannins that need some time to settle in. It's high on the hedonistic scale. | Shaw Vineyard | 93 |
66,067 | argentina | Fresh, minerally lime aromas set up a zesty palate with lemon-lime, pineapple and apple flavors. There's nothing complicated about this snappy white, which finishes with some bitterness and lasting acidity. | Los Cardos | 87 |
106,485 | us | This Bordeaux blend is a little rough around the edges. It has a sharp, jammy feeling, and seems too sweet in raspberry- and cherry-pie filling. Will appeal to fans of an easy drinking, accessible style of a Cabernet-based wine. | Mon Amour | 85 |
120,030 | italy | Made with Malvasia grapes that have been dried for 40 days, this intense, savory dessert wine opens with aromas of dates, dried apricot and a hint of thyme. The persistent aromas carry over to the velvety, concentrated palate, along with candied citrus and orange honey. The long, lingering finish closes on a toasted almond note. | Carlo Hauner Passito Riserva | 94 |
86,319 | italy | This blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot commences with aromas of black plum, green bell pepper, blue flower and balsamic notes. The juicy palate delivers a core of black cherry along with black pepper, espresso and chocolate. Still tightly tannic, it also shows the warmth of the vintage. Drink 2015–2018. | Riserva | 88 |
4,638 | argentina | Generous oak is reflected via aromas of hickory and smoke on the nose of this lusty but refined blend of Cabernet and Malbec. In the mouth, rugged tannins and high acidity suggest further cellaring. Flavors of plum, berry, chocolate and tomato sauce finish with dry, pulling tannins and a sense of acidic freshness. Drink through 2027. | Nicolas Catena Zapata | 94 |
64,898 | argentina | Cigar box, green olive, herbal notes and field scents define the bouquet on this single-vineyard Cabernet. With bright acidity, the palate displays raciness along with oak-driven flavors of chocolate, mint, vanilla and herbal berry fruits. A lasting finish is spicy, herbal and mildly green in flavor. | Don David Finca la Urquiza #8 | 88 |
51,728 | us | Quite light in color with almost an orange hue, this wine brings exuberant aromas of white pepper, fresh herb, red fruit, stem, smoked meat and potpourri. The palate is light, elegant and transparent in style with vibrant fruit, spice and savory flavors that linger on the extended finish and kick it up a notch. The oak influence is dialed way back. It delivers a lot of enjoyment on its own but should really sing at the dinner table. | Golden Block Boushey Vineyard | 92 |
71,695 | spain | Light, tropical aromas of citrus fruits form the bouquet. This is fresh but standard in feel, with flavors of lettuce, green herbs, white fruits and brine. The finish feels reasonably good but doesn't offer much flavor. | Brut Nature Reserva | 86 |
96,717 | us | Oak brings strong buttered toast and vanilla flavors to this Chardonnay. But it's also a powerhouse from the vineyard, with massive orange, pineapple and apricot flavors. May even have some botrytis, to judge from the honeyed sweetness. Yet for all the opulence, the finish is dry. | Barrel Fermented | 92 |
65,881 | us | Here is a broadly appealing, instantly approachable white wine with mouthwatering flavors of melon, white peach, pineapple and still more exotic tropical fruits. The wine is round and full, forward and just a little tart, but nicely supported with sweet, spicy barrel flavors. | Stillwater Creek Vineyard | 90 |
35,600 | germany | Made in a powerful, almost dry style with 12% alcohol, this is not a typical kabinett. The aromas boast admirably pure pear and pineapple scents, but the flavors show slaty, spicy complexity—this is much more than simply fruity. The texture is creamy and the lingering finish shows off more spice and stones. Might age, but it's so impressive now, why wait? | Rotlack Kabinett | 91 |
63,636 | us | A heady mix of herbs, cedar and milk chocolate, it's generous in black cherry and spicy pepper, a worthwhile textural challenge to the tongue and the mind, complex and layered. With smoky, heavy tannins, it'll enjoy some time to think in the cellar, the finish still rich and thick. | Crossfire Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard | 93 |
74,815 | italy | Impossibly intense and rich, Giusto di Notri is a compelling blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that takes brutal hold of your senses thanks to its amazing density and texture. The long list of aromas generated here includes black cherry, spice, tobacco and cola and the wine glides in excruciating slow motion over the palate. | Giusto di Notri | 95 |
