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8,556 | us | Warm tones of marzipan, roasted almond, yellow peach, pineapple and a touch of coconut are reminiscent of a piña colada on the nose of this bottling from a vineyard just behind the coastal town of Cambria. Gala apples and poached pears show on the sip along with lemon curd, chalk and meringue flavors, all tightly woven into a fresh expression of the grape. | Estate | 93 | 26 |
73,235 | italy | Aromas of dried rose, mature berry and dark kitchen spice lead the nose on this full-bodied wine. The palate offers more spice than fruit richness, with dried wild cherry, licorice and black pepper, while firm refined tannins provide the framework. It's a great effort for this hot vintage. Drink 2017–2024. | Vigna Elena Riserva | 92 | 84 |
45,383 | us | Aromas and flavors like raisins and dried figs, together with full body and a fairly thick texture make this wine mouth filling and rich. It's nice and dry, yet the flavors are so ripe that a sense of sweetness comes through. | Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled | 88 | 25 |
122,595 | italy | A blend of 45% Cannonau, 45% Carignano and 10% Bovale Sardo, this opens with aromas of cassis, red cherry and Mediterranean scrub. The round juicy palate offers black plum, ripe raspberry and white pepper set against pliant tannins. Enjoy through 2019. | Surrau | 89 | 20 |
25,628 | austria | Nickolaihof produces intense, full-flavored Rieslings that age more quickly than Wachau Rieslings from further west. This is a silky, creamy wine, full of white fruit flavors, seared through with crisp acidity, enormously concentrated, with a bone-dry finish. | Im Weingebirge Smaragd | 91 | 35 |
51,178 | us | There's a palate-warming generosity to this single-vineyard Pinot, a result of its softly balanced texture and the smoothness of new oak. Luxurious flavors of smoky cherries and currants, roasted nuts, molasses and honey taste almost like an energy fruit bar from the health food store. This lovely, supple wine should develop through 2012. | Rio Vista | 90 | 58 |
55,479 | us | With off-dry flavors of ripe lemons, limes and vanilla, accented with brisk acidity, this simple wine will pair well with sweet Chinese and Vietnamese foods, and the price is right. | Split Oak Estates Sur Lie | 84 | 12 |
112,605 | italy | Thin, crisp and short on the palate, this bright expression of Cortese offers a focused bouquet with tones of white flower, crushed stone and citrus. Try it with smoked salmon pâté on toasted bread. | Novantesimo Black Label | 86 | 50 |
128,823 | us | There's just a trace of color on this wine. Light aromas of citrus and herb are followed by dry-fruit flavors. The concentration seems quite dilute. | Rosé Wine | 85 | 18 |
100,209 | us | This atypical blend brings exceptional fruit to the table, with Pinot Noir sourced from the Dundee Hills and Syrah from Walla Walla. Syrah dominates the aromas, with gamy whiffs of smoke, coffee and and licorice. The tangy black-cherry fruit comes with a streak of balsamic and a hint of pine sap. Though Pinot Noir rarely succeeds with other grapes in the blend, this is the exception that proves the rule. | Grand Cheval Oregon | 92 | 85 |
46,011 | us | This is a show-stopping blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot and 9% Malbec by veteran winemaker Kevin Willenborg. A deep shade of mauve, the wine coats the glass and unleashes intense, lavish aromas of cassis, fig paste, mint and tarragon. It's as soft as it looks on the palate, where baked black cherry, roast beef, turned earth and lilac flavors ride luxurious yet firmly structured tannins. | Suendero | 95 | 56 |
107,222 | us | This combines 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Malbec. Its baking spice, black fruit and herb aromas are followed by silky-smooth dark fruit flavors that linger on the finish. | Big Eddie | 89 | 36 |
105,411 | us | The 8% splash of Roussanne in this blend, contributes to the lovely complexity of the opening aromas. Sweet citrus, honey and tea flavors combine, while keeping the palate light and focused. Complex hints of lemon meringue, vanilla cream and toasted coconut keep it lively and interesting through to the finish. | Love-Struck | 90 | 20 |
