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20,305 | France | A fruity blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc, this is soft, creamy and balanced with acidity. The relatively high dosage gives the wine a gentle aftertaste. Drink now. | 86 | 46 | Champagne | Champagne Blend |
111,338 | Germany | Smoke accents ripe yellow peaches on the nose of this intensely penetrating kabinett. The palate shocks with luscious mango and melon flavors, layered with bristling mineral accents. It finishes long, with a reverberating astringency. | 91 | 18 | Mosel | Riesling |
81,199 | US | An earthy, spicy and lean wine, veering on austere, this is elegant and softly layered. Wild strawberry, mushroom and forest combine with a subtle suggestion of black tea and cinnamon to form a delicious experience that's long-lasting on the palate. | 91 | 51 | California | Pinot Noir |
107,540 | France | While there is a youthful stalky element to this wine, it also has plenty of ripe black-cherry fruit. That suggests a warm ripe future as the tannins soften. Drink this potentially rich, spicy wine from 2019. | 88 | 25 | Loire Valley | Pinot Noir |
61,128 | US | A seductive, downright sexy wine, this opens with scents of dried cherries and sandalwood. Those cherry flavors expand inside a frame of dark chocolate. Tannins have a bit of a shell, but ample aeration takes the stiffness out. | 91 | 60 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
87,112 | US | There's no hiding the 24 months in French oak this Zin spent after growing up in an organic and dry-farmed vineyard. Medium to heavyweight it's all about ripe strawberry and blackberry, sweet to the point of being in a pie, rounded out by graham cracker and a fine fruit liqueur. | 85 | 25 | California | Zinfandel |
81,460 | US | This new winery located just outside of Prosser hits the ground running with a luscious, viscous, creamy Pinot Gris that tastes like a pear-flavored creamsicle. The fruit is almost tropical, right at the edge of mango/banana, but not fat or flabby. This is a perfect sipping wine. Screwcap. | 89 | 16 | Washington | Pinot Gris |
73,126 | US | An unabashedly rich and luscious wine, this combines ripe and fresh fruit flavors with luxurious spicy, buttery accents and an almost thick texture. With a subtext as savory as Udon broth it's practically a meal in a bottle. Call it full-bodied, full-flavored, ultrasmooth and impressive. | 90 | 22 | California | Chardonnay |
102,115 | US | Crisp in the nose, with nuances of graham cracker, menthol, mushroom and herbs. Those herbal notes carry into the flavor profile and mix with plum and oak. It opens up a little and becomes fairly friendly on the finish, where the tannins are medium. | 88 | 100 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
123,463 | US | Still young, steely and firm, but classy and deep. This has the best attributes of the '05 and '06 Columbia Valley Cabs from Seven Hills—ripe and polished black fruits, firm tannins, a supple finish with a veneer of smoke and licorice. In other words, this is a complete, complex and intriguing Bordeaux blend, with plenty of aging potential. | 91 | 25 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
99,919 | Spain | Slightly candied red fruit aromas bring a touch of herbal to the show, and the feel and flavor profile are equally tangy, zesty, lean and edgy. Red fruits are what it's about, and palate cleansing potential is its best attribute. | 84 | 8 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
102,190 | US | A Loire-like red wine, pleasantly light and fruity, it has black cherry and cola flavors and a real streak of earthiness. Dry, supple tannins provide structure, but it's pretty soft. From Beaucanon. | 86 | 12 | California | Cabernet Franc |
36,537 | US | A straightforward, easy drinker with notes of pear and melon supported by a rounded feel and little overt new oak influence. | 85 | 15 | Washington | Chardonnay |
35,660 | US | About as pale in color as they come, this wine is not light on flavor. It has bright citrus and dried herb aromas and similarly assertive flavors, backed by crisp acidity. It should pair perfectly with seafood and is bold enough for grilled garlic prawns. | 88 | 20 | California | Rosé |
62,324 | US | This is from one of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in the area, owned and farmed by Bob Pellegrini, and a place that has provided grapes Edwards since the 1980s. Spicy pine and cardamom greet the nose and palate, as silky smooth layers of rose and wild strawberry meet cardamon and vanilla. Medium-bodied, it remains complex and balanced as it develops additional nuance in the glass. | 94 | 68 | California | Pinot Noir |
