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117,749 | france | There is a fine mineral-driven backbone to this ripe, concentrated and fruity wine, which gives its dense apricot and pineapple flavors great structure. It needs to age for at least four years. | Château de Rully Saint Jacques Cuvée R. de Ternay | 91 |
116,145 | us | This 100% varietal, barrel-fermented wine from the hallowed site delivers a grip of tension and balanced weight, providing power within its layers of texture. Earthy and pungent with tobacco and herb scents, it offers leather, cedar and black cherry flavors in equal amounts, finishing with length and grace. | Beckstoffer To Kalon | 97 |
8,178 | bulgaria | This ruby-colored wine offers aromas of black cherry and notes of green pepper and summer farmstand. It has flavors of black cherry, cherry cola and cassis, with soft tannins and a bright burst of acidity in the finish. | Le Photographe | 87 |
8,181 | us | Petit Verdot (38%) takes the lead on this blend, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (26%), Merlot (12%), Cabernet Franc (12%) and Malbec. The aromas come off as leafy and green, with notes of dates, flowers and spice. The palate is quite light and elegant, not having the heft to stand on its own. The extraction seems dialed way back. | Estate | 87 |
66,662 | france | This family estate, established since the 14th century, has produced a light, beautifully fruity wine in the difficult 2013 vintage. With red fruits and soft tannins, it is fully of ripe berry flavors cut by acidity.A light structure in the background will allow the wine to age, although it is ready to drink now. | Chaponnière | 88 |
109,274 | france | Faint rose petal notes still perfume the peachy fruit. The palate is rich, medium sweet and honeyed, as though peach and citrus were soaked in honey. This is fresh and rich, rounded and poised, tipping the scales just a little bit more on the rich side. The spice on the finish is reminiscent of honeysuckle. | Steingrubler Grand Cru | 91 |
99,280 | greece | This Agiorgitiko and Syrah blend is an earthy mélange of pepper, blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors of black fruit, red cherry and vanilla spice. Balanced and focused, it's a wine for sipping and pairing with food. Think pork or lamb. | Mediterranean Red | 84 |
42,738 | us | A light, cool vintage yields a fine and refined effort, offering a pretty mix of citrus, apple and melon fruit. It's underscored with balanced, lemony acids and a touch of minerality. | Stoller Vineyards Ian's Reserve | 91 |
53,335 | portugal | This relies on its ripe fruit to convey the rich flavors of the Douro. Its black fruit flavors dominate the broad tannic structure, with a light hint of wood aging. It's bold, chunky and ready to drink. | Sagrado Tinto | 87 |
42,150 | us | Dark, spicy and deeply flavored, this Cabernet is dense and concentrated in blackberry and cassis flavors, with a stony minerality at its core. The fruit is so ripely expansive, it tastes sweet on the finish, yet the wine is utterly dry. It's good now despite the hard mountain tannins, but should begin to blossom after 2014. | Bismark Mountain Vineyard | 91 |
71,193 | spain | These are the kinds of Best Buys we love. In the case of Muruve's '04 crianza, the wine overdelivers by a sum and a half. The nose brims with cola, tar, menthol and other dark aromas, while the big but balanced palate delivers a belt of blackberry and plum flavors along with chewy, ripe tannins. Good now with grilled meat, but will age for another five years should you want to invest in more than one bottle. | Crianza | 91 |
54,772 | france | A structured, ageworthy wine that has fragrant, smoky black currant fruits, layered with firm tannins. It is finely balanced, elegant, its acidity just the right balance to the developing rich fruits. For aging over 3–4 years. | Le Grand Bouqueteau Réserve | 92 |
121,020 | austria | This is fresh, bright and majoring on slightly stony, flinty lemon notes on a slender body. Drink soon, it will provide ample refreshment. | Steinhaus Reserve | 88 |