102,700 | germany | White grapefruit, peach and blossom notes are perfumed and pretty on this dry, full-bodied Riesling. The palate feels weighty and ripe, but bright, with flavors of quince jelly and yellow plum, along with a zesty, focused minerality that carries from start to finish. | Hochheimer Domdechaney Erstes Gewächs Trocken | 90 |
22,016 | spain | This is a solid Verdejo, with citrusy acidity and pulp to the palate. It shows modest melon and apple aromas and citrus and green herb flavors that finish with no major changes. | Colorea | 86 |
102,050 | us | Made in a rich, ripe style, this Chenin Blanc-based blend has enough acidity for balance. It offers rich golden mango, orange and honey flavors. | White Elephant | 84 |
117,756 | france | Full bodied, rich and ripe, this wine has a minerally texture and is loaded with tropical fruit, citrus and apricot flavors. It's a serious selection that needs some aging. This is one of a series of single-vineyard wines from the Comte de Ternay estate. | Château de Rully La Bressande Cuvée Comte R. de Ternay Premier Cru | 91 |
74,492 | us | Not to be confused with the winery's Vintner's Reserve, this has a limited two-barrel production and is priced lower. While cranberry and citrus flavors feature in both, this one has a pretty, lingering chocolate note, suggesting extended aging in oak. | Reserve | 89 |
82,578 | uruguay | A mixture of spice, raisin and cheese aromas makes for a challenging nose and first impression. In the mouth, this Tannat clamps down hard with tannins. Roasted, oaky blackberry flavors are dark and spicy, while the finish is rugged and pounding, with savory lasting flavors. | Arretxea Grand Reserve Estate Bottled | 88 |
31,177 | us | Half Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this Rocks District wine offers appealing aromas of tobacco, milk chocolate, herbs and plum. The flavors have an elegant styling but still have plenty of depth with firm tannins backing them up. It will be best after 2018. | Stone River | 90 |
71,171 | italy | This is an attractive 50-50 blend of Cab and Syrah with thick, lush notes of sweet vanilla, black pepper and ripe cherry. It takes a modern, New World approach and stands on its own in terms of complexity and persistence; it's clean and fresh in the mouth with polished tannins. | Cacciacone | 92 |
60,706 | france | This tight and steely wine is fresh with crisp fruits and a strongly herbaceous character. It offers gooseberry, grapefruit and intense, youthful acidity that needs to calm down. Give this very young wine until the end of 2016. | Empreinte Blanc | 89 |
29,866 | chile | Boysenberry, cassis and baked plum aromas give this a berry driven outlook. The palate is thick and saturated but well balanced, with blackberry, cassis, tea and herbal flavors. On the finish, plum, prune and baked flavors blend with spice to create a nice ending. Drink through 2016. | Cuvée Don Reca Limited Release | 89 |
62,943 | australia | Dark, smoky aromas have high-toned black cherry fruit underneath. On the palate, the smoke and black cherry continue, on a rather slight, feminine frame. A wine that will complement, not overpower, food. | Basket Pressed | 87 |
46,817 | us | Bone dry and light, with cranberry, cola and tomato flavors in a silky package. This is a wine that seems to be an expression of its vineyard. It's not a rich wine, nor one to age beyond a year or so. But it possesses an earthy honesty. —S.H. | Aquarius Ranch | 86 |
75,732 | us | Here's a solid effort from a challenging (cool) vintage. Good, clean red fruit is touched with accents of citrus, tobacco and mocha. It's all in good balance, with ripe tannins and clear varietal character. | Estate Grown | 89 |
83,289 | us | Pleasant floral aromas and sunny fruit-bowl flavors meet light buttery, earthy touches in this rather light-bodied wine. This shows nice complexity on the palate, with pear, peach and apple flavors. | Omira Hills | 86 |
21,335 | italy | Here's a less formal expression of Garganega that would pair with eggplant curry and fragrant basmati rice. Aromatically speaking, the wine is extremely floral with layers of lemon blossom and jasmine. | Corte del Sole | 86 |
105,560 | france | 92–94. Barrel sample. Wood and mint aromas yield a wine that is darkly tannic, with a distinct black-coffee flavor. It's a powerful, concentrated wine with fruit hiding behind the dense structure. | Barrel Sample | 93 |
92,064 | france | Melon and peach aromas start out fine but lose clarity. Citrus flavors that aren't quite full precede mild lemon and banana on the tail end. Nondescript and turns hot at the end. Kosher. | Estate Bottled | 81 |
31,380 | portugal | A dry Vinho Verde that has crisp citrus as well as riper yellow fruits. A blend of Alvarinho with Trajadura, it comes from the north of Vinho Verde. It's perfumed, fresh and crisp while showing a full texture. Drink starting in late 2014. | Torre de Menagem Escolha | 88 |