124,822 | Spain | This Tempranillo is loaded up front, with berry, earth, cola and spice aromas. It feels good, maybe a bit edgy and aggressive, with cherry, raspberry, plum and pretty much every dark-fruit flavor that exists. The finish is long and solid, with grating tannins. | 88 | 12 | Catalonia | Tempranillo |
98,671 | US | The cool vintage took its toll on this Pinot Noir. It has off-aromas and flavors that suggest barely-ripened, green strawberries, raw mushrooms and some vegetal notes. | 82 | 19 | California | Pinot Noir |
57,645 | US | A stunner of a rosé, this wine's pale pink hue does little to indicate its action-packed reality. Nectarine, wet stone, and bubble gum occupy the aroma profile, but the flavors are what set it off. Ruby red grapefruit, strawberry shortcake, and a slight lemon chiffon element hammer home this beauty by Sta. Rita Hills-based superstar producer Kris Curran, formerly of both Sea Smoke and Foley. This is versatile enough to handle both seared scallops and grilled babyback pork ribs. | 92 | 18 | California | Grenache |
33,984 | US | Very tight in the nose, with hints of peanuts. A cinnamon nuance provides an exotic edge to the otherwise straightforward, somewhat tart cherry palate. Buttery oak and more tangy cherries dominate the finish. | 85 | 25 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
1,583 | US | Certainly the finest Grand Ciel Syrah to date, this is a full-flavored, complete wine, loaded with pure fruit flavors of berry and cassis. The details pile on—a whiff of stone, a hint of chocolate, suggestions of spice, all in perfect proportion. | 95 | 60 | Washington | Syrah |
41,567 | US | This rich, thick, soft wine has Concord grape jelly and smoky oak aromas, with sweet blackberry flavors and a touch of tannin in the texture. | 86 | 14 | California | Red Blend |
114,256 | US | Tasted barely six months past fermentation, this is as fresh as spring strawberries. It's juicy and forward, delicious and rather substantial at near 14% alcohol. Enjoy this chilled with cold salads and picnic fare. | 88 | 16 | Oregon | Rosé |
24,759 | France | Subtle notes of orange meet freshly-cut pear flavors, amplified by some residual sugar. The richness of the palate is cut beautifully by a fresh and pure, citric acidity and a wrought phenolic structure which lends pleasant notes of subtle, enticing bitterness. There is something bittersweet about this that is touching and alluring. | 93 | 53 | Alsace | Pinot Gris |
32,833 | Argentina | Rooty, stalky, earthy aromas are spread wide and thin. This Cab has a gritty feel and hard tannins. Stalky flavors of coffee grinds are herbal and tough, while heat, sauciness and tomato-leaf flavors suggest cool-climate origins. Overall this is racy and cool in style; drink now. | 87 | 22 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
77,851 | Spain | This basic Tempranillo is violet in color and shows rubbery aromas of black fruit and wild berry. It feels skittish on the palate, with grapey flavors of plum and berry. Juicy, candied and a little warm on the finish. | 85 | 11 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
83,943 | US | A gorgeous aroma like roses and blackberries meets richly concentrated and ripe black-fruit flavors in this full-bodied, luxuriously textured wine. While extremely ripe and bold, the wine is also smooth and voluptuous, balanced out by silky tannins that keep the mouthfeel lively and fresh sip after sip. | 95 | 30 | California | Zinfandel |
107,356 | Spain | Fresh, dry red-fruit aromas lead the charge on this tasty but simple Rioja that feels crisp, healthy and balanced. Flavors of plum, raspberry and herbs finish mild. | 87 | 11 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
14,680 | Australia | This Grenache-based blend derives considerable structure from its Shiraz (38%) and Mourvèdre (7%) components, giving it more firmness, length and ageability than might be expected. Dark chocolate and berry aromas and flavors pick up hints of dried tobacco and other herbs, ending on a crisp note. Give it two or three years, then drink it over the next 10–12. | 92 | 65 | South Australia | Rhône-style Red Blend |