20,561 | italy | This delicious Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend offers an alluring fragrance of blackberry, red currant and thyme punctuated by tarry, leather aromas. The palate shows ample plum flavor layered with chocolate and cinnamon accents, as well as round, polished tannins. | Alleanza | 91 |
97,465 | france | The vivid, deeply pink shade of this sparkler promises freshness. Both the nose and palate are chock-full of fruit: Tart red apple, strawberry and a touch of peach fill the head. The mousse is lively and frothy, the finish is dry, fresh and very moreish. | Brut Rosé | 89 |
85,902 | france | Aromas of anise and black plum flesh along with hints of eucalyptus and leather abound on the nose, while flavors of fresh-picked black berries fill out the medium-weight mouth. Well balanced with a satiny texture, moderate tannins and a long, spicy finish. | Réserve du Château | 89 |
34,114 | france | Fresh, juicy, tart but ripe apple fruit characterizes nose and palate. This is dry and utterly appetizing, racy and fresh, yet full of that apple juiciness, made all the more lively by lemon zest notes and a hint of spicy honey. A wine that is alive through and through and still very primary. This is dry and slender and will develop. Drink 2016–2025. | Schlossberg Grand Cru | 93 |
89,521 | france | Smells plummy and ripe but tastes of bright cherries and shows a lean, claret-style mouthfeel. It's a little thin, but still manages to provide pleasure. Finishes with tasty mocha and toast shadings. White Wine | Fierte de Malesan | 84 |
24,524 | france | This is a rich, rounded and concentrated wine. Good structure comes both from the wood aging and from the acidity of the apple and apricot fruits. Developing slowly, it will become an impressive, ripe wine. Drink from 2018. The grapes come from the highest vineyard in Chassagne, just under the woods. | En PImont | 91 |
90,735 | austria | A particularly rich, unctuous wine, its ripe and oily texture a foil for the lime acidity, the botrytis and the tangy honey flavors. It's an impressive full-in-the-mouth wine, worth aging for several years. | TBA | 91 |
63,972 | new zealand | High toned red fruit, cola, and baking spice notes are revealed after some vigorous swirling in this initially shy wine. Tightly wound tannins on the palate are balanced by a good lick of acidity and fairly prominent oak. | Three Canoes Lease Block | 85 |
90,562 | portugal | Open and fruity, this delicious, already drinkable wine is a typical Portuguese blend that's dominated by Touriga Nacional. It has an attractive perfumed aroma along with toasty wood flavors and black currant freshness. The combination is full, forward and delicious now. | Bridão Classico | 88 |
56,175 | spain | This is a just-acceptable wine with latex, roasted berry and plastic-like aromas. It's heavy in the mouth, with jumbled, roasted flavors of rubbery fruit and forced oak. | Unus Old Vine | 81 |
82,436 | spain | Starts out muddled and murky, and eventually settles on rich, raisiny and slightly stewed. Seeing that this is Toro, some overripeness is almost a given, and thus the black fruit and licorice flavors are expected. Finishes warm, toasty and short, with a candied hollowness. | Crianza | 86 |
22,166 | israel | With 18 months in French oak and another 18 months in bottle before release, this is a developed and complex wine with serious cassis and blackberry flavors accented by notes of menthol, tea leaves, cocoa nibs and black currant leaf. Structured and firm with velvety tannins and a long finish, this will continue to develop if cellared. | Yatir Forest Kosher | 87 |
22,972 | france | This intensely crisp selection shows its red-currant-driven acidity immediately. It is a fragrant, refreshing wine, very food-oriented with its dry character. It has touch of toast and a taut, minerally finish. | Rosé de Saignée Brut | 87 |
24,106 | italy | French oak, coconut, underbrush and a balsamic aroma follow through to the full-bodied palate along with licorice, espresso, dried cherry and raw cranberry. Raspy tannins provide the assertive frame work and clench the finish. Give the tannins a few years to relax then drink to capture the remaining fruit. | Poggiarelli | 89 |