88,011 | france | This négociant operation has greatly expanded its offerings in recent years, and this blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre is reasonably successful. Cherry and dried herb notes are framed by dry cedar accents before picking up olive and coffee nuances on the finish. Drink now and over the next two years. | Les Cranilles | 86 | 15 |
127,860 | spain | Berry, mild prune, licorice, herb and rubbery aromas set up a wiry mouthfeel that's full of energy. Lemony oak rests on top of earthy berry fruit flavors and hard tannins, while oak and high acidity as well as plum and raspberry notes finish it off. | Selección Crianza | 87 | 18 |
88,342 | portugal | This is a wine that brings out the fine minerality of Dão whites. It is crisp while at the same time full and ripe. There is a smooth texture that comes from the Encruzado in the blend, with lively acidity coming from Gouveio. This wine will benefit from a few months in bottle, so drink from summer 2016. | Mondeco Branco | 89 | 15 |
10,334 | portugal | Fine grain tannins, with an aroma of light smoke and tobacco over juicy, soft fruit. It has great structure, with a firm core, round and fruity. Well balanced, it suggests aging possibilities. | Quinta da Pisca Vintage | 90 | 90 |
67,801 | us | This simple and sweet wine has a light peach flavor with a sugary—not syrupy—finish. It might be a good wine to soak fruit in for a light dessert. | Chloe's Breeze | 83 | 12 |
99,845 | us | This is a high-toned, structured wine with vibrant acidity that is layered in earth, spice, raspberry and black tea. After a medium-sized weight to the midpalate, it finishes soft and round. | Hallberg Ranch | 89 | 42 |
95,907 | italy | This is an extremely bright and fresh white wine that delivers easy aromas of orange blossom, passion fruit and honey. It's a very fragrant and floral interpretation of your standard Soave. | Roncathe | 87 | 13 |
19,096 | us | Cranberry fruit, sharp and tangy, is accented with darker notes of coffee. Tannins are earthy and finish slightly bitter. | Parson's Ridge | 87 | 45 |
122,564 | portugal | Taylor Fladgate's vintage Ports are always among the legendary wines. This hugely structured wine keeps the dense, perfumed tradition very much alive. Along with the power, it also has wonderful fruit, bursting out with blackberry jam. Even with all the fruitiness, it needs to age for decades. | Vintage | 96 | 99 |
24,501 | us | This bottling comes from two Pinot clones planted within a 6.5-acre vineyard in Blucher Valley, a frigid, low-yielding site. On the edge of ripeness, the wine is unusual in orange pith, cranberry and pomegranate with a vividly tangy crispness. Soy, balsam and pine tar provide an edgy character that adds complexity and texture. | Suacci Vineyard | 92 | 45 |
36,696 | hungary | Garnet in the glass, this 100% Kékfrankos has aromas of dark chocolate, black cherry, black plum and espresso. In the mouth, there are silky tannins and flavors of cherry, blackberry and nutmeg. | Grand Bleu Nagy Eged Grand Cru | 91 | 70 |
116,262 | us | The color is a deep copper, while aromas suggest chocolate and vanilla, and the flavors are buttery and rich. Together with a thick texture it makes for a full-bodied rosé that will be more of a dinner wine than something for a sunny outdoor lunch. | Estate Bottled | 85 | 16 |
18,854 | us | This is complex and compelling. A spicy, minty, thyme-like character comes out in the aroma and continues in the flavor, most likely from some new barrels used in aging the wine. It's an attractive characteristic, and complements the bright cherry flavors, medium body and quite firm tannins. | The Classic Four | 89 | 25 |
9,399 | france | A portion of this estate is in the cru appellation of La Londe, based on schist soil. This single-vineyard wine is impressive in its ripe fruit and vein of fresh acidity. It is full bodied and concentrated, while keeping a light touch. It is dry, lightly structured and likely will be even better from the end of 2016. | Confidentielle | 93 | 46 |
100,547 | france | While it has all the structure of Gevrey-Chambertin, it also has the richness of the vintage. This strikes a healthy balance between the two, creating a powerful wine that's full of black fruits and sweet tannins, with a firm, dry core. Age for 5–6 years. | Lavaut Saint-Jacques Premier Cru | 92 | 75 |