53,968 | US | Winemaker J. P. Valot, who is from Argentina, shows a confident touch with this grape. Mixed fruit flavors of red plum, golden raisin and fig bring a unique character to this well-balanced wine. Solid through the midpalate, it carries into a generous, lightly chocolaty finish. | 90 | 26 | Oregon | Malbec |
113,755 | Italy | Made with 80% Sangiovese and 20% Canaiolo, this offers aromas of mature dark-skinned fruit, menthol and dried herb. On the straightforward palate, notes of star anise and eucalyptus back up a core of dried black cherry while dusty tannins leave a drying finish. | 88 | 20 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
9,695 | US | A menthol/eucalyptus note shoots through the aroma of this pleasant Cabernet. It shows quickly maturing flavors of plum and pie cherry, an easy-drinking softness throughout the mid-palate, and just a hint of heat in the finish. | 86 | 35 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
35,538 | France | This ripe blackberry-flavored wine is deliciously ready to drink. It has soft tannins and a smooth texture that is now just right. The acidity and the jammy aftertaste make the wine attractive. | 87 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
64,927 | Italy | French oak, menthol and plum aromas waft out of the glass. The taut, rather light-bodied palate offers tart red cherry, star anise and coffee bean alongside grainy tannins that leave a grippy, astringent finish. | 88 | 60 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
1,358 | Spain | This Rioja opens with a jumpy, lively, candied red-fruit aroma. It feels solid, rubbery and stout, with dark fruit flavors that are accented by mild resin and butter notes. Feels a little sticky on the finish, with firm tannins. | 86 | 10 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo Blend |
36,441 | US | The barrel influence plays prominently on the aromas, with notes of cocoa, vanilla and spice that show some warmth. On the palate, a mix of fruit and barrel flavors conveys creamy dark fruit, caramel and vanilla. | 88 | 42 | Washington | Syrah |
68,923 | US | A lovely Cabernet, rich and pure and quite frankly delicious. Although it shows those famous mountain tannins, they're softly refined and entirely drinkable now, letting the blackberry, chocolate, violet and mineral flavors come through. | 92 | 22 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
65,526 | US | Whiffs of popcorn and smoked nuts lend a savory tone to fresh apple and lemon on this dry Chardonnay. Bold in body and alcohol, it's a bit brawny on the palate. Flavors of pressed apple and pear are brightened with a welcome spritz of lemon acidity. | 84 | 15 | New York | Chardonnay |
61,830 | US | Very tasty fruit flavors showcase pretty berries, especially raspberries, with a hint of mint and fresh herb. It's front-loaded and ready to drink immediately. | 89 | 30 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
59,583 | Italy | Collemattoni delivers a ripe, fruit-driven Brunello that will appeal to those who enjoy plump, jammy notes in their red wine. Raspberry, strawberry and mature cherry stand out within a larger embroidery of spice and tobacco. The wine is soft and smooth with sweet berry notes on the close. | 87 | 55 | Tuscany | Sangiovese Grosso |
8,034 | US | Here is a tasty, light-bodied Zin with its own style and a great price. It has a minty, eucalyptus aroma and vivid raspberry flavors, almost sweet in balance. Medium-bodied, it delivers a lingering fruity finish. | 86 | 8 | California | Zinfandel |
27,661 | Italy | Ruffino's Modus (a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot) boasts thick extraction in the form of chocolate fudge and cherry candy. Lighter tones of apple skin and green herbs pick up the rear. It's on the ripe side with prune-like flavors; drink now. | 90 | 25 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
124,930 | US | The aromas of clove, flowers, black olive and spice are bright, followed by penetrating notes of boysenberry and plum. The palate is supple and in feel, showing concentration but still elegance to the fruit flavors. | 89 | 30 | Washington | Malbec |
71,373 | US | This unoaked Chardonnay showcases delicious pristine mango, peach and apricot flavors. Approachable and uncomplicated, it's a fruit-forward yet refreshingly structured wine for everyday pleasure. Drink now through 2019. | 88 | 12 | New York | Chardonnay |
126,694 | France | Tight green apple and citrus acidity dominates this wine. It is very crisp, at this stage too crisp, and the structure is on the lean side. It certainly reflects the cool growing conditions of 2007. | 85 | 47 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