110,704 | france | The extra dry version of Besserat's prestige cuvée is a certainly bone dry. But there is richness as well, so that it offers the hints of yellow fruits as well as crisp apple skin. It has bottle age with a toasty edge that gives further depth. All in all, an attractive, ready-to-drink Champagne that deserves food to bring out its best. | Cuvée des Moines Extra Brut | 90 |
92,297 | france | This wine is soft and creamy, although it does seem to miss out on fruit and freshness. It is smooth and ripe, with an aftertaste that is lightly off dry. | Brut Etoile Rosé | 84 |
50,381 | us | This is an easy-to-drink Grenache, with the light, silky body of Pinot Noir, and deep flavors of red cherry pie, violet and crispy pancetta. Drink now. | Estate | 86 |
109,815 | australia | A lively, medium-bodied dry red for casual meals, this is a good example of Australian Sangiovese. Red berry fruit is backed by crisp acids and firmish tannins, making this a good candidate to pair with burgers or pizza. It's 85% Sangiovese, with the balance Merlot and Shiraz. | The Mongrel Sangiovese Blend | 87 |
122,439 | us | Pure, upfront flavors of lemon, lime and orange mark this unoaked Chardonnay. Zesty Central Coast acidity is present, brightening and cleansing the richness. With a dry finish, it's nice now with sushi, fruit salad or grilled chicken. | Un-Oaked | 87 |
19,234 | italy | Vermentino is a native grape of Italy that offers fresh tones of chopped basil, lime and stone fruit. This expression is no exception and the wine is well suited for light lunches of pasta or chicken salad. | Etichetta Grigia | 86 |
74,458 | italy | Forest floor, tilled soil, ripe berry and a balsamic note of menthol slowly unfold on this smooth, savory wine. The dense, chewy palate doles out fleshy black cherry, mocha, anise and vanilla alongside polished tannins and fresh acidity. It's smooth, easy drinking and delicious. Drink from 2017 to 2022. | Il Chiorba Riserva | 91 |
81,566 | spain | At first this is bready, and that's all. With airing, things turn more complex. In the mouth, this feels racy and firmly acidic, while flavors of citrus turn yeasty and malty with time. A long, layered, yeasty finish shows a slow pulse and not much zest. | Brut Nature Gran Reserva | 89 |
98,157 | us | Fruit mixes with barrel, with aromas of plum, coffee and exotic spices along with a kiss of vanilla. This wine is richly flavored, with the tannins bringing some astringency and dryness. | Black Peak | 88 |
101,197 | spain | Floral, whitefruit aromas are mild on the nose. Citrus, melon and tropical fruit flavors ride on a balanced palate showing brightness without being sharp or scouring. The weighty finish of this Verdejo, Viura, and Sauvignon Blanc blend shows presence but isn't too heavy. | Las Brisas | 87 |
7,100 | italy | Aromas of spring flowers and fresh orchard fruit lead the nose on this bright, fun sparkler. The palate doles out green apple, pear and citrus alongside zesty acidity and invigorating bubbles. | GeG | 87 |
56,086 | us | Hailing from Olsen and Elephant Mountain vineyards, this wine brings black currant, huckleberry and dark plum aromas that smell pure and sweet. The black fruit and smoke flavors display a mixture of concentration and restraint. | En Hommage | 90 |
125,736 | france | Heady notes of lychee dominate nose and palate. The mouthfeel is plump and rounded with a slick oiliness. With more air, some tangerine peel makes itself felt and stays pleasingly on the dreamy finish. Notions of candied tangerine linger long after the last sip. | Cuvée Engel | 91 |
124,571 | spain | Starts out with gassy, earthy aromas that suggest heat and barnyard, while the palate is chunky and full, with stemmy black cherry, plum and berry flavors along with coffee and chocolate accents. Delivers power and length but not much in the way of character or complexity. | Auroch | 84 |
102,462 | argentina | Earthy leafy aromas suggest compost. This feels lean in the middle but also creamy. Spicy oaky flavors of clay and dried red fruits are light and inoffensive. | Reserve Made With Organic Grapes | 86 |