62,762 | portugal | This is a tight and structured wine, showing a fine balance between tannin and acidity, with dark, brooding fruit that still need time to develop. Give this wine until 2018. | Domini | 91 | 15 |
46,900 | us | A blend of fruit from Northridge Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope and Powerline Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley, this pale colored wine delivers vibrant, complex aromas of strawberry, brown stems, fresh flowers, green olive, smoked meat and moist earth. The cranberry and smoked meat flavors are soft and sumptuous, leading to an extended fruit and savory note finish. It's all about elegance but the purity is dazzling. | The Boy | 94 | 50 |
61,411 | chile | Pushy aromas include minty oak, shoe polish and foxy plum and berry. There's a lot of forward oak, warmth and ripe fruit. | Reserva Encinos | 83 | 13 |
33,420 | us | Pleasant whiffs of smoked nut and blossom accent fresh apple and pear in this squarely balanced dry white. Fresh acidity on the midpalate lends zip to a lingering but refreshing finish. Drink now through 2020. | Estate | 88 | 15 |
63,288 | us | This is a three-barrel reserve, principally Pommard clone, and vinified with minimal handling. Cherry/berry fruit comes with ample acidity. The alcohol, though just at the high end of moderate, seems to mute some of the details. Notes indicate that no additions were made, but the finish remains a bit chalky. | Zenith Vineyard | 88 | 34 |
77,047 | portugal | This wine comes from vineyards outside the boundaries of the Dão region but has the same typical blend. It shows minerality as well as rich fruit and soft tannins. The wine is balanced, stylish and deliciously ready to drink. | D. Fuas Reserva | 87 | 10 |
84,203 | us | This elegant blend of stainless- and barrel-aged lots captures the fresh fruit flavors of red apples, kiwi and lime, letting just a hint of barrel toast creep into the finish. It's leesy and bracing, finished at 14.8% alcohol but tasting much lighter. | Woodhall Vineyard | 88 | 18 |
33,257 | us | A broad texture and mellow flavors characterize this full-bodied, rich and warming wine. The aromas and flavors recall black cherries and clove with a touch of woody or earthy character, but it's the lush mouthfeel that's most memorable. | Donnelly Creek Vineyard | 92 | 60 |
85,176 | us | From the proprietor's sought-after vineyard site, on the southern side of Sonoma Mountain near Gap's Crown, up to 1,400-feet high, this wine is concentrated in cherry kirsch and orange peel, with a sultry hint of pine. Underlying flirtations with white pepper and cardamom provide further temptation, as the lengthy finish rambles on. | Sun Chase Vineyard | 94 | 75 |
128,427 | us | This is a fabulous wine, a notch above the three other vineyard-designated Pinots from Black Kite. Black tea, black cherry and herbal aromas blend with focused cherry, rhubarb and cranberry flavors in this full-bodied, complex wine. It's balanced by moderate tannins, giving it both structure and texture, and will drink best after 2020. | Stony Terrace | 94 | 60 |
102,656 | us | Truly dry, with barely perceptible 6g/L of residual sugar, this is intensely aromatic. A strong and lingering impression of talcum powder dominates. It's a potent, powerful, penetrating wine, true to variety, but a bit of a challenge with food. | Dry | 90 | 16 |
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 | 30 |
119,658 | spain | One of the world's best PX wines is Solera 1927, the pride of Alvear. Whatever solera stocks went into this bottling were well selected. Aromas of maple and fine wood turn to fig and caramel. Saturation and weight on the palate are expected, but this has some (though not a lot) acidic cut. Deep flavors of fig and Nutella finish with nuttiness and warmth. Drink or hold. | Solera 1927 | 96 | 30 |
28,133 | us | From a well-regarded vineyard that's source to several Pinots comes this fine '06. It's silky and dry and crisp and young, with raspberry and cherry jam flavors complexed with smoky oak, green tea and peppery spice. Should age well for the next six years. | Toulouse Vineyard | 90 | 40 |