106,669 | France | The wine is candied and sherbet-flavored. Acidity gives some freshness, but it feels artificial and light. | 83 | 22 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
6,041 | US | Each year Rich gets his grapes from different sources: This time it’s Corral Creek, and the wine’s tight as a drum, emphasizing cranberry and pie cherries. It isn’t sour, but it is tart. The gorgeous nose and precise, powerful red-berry fruit make it pleasurable. Puckering acids say it should be served with food. | 88 | 25 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
77,286 | Spain | Aromas of rubber band, smoky berry and plum come with herbal, rustic overtones. This feels grabby and tannic, while punchy acidity releases angular black-fruit flavors. A roasted, meaty tasting finish brings the heat and feels aggressive. | 85 | 15 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
94,044 | US | With 7% residual sugar and 11% alcohol, this is a Riesling to enjoy with spicy noodle dishes. Sweetness notwithstanding, it's a substantial wine with grip and definition. Melon and peach flavors roll smoothly into notes of caramel and honey. This is rich and delicious. | 90 | 10 | Washington | Riesling |
40,524 | US | An intriguing combination of almost equal parts Malbec, Mourvèdre and Petit Verdot, Rock Wall's Romancer hails from Clarksburg's small Heringer Vineyard, and is bright, fruity and juicy with blackberry and strawberry flavors. Aromatic lavender and jasmine notes against a backdrop of meaty tobacco make the presence of Mourvedre apparent. | 89 | 30 | California | Red Blend |
99,343 | France | Always a great value, this warm and fruity wine is immediately accessible and drinkable. It has fine red berry fruits, a good core of tannins and just the right fruit acidity. Drink now. | 87 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
56,477 | US | This dry-farmed portion of the exciting family-owned estate delivers aromas of cardamom, pomegranate extract, cherry juice, ollallieberry, sweet woods and the yeastiness of a baking croissant. The palate shows cherry pie, pulverized cloves, star anise and more yeast, with a very full mouthfeel and silky tannins. | 93 | 42 | California | Pinot Noir |
30,714 | Italy | This opens with aromas of raisin, tobacco leaf, underbrush, grilled porcini mushroom and leather. The extracted palate delivers black pepper, clove, dried sage, prune and licorice supported by teeth-coating tannins. The heat of searing alcohol on the finish throws the wine off balance. | 88 | 249 | Veneto | Red Blend |
24,849 | Italy | Aromas of dark-skinned berry, coffee, tilled soil, oak and a balsamic note come together on this. The vibrant, linear palate offers tart red cherry, cranberry, licorice, clove and espresso alongside bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. | 90 | 39 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
101,120 | US | Wonderfully rich, with a lush and luxurious mid-palate, this young wine is packed with berries and cassis, elevated with some citrusy acidity, and deep with notes of gravel and smoke. This wine is still hard and unresolved. Give it a lot of decanting, or just age for a few years. | 92 | 42 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
56,521 | US | This is the first release of this new wine from Stonestreet. It's Merlot with some Cabernet, Syrah and Cab Franc. Grown in Jess Jackson's high mountain vineyards, it's rich and soft in black currant, cherry, mocha and smoky oak flavors, with smooth, easy tannins. Best now and through 2010. | 88 | 35 | California | Red Blend |
38,928 | US | Fresh and bright aromas of blackberry pastry and black-cherry fruit show on the nose of this wine from a longtime Paso producer. There are tart tannins on the palate, with red-cherry flavors enhanced by turned black earth, dried mint and dill. | 88 | 16 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
57,792 | US | Smelling of pure Syrah, annotated with rock and white pepper, this is graceful, muscular and compact. The wild blueberry fruit is not too sweet and has a clean, resonant finish. It still needs time to knit together and bring the barrel flavors into focus. | 90 | 40 | Washington | Syrah |
59,893 | Australia | VMR stands for Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, which are blended together in this flamboyantly floral version of a Rhône-style white. Apricot, melon and citrus flavors strike the palate with a lush, almost oily impression, yet finish long and crisp. Drink now. | 90 | 18 | South Australia | White Blend |