86,015 | us | From a great Sierra Foothills vineyard comes this crisp, stainless steel-fermented white with muted floral aromatics and a taste of bright citrus and textured apple. Fresh and enjoyable, it has enough meat on its bones to pair with shellfish and appetizers, leaving a peppery finish on the tongue. | Dragone Vineyard | 88 |
7,163 | france | A ripe, opulent wine, it's full of red berry and plum fruits layered with vanilla and spice. It is full in the mouth and generous. At the end, a fresher element shows through. | Rosalie | 90 |
33,162 | france | Produced from 30-year-old vines, this is a generous and open wine that is made to be drunk young. It has broad berry fruits, great tannins and acidity. The wine has no wood aging, keeping the bright fruitiness intact. Drink from 2018. | Les Polissons | 87 |
91,458 | australia | With a degree more alcohol than Moorooduc's 2013 Robinson bottling, this is a riper, even more richly textured example of Chardonnay. There's a hint of warmth on the finish as a result, but overall it keeps a fine sense of balance. Toast, brown sugar and caramelized pineapple notes lead the way, backed by hints of melon and citrus. Drink now. | The Moorooduc McIntyre | 92 |
45,439 | austria | Initially wood dominated, this then reveals mint, dark chocolate and black currant flavors. An impressive Bordeaux-style blend that's concentrated while retaining the correct sense of structure and acidity. It needs aging. Screwcap. | Weite Welt | 91 |
125,416 | portugal | Fruity, big, ripe wine, its tannins enveloped in the ripe forward fruit. There is sweetness here from black figs and berries, while red berries give acidity. Will it age? Yes, there are tannins to put it on the long road. | Quinta do Panascal Vintage | 92 |
63,021 | france | This perfumed wine offers plenty (perhaps too much) acidity and red fruits, with only light tannins. That makes for a fruity wine, fresh and ready to drink now and until 2018. | Les Vignes Marie | 85 |
90,315 | germany | Crisp apple and pears are streaked with earthy tones of saffron and bramble in this brisk invigorating Spätlese. It's concentrated and fruity on the palate with a clingy honeyed touch that extends the finish. | Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese | 88 |
86,619 | us | This light-bodied wine sings in bright, citrus-laden overtones, with enough length and complexity to intrigue. Rocky minerality overlays lemon pith and a delightful crispness that makes for a food friendly, celebratory selection. | Gap's Crown Vineyard | 92 |
36,903 | italy | Made with Chardonnay, this straightforward sparkler opens with aromas suggesting ripe orchard fruit, dried chamomile flower and a whiff of hazelnut. The bracing palate offers Golden Delicious apple and toasted nut alongside a brisk perlage. | Satén Metodo Classico | 88 |
26,761 | austria | Lifted pear-drop aromas are accompanied by the peppery green of watercress and arugula. The concentrated palate is grounded by earthy, savory yeast notes and framed by fresh lime peel. There is a dollop of riper pear fruit at the core, shining and shimmering with added charm. | Per Due | 90 |
63,167 | us | Very light in the glass, this wine by regional Sauv Blanc veteran Kathy Joseph offers cut green apples, sweet lime blossoms and a light honey element on the nose. Lime zest and citrus pith decorate the palate, with steely white pepper and dried oregano flavors that race across the tense palate. | Goosebury | 92 |
102,330 | us | The expected cut-grass element shows on the nose of this wine from the longtime organic estate, but it also features riper, warmer aromas of nectarine, fragrant lemon skins and a slate minerality. There's lots of energetic pop on the sip, which shows more grass alongside lime juice, pith and skin. | Zingy | 88 |
60,619 | us | A bit abrupt, with edgy tannins, but quite good for the price. Give it an hour or two in a decanter to let it mellow, and enjoy the blackberry, black currant and oak flavors. | Family Classic | 87 |
11,264 | france | A bright, light and fruity wine that is ready to drink. It has flavors of currants, juicy orange as well as a mineral texture and a touch of bitter marmalade. Drink now. | Le P'tit Chenin | 86 |
108,806 | italy | Soft, rich and enduring, this should pair with braised beef or cornish hen with black truffle. It offers soft aromas of ripe fruit, leather, spice and licorice powder. Drink after 2018. | Vigneto Corda della Briccolina | 92 |