19,390 | chile | Jammy, earthy and baked on the nose, this ripe Merlot is dishing plenty of black plum and blackberry characteristics from front to back. The palate is concentrated and borderline syrupy in feel, while ripe, baked blackberry flavors come with chocolaty oak and vanilla on the finish. | Nimbus Single Vineyard | 89 | 15 |
24,574 | australia | Pike's top Riesling features aromas of crushed stone and damp moss, while the flavors bring to mind tangy limes and underripe nectarines. It's actually a bit rounder in feel than expected, then gains focus on the long finish. | The Merle | 91 | 40 |
117,506 | spain | Like many Griñon wines, this is dense and earthy on the nose, with ripe berry and marzipan aromas. A round, layered, full-bodied palate shows hard, unresolved tannins and ripe, earthy flavors of blackberry, spice, herbs and chocolate. A firm, textured finish with integrated flavors is bullish but classy. Drink through 2018. | Single Vineyard Estate Bottled | 90 | 40 |
33,624 | portugal | On the north bank of the river, the remote Quinta dos Canais has produced a ripe, richly textured, perfumed wine that's packed with sweet berry flavor. It is concentrated, complete and softly tannic, suggesting medium-term aging. | Quinta dos Canais Vintage | 91 | 50 |
11,050 | spain | Earthy aromas of brandied cherry, spiced berry and coconut require lengthy airing to shed murky, damp notes. This feels tight, with rubbery tannins. Spiced plum, raspberry and foresty flavors finish grabby and lightly herbal. | Gran Reserva | 89 | 27 |
70,845 | france | Unchallenged as the world's best-selling Champagne, this bottling is impressive. It has become slightly drier over the years, currently emphasizing the fruit quality with apple and lime flavors. The acidity and crisp texture make it immediately attractive. Light and fruity at the end, it is a good apéritif wine. | Impérial Brut | 89 | 41 |
121,007 | us | The mighty Martha's spends three-and-a-half years aging in French Limousin oak barrels. It has years to go, its structure so expertly captured in the bottle, yet still willing to impart a lightness of sage and sarsaparilla, the tannins firm and integrated, with slight hints of cigar, coconut and that ever-famous mint. Drink now through 2025. | Martha's Vineyard | 94 | 225 |
22,855 | germany | Its lavish peach, citrus and blossom perfume makes the Westhofen Brunnenhäuschen stand out boldly in a lineup of Wittmann's excellent 2014 GG Rieslings. Its aromatic intensity extends into the palate, brightening its stony, slatey character. Supple yet steely, it finishes with a hint of lime-pith astringency. While elegant now, this wine should intensify in minerality with age. | Westhofen Brunnenhäuschen Trocken GG | 93 | 92 |
72,927 | us | All Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine offers reserved aromas of dried herbs, toffee and high-toned dark fruit. The black fruit flavors are full and generous but still elegant with a pronounced finish. | Volume Three | 91 | 100 |
23,536 | us | This elegant and flavorful wine has a vivid salmon color. Aromas combine cherries and a slight earthiness, paired with a luxurious texture from the tiny bubbles and slight sweetness. Attractive layers of flavor and the rich texture keep it lingering on the finish. | Sparkling Rosé | 86 | 22 |
34,804 | us | From the cool 2010 vintage, this the blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Viognier comes across as slender and yeasty, simple and tart. | Blanc du Moulin | 85 | 24 |
101,364 | us | Pinot Noir is a relative rarity in Washington, this one coming from the highlands above the town of Husum. It brings aromas of earth, game, dried mushroom and strawberry that lead to plump elegantly styled fruit and savory flavors, with a finish that lingers. | Oak Ridge Vineyard | 88 | 32 |
66,930 | us | This wine is made from the same barrels as the producer's Finch Hollow offering, using the wine from the top of the barrels and left unfined and unfiltered. The result is an ethereal experience, creamy and crisp in golden apple and nectarine, its body rich, round, lush and delightfully satisfying. | Unfiltered Finch Hollow | 94 | 130 |
35,565 | italy | With glittering diamonds encrusted in the glass of the bottle, Diadema would make a beautiful presentation at an elegant dinner. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this opens with modern tones of black fruit, chocolate and spice. The mouthfeel is smooth, long and rich. | Diadema | 91 | 150 |