106,835 | France | From right at the northern end of the sweep of Corton Grand Cru vineyards, this rich and complex wine is dense with smoky flavors as well as ripe blackberry fruit. It is solid, densely structured and powered minerality from the chalk in the soil. This is going to be a fine wine, so drink from 2019. | 94 | 99 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
93,058 | US | The best blend from JM Cellars is Tre Fanciulli, here composed of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and 14% Syrah. You'll find pleasing strawberry and Bing cherry fruit, along with claret-like structure and nicely applied cinnamon and baking spice accents. It could almost fool you into thinking you were drinking an excellent Dry Creek Zinfandel. | 91 | 42 | Washington | Red Blend |
38,723 | France | An open and inviting scent of ripe pear is freshened by an impression of wet pebbles, cold stone and citrus. The palate is textured and expressive, giving a broader canvas to these fruity, fresh flavors that have a lovely edge of gentle bitterness. The palate finishes just off dry. | 90 | 19 | Alsace | Pinot Gris |
119,314 | France | A concentrated wine, it's packed with both dark fruits and tannins. A dense structure contrasts with the fresher black currant fruitiness. Ripe and full-bodied, the wine needs to age. Drink from 2016. | 88 | 21 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
8,228 | US | Jarvis's Tempranillo is always one of the best in California. It's wonderfully smooth and soft, with a fine grip that gives traction to the cherry, olive and cola flavors. Falls somewhere in texture between a light, silky Pinot Noir and a medium-weight Merlot, but with a distinctive style all its own. | 92 | 90 | California | Tempranillo |
67,527 | US | This is a Captain America-sized Zin, muscular and strong in walls of huge, dusty dark fruit. Firm in tannins, juicy and swirling in vanilla and cinnamon toast flavors, it spent 22 months swaddled in French oak, an imprint that lets itself be known in the wine. Lay this baby down until 2015 or so, or let it breathe before enjoying with racks of ribs. | 88 | 35 | California | Zinfandel |
100,694 | France | A 50–50 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this is a fruity wine that also has a strongly tangy zesty character. It comes from vines on the Montagne de Reims, a rich source of great fruit that shows strongly in this Champagne. The bottling is still young and will benefit from another few months aging, so drink from 2018. | 92 | 60 | Champagne | Champagne Blend |
105,607 | Argentina | Cola, blackberry and dusty aromas amount to something nice and inviting. Cab Franc is new to the Broquel lineup, and this is lush, bold and fruity in style, with blackberry, black cherry and mocha flavors in front of a toasty, full-throttle finish. | 90 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Franc |
26,178 | US | This high-octane wine will please lovers of big, powerful Zinfandel. It's a little hot from high alcohol, but so lush, you hardly notice. Offers waves of currants, anise and pepper that go on and on, and the finish is dry. | 89 | 41 | California | Zinfandel |
3,212 | US | Though not indicated on the label, once again the Morrison Lane vineyard—the oldest Syrah planting in Walla Walla—is the source of the fruit. The wine is peppery and tannic, with cherry fruit and dried herbal accents. There's a whiff of toast in the finish. | 88 | 32 | Washington | Syrah |
122,460 | France | Very pure, this has a clean strawberry flavor, with exhilarating acidity. The wine has some structure and firm tannins, although its fruitiness is the dominant factor. | 87 | 37 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
59,894 | US | I found myself returning to this Merlot again and again, because it's such a good, gentle, easy sipper. It's a pleasure to drink one that's so nicely dry and balanced. Does a great job balancing ripe berry and stone fruits with earthy herbs and spices. Sommeliers and restaurateurs, scoop this one up while you can. | 90 | 13 | California | Merlot |
118,257 | US | Exotic wafts of almond and lemongrass make way for an intensity of lemon pith and grapefruit in this wholly satisfying, well-crafted and refreshingly complex white, a sure sign that this variety can thrive in the appellation. | 93 | 35 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