25,180 | us | Syrah makes up three-quarters of this wine with Grenache (20%) and Syrah accounting for the rest. It's fragrant with aromas of raspberry, cherry, herb and allspice that lead to plush, downright jammy fruit flavors that still show a deft touch. | Mustang | 88 |
126,404 | germany | Hints of rye and caraway lend a spicy, savory tone to this herbaceous semi-sweet Riesling. Juicy and ripe with pleasant stone-fruit flavor, it finishes brisk and crisp. | Platinum Spätlese | 86 |
53,356 | argentina | Lively but also narrow on the nose. The feel is very fresh and juicy due to firm, bracing acidity that gives a tangy, lemony character to the wine's dark-fruit core. Snappy, linear and crisp for a wine of magnitude and extraction. Some might say it's sheering and acidic; others might call it ageworthy. | Eolo | 89 |
58,022 | france | The nose is shy and does not give much away. On the palate, beautifully pure red currant and tart red-cherry notes come through. The slender body is pervaded by freshness and has lovely overtones of conifer and oak leaf. It is later on that the fine but firm structure comes to bear. This is light but has depth and the potential to develop. | Signature | 90 |
85,870 | us | From grapes grown in the cooler, southern reaches of the Napa Valley, this dry white exudes the time it spent in oak cask and barrel, providing a woody, sweet vanilla touch to the nose and palate. Fig and lemon rind come to the fore on the finish, accenting a medium body and length. | Estate Grown Dry Sauvignon Blanc | 87 |
31,170 | us | Copper-pink in color, this lively, fuller-bodied style rosé is from 100% Pinot Noir, picked specifically for the style, then given time to ferment in stainless barrels and neutral French oak. Intense acidity gives a sizzling quality on the palate, with biting flavors of strawberry and watermelon. | Apollo's Folly Rosé of | 90 |
85,229 | us | Like pepper in your Syrahs? This one's for you. It's distinctly Californian, in the superripe blackberry, currant and chocolate flavors. The appealing softness suggests drinking now. | Clover Creek Vineyard | 88 |
87,449 | germany | Despite the bold statement of this rosé's cat-shaped bottle, it is fairly subdued, suggesting more mineral tones than fruit. It's brisk and lemony though, with a refreshingly clean finish. | Cat Bottle Rosé | 86 |
84,325 | spain | Jumpy berry aromas are young, simple and raw. This feels fresh but jagged, with clean but basic pomegranate and berry flavors. An edgy palate with juicy acidity helps to maintain the wine's integrity. | Corona de Aragón | 86 |
15,944 | germany | Honey-kissed peaches waft from this ripe, rich off-dry Riesling full of juicy, luscious stone fruit and citrus. It's quaffable and thirst quenching, yet refreshingly brisk with a lingering shower of lemon-lime acidity. | Erdener Treppchen Feinherb | 90 |
27,571 | austria | The gentlest fruit, the ripest notions, the freshest palate: there is something about the Traisental wines that strikes you as more filigree than the rest of Austria. This Riesling is a case in point with very fine-boned, clearly delineated citrus fruit. Seville orange peel and ripe tangerine makes this a subtle joy. | Berg Reserve | 94 |
83,117 | us | Small production (one barrel!) single-vineyard Pinots are challenging, as there is no wiggle room via blending. This comes out crisp and focused, with light cherry fruit and ample flavors of tea, herb and leaf. | Sunny Mountain Vineyard | 89 |
100,031 | chile | Alluring on the nose, with a ton of dried spice, mocha and tobacco aromas to go with beefy, berry fruit notes. Despite its darkness and size, this wine delivers bright, juicy acidity and then herbal cassis and berry flavors. Tobacco, herbs and length define the finish. A blend of five red grapes, including Mourvèdre and Petit Verdot; drink now through 2013. | The Blend Limited Edition | 90 |
107,307 | italy | Made with organically-farmed fruit, here's a warm climate Sauvignon (its name translates as “the dwarfs and the ballerinas”) that shows heavy aromas of honeysuckle, exotic fruit, candied apricot and lemon curd. There's a waxy texture in the mouth followed by more yellow-fruit flavors. | I Nani e le Ballerine | 87 |