3,025 | austria | The chalk soil of the Rabenstein Vineyard has 50-year-old vines, which produce a dense, concentrated wine. Spice and mineral characters combine with creamed apple in a rich display. The wine could certainly age over the next 3–4 years. Screwcap. | Rabenstein | 92 | 29 |
110,113 | italy | Sonoro is a pure expression of Merlot. This vintage was particularly good to the soft, cherry-scented grape variety, and in fact, this pleasant wine delivers lush notes of thick, ripe red fruit and chocolate. For now, the wine is still vibrant and racy, but may not age well. | Sonoro | 89 | 50 |
39,805 | argentina | Shiny pink in color, with youthful, crisp aromas of cherry and watermelon. Zesty and fresh on the tongue, with spunky cherry and raspberry flavors that finish with natural sweetness. Candied to an extent, but mostly it's fresh and balanced. | Crios Rosé of Malbec | 87 | 12 |
87,641 | us | In a field of sometimes tough wines, this one is remarkably approachable, smooth and delicious, not to mention a great value. Fermented by native yeast, it has wonderful spicy, plummy aromas, a generous and melting texture, and deep but mellow plum, prune and milk-chocolate flavors. | Grower's Selection | 90 | 15 |
68,523 | us | This is Furthermore's fruitiest, most accessible '09 Pinot Noir. If you love fruit, you'll savor the endless flavors of raspberries, cherries and persimmons that are brightened with a squeeze of zesty, lime-like acidity and enriched with the smoky creaminess of oak. | La Encantada Vineyard | 91 | 40 |
87,364 | us | Simple and watery, but not without charm, this Chardonnay has lemon, lime, pear and oak flavors. It's soft, with some herbal interest. | Estate | 85 | 18 |
125,250 | us | Intriguing layers of light fruits like persimmon, raspberry and spice create a fine balance with the light body, the mild tannins and the elegant texture of this idiosyncratic coastal wine. Precise and somewhat reserved, the wine gives a sense of keeping its power and depth hidden until it's more mature. Best after 2020. | Raschen Ridge | 92 | 85 |
60,318 | us | The aromas seem to lack clarity, with white flower and orange rind notes struggling to get to the surface. It drinks medium sweet with abundant floral and orange-peel flavors that provide appeal. | Winemaker's Select | 86 | 8 |
9,164 | italy | Toasted bread crust, citrus and apple are just some of the aromas that characterize this lovely sparkler. A blanc de noirs made with 100% Pinot Nero, it offers a vibrant palate that delivers nectarine, roasted almond, pastry cream and mineral alongside persistent bubbles and fresh acidity. It also boasts enough structure to age for several years. Drink through 2017. | Perlé Nero | 92 | 78 |
106,460 | italy | A light, crisp style that hints at spice but shows delicious fresh fruit. The acidity shows through, giving a vibrant character to the fruit. | Castel Ringberg | 86 | 16 |
102,161 | us | Walnut oil, orange rinds and burned caramel converge for a Scotch-like aroma on the nose of this late harvest wine. Sour orange and bitter walnut flavors show on the sip. | Ayla Late Harvest | 84 | 21 |
25,762 | portugal | This big and bold wine exudes power and fruitiness. It has ripe fruits, sweet tannins and a great mix of spice, toasty wood and acidity. Both juicy and structured, it's likely to develop well. Drink from 2016. | Bridão Reserva | 91 | 14 |
56,588 | australia | This is a particularly earthy Pinot Noir. Beetroot and mushroom notes are dark and earthy, balanced by bright acids and supple tannins on the palate. The crisp, lean finish shows tremendous focus and length but less generosity. Drink 2018–2024. | Estate Grown | 89 | 40 |
32,478 | us | This mix of 68% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 12% Petite Sirah offers blackberry jam, lavender and cracked pepper on the nose. Tart berries show on the sip, made more serious with a tarry structure and lifted by light purple flowers and an incense element that carries through the finish. | Revelation Rodney's Vineyard | 90 | 44 |
118,736 | argentina | Tropical fruit aromas are suggestive of bath soap and body oil. This feels obtuse, with depth and an oily sensation to the palate. Chunky, ripe, oily flavors of melon and orange finish loud and ripe, with a deeper set of tropical fruit flavors than your average Argentine Torrontés. | Petite Fleur | 88 | 25 |
