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88,118 | us | Smoke and oak pronounce themselves vigorously on the nose and entry of this 100% varietal wine, which holds on with a tight grip. Black fruit dominates with leather, chocolate and tobacco playing secondary roles. The finish is lengthy and powerful. | Estate Grown | 90 | 55 |
69,375 | france | This steely, almost bone-dry Chardonnay is very fresh and still young in bottle. It is bright, full of citrus and apple flavors, with a touch of quince and layers of youthful acidity. Age until at least mid-2015 before drinking. | Brut | 88 | 57 |
59,863 | england | Hints of tart redcurrant have a softenting creamy edge. The palate fizzes with tiny bubbles that disperse the red-fruited, creamy tartness across the palate. A lovely touch of white pepper and enduring, beautiful briskness brightens everything from the first sip to the last echo of flavor on the lip-smacking finish. It's fresh, mouthfilling and exuberant. | Ros茅 Brut | 92 | 50 |
69,871 | us | A remarkable wine for under $20, well made and varietally defined in cinnamon, white pepper and gamy red fruit. | Les C么tes de l'Ouest | 86 | 18 |
2,342 | us | Buoyantly aromatic, this blossomy Traminette sparkling wine stands out in a line up of traditional Champagne-style sparklers. Heady rose and gardenia tones feel perfumey on the palate, but brisk acidity and soft, pillowy foam are pleasant. | Freelings Creek Reserve Sparkling | 85 | 18 |
107,381 | spain | Blackberry and cassis aromas are bold and come with a coating of oak that brings vanilla and sweet plastic into the frame. A crisp, tightly wound palate shows plum and red-currant flavors in front of a snappy finish with oak spice and chocolate hints. | C谩rmine | 88 | 15 |
109,574 | italy | This blend from northern Italy opens with aromas of currants, black berries and bell pepper. It offers restrained black fruit flavors layered with oak and espresso sensations. But overall, it is rather flat with an abrupt, astringent finish. | S. Carlo | 85 | 45 |
25,775 | us | Hinting at oak and steeped in ripe fig, this is a hearty white wine with an herbal edge, fermented in stainless steel and then aged in neutral oak. From prime spots within Dutton Ranch, it provides a layering of tropical pineapple and melon within a suggestion of lemon, finishing dry. | Kylie's Cuv茅e Dutton Ranch | 87 | 23 |
25,897 | portugal | This wine comes from the heart of the D茫o region. It is firm and dark with tannins and a concentrated texture. Fine acidity cuts through the black-fruit character. The wine is ready to drink. | Vinha do Poeta | 87 | 6 |
70,713 | us | Smooth and lightly buttery, this enjoyable single vineyard wine offers appealing flavors of apple and caramel. The finish is creamy and generous, with just a touch of heat. | Gold Vineyard | 87 | 30 |
30,248 | italy | Bright, sharp and easy citrus aromas open the bouquet of this Extra Dry expression. The wine seems to hold back in terms of intensity, but it certainly delivers freshness followed by smooth, creamy mousse. | Millesimato Black Bottle Extra Dry | 86 | 20 |
16,614 | us | Lighter in color, this Syrah (83%)-dominated blend shows aromas of dehydrated blueberries, milk chocolate, black olive and plum. The blue fruit flavors are lightly sweet, with some residual sugar holding it together. | Red Beauty | 86 | 11 |
46,620 | italy | Here's a thin, almost transparent Grillo with forward tones of almond skin and mature pear. It has a clean, zesty delivery on the palate and ends with spicy, fresh accents. | Schietto | 84 | 16 |
78,731 | italy | Alluring violet, perfumed berry, truffle and Mediterrenean herb aromas emerge in the glass. The palate is firm and packed with black cherry, raspberry and licorice flavors, with assertive, fine-grained tannins that give the finish grip. Give it time to fully develop. Drink after 2020. | Vigna d'Alfiero | 92 | 45 |
51,010 | france | A lovely mix of aromas appears on the nose: a touch of sandalwood amidst fresh greenery鈥攕omething at once sonorous and very fresh. The gentle and mostly subtle sandalwood notes continue across the palate, with a touch of mace, alongside something tenderly green, like aloe vera and chervil. This is a most unusual and most intriguing wine. If you were wondering about Sylvaner, here's one to mesmerize you. | Rosenberg Vieilles Vignes | 92 | 28 |
72,699 | france | Summer flower aromas with touches of honey give an immediately attractive, fresh character. To taste, it's a crisp and steely wine, full of white fruits and a delicious juicy character. Drink now. | R茅serve | 87 | 15 |
120,454 | us | This medium-bodied wine has fresh fruity and lightly spicy aromas, with a lively texture due to reasonable acidity and tannins. Flavors do a good job of balancing raspberry and cherry with slightly oaky vanilla and nutmeg. | Goodie Two Shoes | 86 | 12 |
84,321 | italy | A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 30% Syrah, this opens with aromas of espresso, toasted oak, ground pepper, ripe black-skinned fruit and game. The extracted palate offers licorice, raisin, clove and tobacco alongside raspy tannins that leave an astringent finish. The fruit is starting to dry up so drink sooner rather than later. | Ghiaie della Furba | 88 | 60 |