38,893 | us | Quite pale in color, this wine offers well-defined aromas of apple, cantaloupe and pear. The palate has a textured feel and brings a pleasing sense of purity along with tart acidity. A winning offering of this seldom-seen variety, it should go particularly well at the dinner table. | Reserve | 89 |
6,878 | us | One-quarter of this wine was fermented in neutral oak, the rest in stainless steel. At 12.5% alcohol, the light, almost airy wine brings immaculate fruit flavors of apple and pear, with a pleasing, minerally mouthfeel. It offers the faintest suggestion of caramel as it winds down. | Freedom Hill Vineyard | 89 |
98,588 | italy | This dense and concentrated Amarone offers an intense bouquet of marinated cherry, blackberry and tobacco. The palate delivers rich flavors of blackberry, prune, licorice and a touch of carob, along with round tannins and soft acidity. It has layers of flavor and nice depth. Drink through 2017. | Le Bessole | 92 |
103,895 | us | White-peach aromas meet with vanilla butter and honeysuckle on the nose, yet there is a tension apparent amid the ripeness. The sip starts with an edgy texture and crisp acidity that cut across flavors of nectarine and apple. | Bell Ranch Vineyard | 88 |
93,999 | france | Reuilly has the peculiarity of having rosés from Pinot Gris, even though its reds are from Pinot Noir. This perfumed wine with its pale color brings out the slightly dusty character of the grape. That's contrasted with the intense acidity and black currant fruit flavors. Drink now. | Petit Gris | 85 |
40,661 | australia | The De Bortoli family does a solid job with Chardonnay—even this entry-level wine shows some complexity and finesse. Hints of smoke and graphite frame bright pineapple and lime flavors, delivered without excessive weight or richness. | DB Family Selection | 85 |
87,852 | portugal | The wine is fruity, tangy with spice. It has acidity to balance its sweetness with attractive open raisin and prune fruits. The aftertaste is crisp and rich with toffee | The Senior Tawny | 88 |
15,277 | us | Richly extracted black cherry and cassis flavors flood the palate of this bold bruising Cabernet Franc. It's a nuanced wine despite its voluptuousness, accented by hints of leather, spice and lavender. Tannins are big and unyielding now but ripe enough to integrate with age. Hold till 2020. | Glacier Ridge Vineyards | 90 |
8,007 | italy | Matiú Brut is a very beautiful Prosecco with delicate floral and peach aromas offset by fresh, tonic effervescence. Pair this wine with crab cakes or shrimp cocktail. | Matiú Brut | 87 |
116,718 | us | A unique blend of Viognier (50%), Roussanne (41%) and Riesling, this wine offers light notes of peach and pear. The palate is full of stone-fruit flavors backed by vibrant acidity that piques the interest. | Oriana | 89 |
128,143 | us | This is a completely unique wine for the state, one that calls out more to the Loire Valley than to Rattlesnake Hills. Coming in at a cool 12.5% alcohol—in a vintage known for average temperatures—it brings detailed notes of flowers, cigar box, raspberry and moist earth. With nine months of neutral French-oak aging, there's barely a trace of oak influence. It's lighter in style but still brings good depth with a long, flavorful finish. As far from a cocktail wine as you can get; serve this one at the dinner table. | Copeland Vineyard | 91 |
27,774 | us | Here's a ripely fruity Chardonnay that pulls out all the stops to achieve opulence, and largely succeeds. Defines the modern style of winemaking, with extracted pineapple, orange and caramelized oak flavors, wrapped into a creamy, leesy texture that's brightened with zingy acidity. Drink now. | Maldonado Vineyard | 90 |
95,333 | us | This is a delicious expression of the genre, medium bodied and forcefully crisp, with delicate lacings of cherry, apricot and peach. The underlying hint of vanilla gives it a welcome succulence and touch of sweetness though the wine otherwise presents dry. | Rosé of | 91 |