43,604 | us | Soft, approachable and easily structured, this Sangiovese and Montepulciano blend brings forth cherry bubble-gum flavors in a completely gulpable way. | Texican | 84 | 23 |
106,359 | france | Only produced from Grand Cru vineyards, this ripe wine offers yellow fruit flavors cut by dry tangy citrus acidity. It's full in the mouth, with a creamy mousse and attractive freshness. The wine, with its hints of toast as well as fruit, is ready to drink. | Face Nord Brut Grand Cru | 91 | 50 |
29,785 | us | Tasted in early December, this Cabernet, which was blended with Merlot and Petit Verdot, was in a funny place in its evolution. It's not exactly fresh and fruity, but it hasn't evolved to the complexity of an aged wine. You'll find plenty of restrained blackberry, cherry, currant, violet, oak and tannic notes that require another 6–8 years to resolve and shine. | Brokenrock Vineyard | 92 | 65 |
103,953 | chile | Aromas of olive, green herbs, mixed spices and black plum set up a full, grabby palate. Flavors of generic black fruits, bitter herbs and eucalyptus finish minty and leafy, with weight and cushion. | Cefiro Reserva | 86 | 12 |
46,671 | italy | Made with organically farmed grapes, this rustic wine opens with funky aromas of game, wet animal fur, scorched earth, overripe berry and a whiff of barnyard. These carry over to the palate along with underbrush, licorice, and toasted almond notes but not much fruit. Tried twice with identical notes. | Valle Galfina Rosso | 85 | 19 |
17,141 | france | Fresh and herbaceous, this is a light, attractively fruity wine. It has bright acidity, green fruit and citrus flavors and is totally ready to drink. | Mouton Cadet | 84 | 11 |
66,499 | italy | Initially closed, this eventually reveals subdued aromas of scorched earth, leather, overripe berry, a hint of sage and a whiff of cured meat. The bracing palate offers raisin, licorice and a note of dried black cherry while raspy tannins leave and astringent finish. | Leonardo | 86 | 50 |
16,564 | us | A simple little Cabernet, soft and silky, with sweet, candied flavors of raspberries, cherries and vanilla. Pretty good for the price. | Wildcreek Canyon | 83 | 7 |
78,946 | us | More floral and ethereal than the producer's reserve bottling, this delicately concentrated Gamay suggests juicy, crisp red cherries and strawberries. It's a pretty, subtly structured wine with softer, yielding tannins. | Estate Bottled | 88 | 18 |
14,976 | france | This is a dominated by new wood, but it still retains fragrant, fresh fruit. A touch of lemon pairs with the toast note, bearing refreshing acidity on the finish. | Millénaire | 88 | 26 |
19,295 | us | Quite firm and focused, with a dominating scent of cut tobacco. The black cherry fruit is set against juicy acids, and rolls into a finish with streaks of licorice and more of that cut tobacco flavor. | H3 | 87 | 15 |
22,565 | us | Jasmine, apricot and floral aromas are followed by medium-sweet stone-fruit flavors. Floral and jasmine flavors persist on the finish. | Reserve | 89 | 12 |
62,932 | us | Extracted and jammy in black cherries and black raspberries, with hints of cocoa, this wine is fully dry and balanced. It tasty through the smooth finish. | Ferrero Vineyard | 87 | 15 |
50,626 | chile | The Carmenère in this Carm-Cabernet-Syrah blend is the lead singer, so expect a touch of minty green and herbal essence. It's a heavyweight in the sense that the mouthfeel is big and the tannins are a little hard. But with airing it unveils classy, spicy berry flavors and wood-based accents of vanilla and butter (20 months in new oak will do that). A big wine that needs some airing. Ready now but can rest well in the cellar for a few more years. | Rivalta Limited Selection | 91 | 68 |
30,371 | lebanon | Exceptional concentration, structure and balance mark this 11-year old blend of Cab, Cinsault and Carignan that's ripe with cassis and plums and a plume of smoke, earth and barnyard funk. Tannins subdued into a powdery softness, it's elegantly textured yet full and forward with a rich, layered complexity. | Gaston Hochar | 91 | 63 |