50,095 | US | With soft tannins, gentle acidity and herbal flavors of blackberries and cherries, this dry Cabernet displays classic Alexander Valley character. It's a little simple now, but should develop interesting bottle complexities over the years. | 89 | 40 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
20,243 | US | A showy but crisp and fresh style of Chard, this offers honey butter, ripe apple flesh, yellow roses, lemongrass and the slightest show of guava tropicality on the nose. The sip begins with that tropical guava and mango character, then tightens on mandarin orange and lemon rind. | 90 | 35 | California | Chardonnay |
58,102 | Italy | Aromas of leather, grilled herb, wild berry and baking spice lift out of the glass. The full-bodied palate doles out raspberry confiture, ripe Morello cherry, dark spice and tobacco while densely packed, mature tannins offer support. Drink 2018–2023. | 92 | 70 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
41,741 | Italy | Aromas of scorched earth, baked fruit, roasted coffee bean, leather and underbrush take shape in the glass. The warm palate reflects the heat of the vintage, delivering a core of dried berry accented with notes of licorice and lightly toasted oak. Assertive tannins provide the framework. Drink through 2020. | 88 | 130 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
117,877 | US | Expensive, yes, but it shows the drama and interest that a Joseph Phelps Cabernet predictably delivers. It's rich and ripe in blackberry, cherry, currant and oak flavors, with wonderful tannins and a dry finish. Best now. | 92 | 58 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
52,133 | Italy | From Etna's beautiful Guardiola cru, this unoaked Chardonnay delivers fantastically fresh aromas of mountain herbs, tomato leaf, citrus and peach. It's a sophisticated and intriguing wine thanks to the mineral and brimstone notes that appear on the tail end. | 90 | 30 | Sicily & Sardinia | Chardonnay |
62,399 | US | Made from grapes planted in 2006, this Syrah reflects its young-vine fruit in the form of light, primary, somewhat grapy flavors. It shows traces of herb and tobacco, which are balanced by tannins. All in all, this a promising start for this new vineyard block. | 88 | 25 | Washington | Syrah |
37,233 | US | Concentrated and generous in sweet red fruit, this is a gangbuster Oakville Merlot for the price. Balanced in fruit, herb and dry tannin, it's a lovable quaff from a well-known vineyard. | 90 | 24 | California | Merlot |
127,129 | France | Attractively herbaceous, this is a crisp, light and bright wine. Tight green fruits and plenty of acidity give it a juicy character that makes it refreshing. Drink now. This is one of 15 Bordeaux chateaus by Crus and Domaines de France. | 86 | 10 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
121,960 | Italy | This savory selection offers earthy aromas of underbrush, truffle and leather. The zesty palate expresses tart red cherry flavor punctuated by mint, vanilla and espresso accents. It's nicely balanced, with firm but ripe tannins and ample freshness. Artisan Wines, Downey Selection. | 90 | 20 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
36,728 | France | This medium-sweet wine is attractively perfumed, with a good balance between exotic spice and fragrant acidity. The wine is soft and immediately drinkable. Screwcap. | 86 | 14 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
36,525 | Argentina | Grassy, herbaceous, raisiny aromas are green and harsh. This is brutally tannic and out of whack on the palate, while green, weedy flavors finish thick, blocky and rough. | 80 | 22 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
43,317 | Italy | Aromas recall grilled pepper, red currant and exotic spice. The palate delivers dried black cherry, toasted oak, roasted coffee bean, anisette and espresso alongside the heat of evident alcohol. It lacks fruit richness to stand up to the oak, while raspy tannins give it an astringent, mouth-drying finish. | 87 | 45 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
128,418 | US | Layered black cherry, cola and raspberry flavors laced with cardamom and clove make this medium-bodied red succulently memorable. It's balanced and forgiving, its supple texture yielding to a creaminess on the finish that's irresistible. | 94 | 66 | California | Pinot Noir |