32,878 | us | The vineyard is in the northwestern, coolest part of the Highlands, which is most susceptible to the chilly winds that blow in from Monterey Bay. You can taste the salty tang of the sea, and the wine certainly is high in acidity. It's also deep in cherry, raspberry, currant, cola and spice flavors. Delicious now, and should mellow over the next six years. | Sleepy Hollow Vineyard | 92 |
99,237 | us | Intriguing aromas suggest barrel spices, vanilla and green herbs, with some of the notes seeming to tussle. The plum flavors are sweet with tart acidity and lightly chalky tannins. | Limited Release | 88 |
29,153 | france | This is rich, complex and full of ripe fruit. A firm structure underlies the richness, lending concentration and density. The fruit is still reticent and will show more generously in another year. Age for five years. | Les Charmes Premier Cru | 92 |
67,632 | france | A very perfumed, fragrant and refreshing wine. It is full in the mouth, ripe, smelling of hedgerow blossoms and having a touch of spring in its fruits. Ready to drink, but also keep until 2016. | Cuvée Tradition | 87 |
34,520 | us | Too much tobacco on this wine that comes off as slightly overripe and sweet. | Canterbury Vineyards | 83 |
68,610 | austria | A spicy, wood-aged Chardonnay, its ripe tropical fruit deliciously melded into the texture. It is rounded and full-bodied with a fine citrus acidity among all the richness. Age for another and it will be delicious. | Lama | 90 |
86,906 | australia | Sure it's oaky, but it's good oak, contributing complex aromas of burnt sugar, smoke and bacon fat to an otherwise straightforward peach-and-pear-flavored Chardonnay. The disparate elements converge in a harmonious finish that invites you back for another sip. | James Paddock | 88 |
56,686 | spain | Aromas of black cherry, cassis and alfalfa are ripe and appealing. This is 95% Monastrell with 5% Garnacha; the palate feels ripe, fresh and free-flowing, while flavors of blackberry and chocolate are moderate but appealing. A long, toasty, blackened finish is in excellent shape; drink through 2020. | X Alphabet Wines | 91 |
97,150 | france | Soft Pinot Noir gives this warm, rounded wine. Red-berry fruits are freshly cut with acidity while keeping the fruitiness to the fore. This bright, juicy wine is ready to drink. | Morogues | 87 |
113,767 | chile | Plenty of oak is manifested on the nose as mocha, coffee and vanilla, but there's also prune, herbs, tobacco and spearmint in this blend of 65% Syrah and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. Shows big cassis, blackberry and bitter chocolate flavors on a tight, almost narrow palate. Finishes with tannic grip and blast of espresso. | 1865 Limited Edition | 89 |
25,957 | spain | Pure berry and plum aromas are nuanced by notes of tobacco, cedar and spice. This wine is tight and rock solid on the palate, with laser-like focus. Flavors of plum, blackberry and toasty oak finish woody, smoky and resiny. Best from 2016 through 2023. | Finca El Otero | 93 |
107,839 | france | This wine has dry tannins and some concentration as well as the bright, cherry-fresh Beaujolais fruit. That gives it a serious side with structure and potential. The 100% Gamay vineyard is on slopes in the heart of Beaujolais Villages. Drink from 2016. | Cuvée Tracot | 88 |
104,614 | argentina | Roasted, earthy aromas of herbs and tomato play off red-berry scents. This wine is full in body and feel, with earthy, baked flavors of red plum and red currant. Acidity rises up on the finish, which otherwise shows vanilla oak and raw tannins. | Coleccion | 85 |
125,242 | us | Full bodied and robust, this wine is abundant in earthy mint, strawberry and rhubarb,. It is also fully infatuated with its cool-climate aromatics of sea breeze and morning fog. Cherry rules the day on the palate, taking on a richness across the voluptuous finish. | Stanly Ranch | 92 |
118,621 | france | Soft notes of apple compote perfume the nose. The palate has the same soft but distinct freshness of ripe, juicy apple. The friendly aromas could do with more definition on the palate, but this is a simple, clean wine. | Tradition | 86 |
37,930 | france | Dominated by minerality, this is a flinty and steel textured wine. It has some richness while remaining straight and narrow. With its structured character, it will need to age for over several years. | La Demoiselle de Bourgeois | 91 |
52,446 | chile | This opens with plum and floral aromas, with freshness coming up from the bouquet. A zesty palate runs along a beam of bright acidity, while spicy raspberry core flavors finish peppery and with a burst of toasty oak. Just 50 cases made. | Alazan CJ's Barrel | 90 |