90,945 | us | Another successful Cabernet from Amici, who turns to this esteemed vineyard for sourcing. It shows real pedigree and finesse, and it's instantly appealing for its soft tannins and complex cherry, red currant, cocoa and spice flavors. Yes, it's expensive, but it's Amici's best Cabernet of the vintage, and this is as upscale as Napa Cabernet gets. | Morisoli Vineyard | 95 | 125 |
81,920 | france | This wine envelopes the senses and coats the mouth with its honey and ripe yellow fruit flavors. It's rich and unctuous yet has the acidity and poise typical of the vineyards in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains. Young now, it will age. Drink from 2019. | Séduction | 92 | 32 |
58,087 | france | Fragrant, soft and fruity, this has weight and firm tannins, which meld with the juicy blackberry flavor. The result is a forward and ready-to-drink wine. | Château Leret Monpezat | 89 | 20 |
82,920 | argentina | Roasted, soupy berry aromas lead to a sticky, heavy palate with a doughy build. This tastes mostly of baked, herbal tomato and plum, while cherry, spice, chocolate, coffee grinds and earthy flavors bring up the rear. | Reserve | 86 | 11 |
80,469 | us | A superb value, this estate-grown Pinot brings dense fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry, sourced from Dijon clones. Firm and slightly high-toned, it spent 17 months in one-third new oak, resulting in baking-spice notes that unfold on the finish. | Redhawk Estate | 91 | 22 |
30,513 | portugal | The Douro version of Paxis is a blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz. It is a rounded, smooth and spicy wine, with weight and richness. Packed with red berries and plums, it is fruity and structured, with tannins providing a strong base of support. Drink from 2014. | Paxis | 90 | 9 |
72,354 | greece | Candied lemon and lush tropical fruits start this Assyrtiko, Athiri blend from an established producer in northern Greece. Fresh, fun and slightly sweet on the palate, the wine has a softer, more feminine touch than many Greek whites. Great with lighter fare like salads and grilled seafood. | Metoxi Chromitsa X Single Vineyard Assyrtico-Athiri-Sauvignon Blanc | 86 | 25 |
50,634 | us | From the historic family-owned vineyard down a ways on Westside Road, this Bacigalupi wine is richer and more layered than some of the producer's other vineyard-designates, providing a meatier, more tropical edge of fleshy butter and nuttiness. The aromatics balance things out, sharing whispers of orange blossom and caramel. | Bacigalupi Vineyard | 90 | 50 |
62,447 | italy | Citrus blossom and peach aromas open while the zesty palate offers rennet apple, lemon drop and almond. Crisp acidity and a mineral note lead to a tangy finish. | Ceròu | 87 | 18 |
44,289 | italy | Aromas of black-skinned berry, scorched soil and bell pepper lead the nose. The dense dark palate delivers juicy black plum, tobacco and clove framed in chewy tannins. Enjoy through 2020. | Nonno Rico Oriolo Riserva | 88 | 25 |
61,729 | us | This proves that sparkling wine does not have to be bone-dry to be sophisticated. Although moderately sweet, it is complex in aroma, elegant in texture and balance, rich in flavor and long on the finish. An appealing fresh-bread aroma leads to rich poached-pear flavors. This will be great with an after-dinner cheese course. | Crémant Demi-Sec | 93 | 39 |
76,071 | us | Bright purple flowers, boysenberries, tar and a waxy, fruit-coating aroma show on the nose of this bottling from a vineyard near Los Alamos that is known for Rhône varietals. Tart boysenberry, plum, raspberry and elderberry appear on the sip, which is strong in acidity. Touches of white pepper, oregano, anise and charcoal accent the finish. | Thompson Vineyard | 88 | 39 |
59,969 | france | This is Cabernet Franc at a perfect moment. It has a solid tannin and fruit base that gives a feeling of weight. Ripe red fruits are bolstered by acidity, toast and a smoky nature that leads to a juicy finish. Drink now and until 2018. | Les Terres Noires | 90 | 40 |
129,796 | us | Paying homage to his birthplace of South Africa, winemaker Riaan Rossouw has crafted a Pinotage with explosive notes of spiced rose petal, charred sugar, coffee and dark fruit. The flavors are equally expressive, with juicy acidity that lends this medium- to full-bodied effort a salient succulence. | Gilbert's Vineyard | 88 | 25 |