90,393 | italy | Aromas of exotic fruit carry over to the off-dry palate along with white stone fruit, candied citrus peel and a note of glazed pastry. Fresh acidity lifts the rich flavors. | Vérv Extra Dry | 86 |
106,865 | us | A superb wine, showing real Oakville character. It's bone dry, rich and complex in tannin structure, with wonderfully ripe blackberry and cassis flavors. Yet there's a minerality that anchors the wine, and the finish is long, smooth and spicy. Just delicious now, and should hold over the next six years. | District Collection | 94 |
75,093 | argentina | Dry focused aromas of spiced apple are fairly classy. This has a bready smooth mouthfeel with substantial malic cut. Full dynamic flavors of nectarine, apple and citrus turn slight bitter before a layered long palate. | Brut | 89 |
122,213 | turkey | Dark cherry in color, this wine features a bouquet of raspberry and chocolate with a hint of smoked meat. It is very light on the palate, and flavors of cherry, strawberry and thyme play on the tongue into the bright, clean finish. | Reserve | 88 |
5,915 | us | Pleasing aromas of cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, dried herbs and plum lead to black-currant flavors that display a reserved styling. A light grip of tannins provides the frame. | Genesis | 88 |
36,830 | italy | Aroma of lemon zest, acacia, yellow apple and a whiff of almond lead the nose. On the palate, chopped herbs adds interest to pineapple, lime and yellow pear. Vibrant acidity and racy bubbles offset the fruit flavors while a hint of lemon drop backs up the finish. | Extra Dry | 89 |
3,210 | spain | This unusual varietal wine hits with a giant wall of herbal aromas that suggest tomato leaf, oregano and basil. The palate is firm and structured in feel, with smacking tannins and flavors of dark berry fruits, green herbs and coffee. A peppery tasting finish with residual green flavors and mocha works for this decidedly herbal-leaning but high-quality wine. Drink now. | Inspiración | 88 |
45,455 | us | This wine is a blend of fruit from Les Collines, Forgotten Hills and SJR vineyards. It brings brooding but complex aromas of smoked meat, fresh herbs, citrus twist, red and blue fruit and mineral. The violet and red and blue fruit flavors show restraint and elegance, with an emphasis on purity. | The Deuce | 93 |
74,879 | us | This wine tastes sweet and grapey, with a softness that becomes cloying and a preponderance of baked flavor. | Estate | 81 |
47,840 | portugal | This is a dense and very powerful wine that manages to retain a sense of style. It is certainly rich, although the juicy black fruits and acidity give it a great lift of acidity that balances the density and ripeness. The wine is just approaching its maturity although it will be better from 2017. | Monte da Cal Saturnino Grande Reserva | 93 |
31,568 | us | This blend of Merlot, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon is powerful and rich. Aromas of baked black currant, vanilla and brioche are inviting, as are the palate's black cherry and cola flavors. The tannins are a tad chunky, but a grilled steak will take care of them. | Proprietary | 90 |
84,557 | germany | A brisk mineral edge adds elegance to buoyant tropical mango and pineapple flavors in this densely concentrated off-dry Riesling. It's lip-smackingly honeyed, but sharp citrus acidity keeps the palate vivacious and fresh. Effortlessly enjoyable with a long finish. | Nik Weis | 89 |
14,454 | chile | For a whiff, feel and taste of real Chile, this Carmenère-led blend is the ticket. The nose is prickly and intense, with aromas of juniper, leather and spicy black fruit. It's acidic and lively, with firm but smooth tannins and huge flavors of cassis, plum, green herbs, olive and chocolate. On the finish, it delivers structure and length, but also a final wave of herbal, Carmenère-based flavors. Drink now–2018. | Altura | 91 |
83,992 | us | High toned, with deep cherry, strawberry and vanilla notes, this wine is velvety and dense, with powerful tannins and a breadth of earthy flavor. | Justi Creek Vineyard | 88 |
50,922 | austria | Attractive fresh fruit, crisp apples and vivid acidity make a great citrus wine, perfect as an apéritif. | Kalmuck Federspiel | 86 |