123,251 | france | An already mature, toasty Champagne, with yeast, dry toast and almond flavors. The grapefruit edge from primary fruits is there, but this wine is filling out, becoming deliciously open and certainly entering maturity. Enjoy as a food Champagne. | Blanc de Blancs Brut | 90 |
31,642 | us | Diminished white-apricot and apple-like aromas lead to a yielding, medium-weight palate, which comes with a sense of flesh and a hint of pastry shell. | Estate Grown | 85 |
128,076 | us | Subtle smoke notes accent tangerine, lemon and lime in this invigorating dry Riesling. Fermented via ambient yeast, its refinement and restrained elegance sets it apart from Casa Larga's other Rieslings. The finish is lingering yet fresh. | Wild Ferment | 89 |
47,726 | france | This rich, structured wine is packed with both firm tannins and rich red fruits. Still young, it has all the makings of a dense, balanced wine that will reflect the great fruit of the vintage. Age this smoky, full-bodied wine and drink from 2017. | Cuvée les Rochettes | 92 |
71,308 | australia | The 2007 Gosling manages to combine savory, spicy complexity with bold fruit, delivering peppery, herbal notes alongside cherry and blueberry flavors. It's mouthfilling, with a creamy texture, yet retains a sense of freshness on the lingering finish. Drink now-2020. | The Gosling Roennfeldt Road | 92 |
22,527 | us | Coming from the former owner of Domaine Alfred (now Chamisal Vineyards) this lip-smacking wine starts with a yeasty, Granny Smith apple nose. The flavors are tightly acidic yet plush at the same time: bitter apple skins mixing up with ripe pluots. | Speizer Family Vineyard | 89 |
60,070 | us | Cedar and resin notes rise to the fore in this full-bodied wine that's basic and hearty, with blackberry and dried herb flavors. | Estate St. Helena Highway | 86 |
45,200 | chile | Rubber and earth aromas lead to a mix of berry fruit scents and a pinch of vinegar. It's firm in the mouth, with cranberry and herbal raspberry flavors. Gives about as much as it can but at the same time it shows a tart, basic, mildly herbal DNA. | Selected Terroir | 84 |
64,937 | us | Too acidic for comfort, with a harsh bite that's almost vinegary. Too bad, because the underlying cherry and cola flavors are just fine. | Numbers | 83 |
109,543 | us | An absolutely delicious Cabernet, with ripe blackberry, black currant, milk chocolate and spicy oak flavors. Beyond the richness is a superb structure of gorgeously refined tannins and just enough acidity to give balance. So easy to drink, so elegant, you could drain the bottle tonight. But it will age effortlessly through 2018. | Showket Vineyard | 94 |
94,846 | us | From a hot, sandy site in the heart of the Wahluke Slope, this was barrel fermented in neutral oak. The aromas are an inviting mélange of spice, clove, lime and light tropical fruits, and the wine has natural poise and balance. Green apple, lime and peach come into play, along with streaks of butterscotch. | Talcott Vineyard | 89 |
119,458 | us | This is for people who want the basic Pinot experience at an everyday price. It's silky in texture but brightened with tart acidity and jammy raspberry, cola and sandalwood flavors. | Reserve | 83 |
34,217 | portugal | Big and fruity, this is a forward and fresh wine. It has all the weight of ripe Touriga Nacional, perfumed and rich with blackberry fruits. A soft tannic background gives structure to the immediately attractive acidity and fruitiness. | Bridão Colheita Seleccionada | 86 |
88,433 | us | This eye-opening blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Petite Sirah is dark and sexy in color, showing aromas of black cherry, sarsaparilla and black tobacco on a densely complex nose. It is soft and lush on the palate, with caramelized blueberry and black-cherry flavors, boosted by a touch of smoked meat. | Silken Reserve | 93 |
79,271 | italy | Fruity and fresh, this has aromas of red berry and pomegranate. The scents flow through to the easygoing palate along with raspberry and bright acidity. | Molino a Vento | 86 |
64,174 | italy | Toast, underbrush, leather, truffle, mature black-skinned berry and game are some of the aromas you'll find on this. The round, juicy palate offers ripe Morello cherry, a hint of stewed berry, grilled herb, hazelnut and clove while firm, fine-grained tannins offer seamless support. Drink 2018–2025. | Rabajà | 92 |
68,866 | us | Jammy aromas and flavors that are as rich as maple syrup give a sweet accent to this full-bodied and mouth-filling wine. It has a touch of tannin for grip and finishes on the sweet side. | Uncaged | 86 |