38,674 | US | A study of the darker side of the grape from Josh Baker and Matt Brain, this shows black cherry, olallieberry, sarsaparilla and black pepper on the nose. The palate is also unctuous with black licorice, black cherry and cola, with eucalyptus and sage spices adding excellent complexity. | 92 | 44 | California | Pinot Noir |
26,523 | US | There's no question about the variety, with its jazzy aromas of raspberries, blackberries and graphite that lead to plump plush layered fruit flavors. It brings an unabashed sense of deliciousness, with a finish that won't quit. | 93 | 45 | Washington | Merlot |
33,100 | US | Red apple, pink rose petals and orange-laced bubblegum combine for a light and refreshing nose on this delicate, Pinot Noir-based rosé. There is good energy and verve to the sip, which is nearly effervescent at first, then delivers slightly sour watermelon, strawberry and red-plum flavors. | 88 | 25 | California | Rosé |
55,820 | US | Though this wine's mouthfeel is chalky, its dark fruit, touched with black olive, coffee and licorice, offers interesting, complex flavors. It's tight, tart, lightly saline and peppery, with the fresh berry fruit flavors holding up through the finish. | 88 | 35 | Oregon | Malbec |
54,783 | US | Rich and dramatic, packed with red and black currant, and sandalwood flavors. This is a very intense wine, impressive for its power. Seems a natural for aging. Hold until 2019 at least. | 92 | 67 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
111,849 | US | Full bodied and complex, this is a fleshy Pinot Noir with fruit flavors that run from mulberry to spicy plum. Streaks of Dr. Pepper and some black pepper add finishing highlights. | 91 | 48 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
7,751 | US | Caramel-laced buttercream, marshmallow, cotton candy and sweet almond milk show on the nose of this bottling, named after one of Bill Foley's daughters. It's fairly light in body on the sprightly palate, where burnt marshmallow and vanilla flavors reign over the citrus elements. | 91 | 35 | California | Chardonnay |
103,656 | US | Januik's reserve blend is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. The fruit is cloaked with lush layers of barrel toast, and it may require several hours of decanting for it to open up. When it does, the flavors multiply on the palate with cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, pencil lead and wood smoke, along with dusty, mouth-coating tannins. | 93 | 65 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
96,989 | US | This wine's sawdust, green herb, vanilla and spice aromas are brooding. The light- to medium-bodied palate delivers cherry flavor, bringing appeal but wanting more expression. | 87 | 65 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
41,065 | Argentina | Floral blackberry aromas are concentrated. The saturated palate is somewhat narrow in breadth, while boysenberry and minty oak flavors rank as dark. A wiry but juicy finish is lasting and offers a note of chocolaty oak. | 87 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
37,205 | US | This unique blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Marsanne by Bob Lindquist is priced to sell. Fragrant Gravenstein apple, pink-grapefruit pith and a touch of honeysuckle show on the nose, followed by flavors of apple blossoms, lemon and lime zest on the light and easy palate that sizzles with a cider-like acidity. | 88 | 17 | California | White Blend |
77,423 | US | This Chardonnay is similar in flavors and texture to far more expensive bottlings, with a wealth of peaches, pears, pineapples and buttercream. For the price, it's hard to beat. | 87 | 15 | California | Chardonnay |
123,840 | US | This Sierra Foothills-based winery makes a compelling if atypical Sangiovese that offers black cherry, soy, crushed rock and rose petal scents. Upright tannins present strawberry, black plum and loamy soil flavors, finishing on a sweet-savory hoisin sauce note. | 91 | 28 | California | Sangiovese |
3,118 | US | This rustic Cabernet has pretty good varietal flavors of blackberries and dried currants, enhanced with an oaky sweetness. It's full bodied and tannic, and fine for drinking now. | 84 | 13 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
2,296 | Italy | Bold and modern, Fonterutoli delivers the goods year after year. The wine is rich and plush with deep concentration and excellent intensity. You'll get aromas of bright cherry and some spice but what makes the wine stand apart is the clarity and purity of its aromas. | 90 | 28 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |