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80,760 | France | Dark colored wine, its fruit structured with building blocks of dense tannins, acidity and a plum skin texture. The wine has a fine balance, rich but also restrained and elegant. For aging over 3–4 years. | 90 | 42 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
52,858 | US | Young, forward and energetic, this brings a fresh mix of strawberry and raspberry with a suggestion of cantaloupe melon. Other grace notes bring coffee and cola, all well-integrated. A distinct flavor of chicken broth comes up and lingers through the finish. | 92 | 85 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
5,713 | Italy | Round and velvety, it has aromas of ripe berry, chocolate and exotic spices. The rich palate delivers juicy black cherry punctuated with ground black pepper, cinnamon, carob, pipe tobacco and mint. Forward and sweet, this is already extremely accessible so enjoy soon. Drink through 2018. | 91 | 78 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
50,957 | US | A fine, everyday Merlot, soft and approachable, with ripe berry, cherry, cola and oak flavors. The tannins are pretty. Drink up. | 85 | 22 | California | Merlot |
102,296 | US | This student-produced wine shows aromas of cocoa, cashew and cherry along with green pepper. Flavors are somewhat wood-dominated with vanilla and chocolate riding high over cherry. Overall there are some distractions but there's still much to enjoy. | 88 | 25 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
10,005 | US | Full-throttle Burgundian technique marks this Chardonnay. It's explosive with buttered toast and popcorn and apricot and orange jam flavors. There's a fine streak of lime acidity. It's an exciting wine, as opulent as California Chard gets, if a little over-the-top, venturing beyond balance into opulence for its own sake. | 91 | 110 | California | Chardonnay |
127,065 | Argentina | Plum and berry aromas include notes of lemon and shaved roots. This is a funky Cabernet with choppy tannins that create an abrasive mouthfeel. Salty berry, tomato and oak flavors finish woody. | 85 | 22 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
79,813 | France | The nose gives almost nothing away. The palate, however, is full of mild, tender and rounded pear fruit. This is very fluid, almost a little dilute, but very easy, very light and full of that mild tender pear. The finish is dry. | 89 | 22 | Alsace | Pinot Gris |
11,131 | France | Showing the ripe 2015 vintage, this is a soft rounded wine. It has attractive acidity to lift the ripe yellow fruit and add a shot of citrus. The wine needs another few months to settle in, so wait until summer 2017. | 87 | 25 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
10,054 | France | Ripe and smooth, it has layers of red fruits, a touch of caramel and delicious acidity. It's full of flavor with depth as well as some richness. | 89 | 15 | Provence | Rosé |
42,140 | Argentina | Stemmy and fiery on the nose, with light raspberry aromas. The palate is lightweight and acidic, while the generic palate shows cherry and plum fruit and heat. Plows on through but doesn't register more than the basics. | 83 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
10,744 | US | An awesome Chardonnay that gives everything you want in richness, yet frames it in a structural integrity rare in California. Dazzles with tropical fruit, green apple and pear flavors, with a brilliant overlay of oak that adds buttered toast and spice flavors, not to mention sturdy oak tannins. But it's the zesty acidity, like a squirt of lime juice, that really elevates this wine. | 95 | 70 | California | Chardonnay |
128,683 | US | Big, powerful, soft, rich and ageable. In other words, classic Etude Heirloom. Resembles the rich 2002, with massive flavors of cherries, raspberries, cocoa, anise, bacon and smoky sandalwood. Enormously complex, a wine that changes with every sip as it breathes and warms. Shows the density of Cabernet, with Pinot's silkiness. Now–2014. | 95 | 90 | California | Pinot Noir |
103,763 | US | Spicy with cola and black tea, this Livermore Zin has an earthy touch amid its ripe raspberry and oak. It would pair well with the usual suspects of barbecue and other grilled meats. | 87 | 26 | California | Zinfandel |
11,403 | US | Crafted principally from estate-grown fruit, this has the complexity and downright panache of a far more expensive bottling. Mixed brambly red fruits combine seamlessly, punching through to a lingering finish etched in minerals. What a terrific value! | 91 | 22 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
38,472 | Argentina | Earthy aromas are a bit muddled and suggest tomato and herbs, but in the mouth, this is fresh and rigid in feel. Flavors of zesty berry come with oaky, savory notes and a touch of woody residue on the finish. | 85 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
101,536 | US | A very nice wine that shows the smooth, complex tannin structure, ripe fruit and dry balance you'd want from a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. You'll like the blackberry, cherry and cedar flavors, enhanced by touches of dried herb and cocoa. Drink now–2015 for fruity freshness. | 90 | 45 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
9,801 | US | From Montemaggiore Vineyard on the western hills of the appellation, and containing 5% Viognier, this is a well-made wine, nicely rustic in a dirty, rowdy mix of black pepper and earth. Dense, thick layers of cocoa play with floral notes of lavender and rose, finishing softly. This will age well through 2023. | 93 | 35 | California | Syrah |
63,060 | Italy | Made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, this opens with savory aromas of fennel, dark berry, bell pepper and cedar. The firm palate offers black currant, black cherry, clove and Mediterranean herbs. Assertive but fine-grained tannins add elegance. | 91 | 50 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
109,991 | France | Unusually set in a Burgundy-shape bottle rather than the normal Bordeaux bottle, this low-sulfur wine comes from a biodynamic vineyard. It is ripe with yellow fruits and rich acidity. It has a rounded character, with an edge of minerality and light spice. This delicious wine is ready to drink. | 89 | 22 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
69,183 | US | Good for drinking now, it's bright in acidity, with long-lasting flavors of Meyer lemon, cantaloupe, vanilla bean and honey. | 87 | 24 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
4,153 | US | This full-bodied, quite ripe red has a classical edge in its grip of pencil led, black currant and dense blackberry fruit. Despite its heft and youthful tannins, it shows promise of aging in its backbone of structure and subtle grace. Enjoy best 2023 through 2028. | 92 | 75 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
73,204 | US | Dry and medium-bodied in the mouth, it has raspberry and cherry fruit flavors, with pleasantly earthy notes of sweetened herb tea. However, a subtle but noticeable note of green unripeness pervades the aroma and persists into the finish. | 86 | 48 | California | Pinot Noir |
98,859 | US | Marked by superripe, jammy blackberry and currant flavors that taste like they were baked into a pie, this Cab also has plenty of sweet, caramelized oak. It leaves little to the imagination. Good, but would benefit from greater nuance and complexity. | 86 | 60 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
42,101 | US | Skunky, this wine is thick and shiny, with a metallic edge. The fruit leans into notions of wild strawberry. | 83 | 29 | California | Pinot Noir |
86,077 | US | If not for the acidity and minerality, this would be a simple Chardonnay, with its fruit juicy flavors of peaches, oranges and pineapples. But that crisp, zesty structure gives it life. | 90 | 28 | California | Chardonnay |
105,000 | Italy | This has very nice aromatic intensity, boasting layers of peach blossom, jasmine and honey. Sweet peach tones appear on the close and are enhanced by the wine's creamy texture. | 88 | 27 | Veneto | Glera |
88,284 | US | You'll find lovely, complex flavors of raspberries, cherries, red currants, spices and smoky vanilla notes from oak in this dry, pleasant wine. It's also very tart, biting into the palate with a cut of acidity, which seems to be a trait of the vintage. Good now, if a little direct. | 88 | 44 | California | Pinot Noir |
118,249 | US | This wine draws from a handful of tremendous vineyard sites, including the producer's estate, Platt and Clary Ranch, all cool-climate and windswept. It's a tight, light and minimally messed-with wine, bright in cherry, pomegranate and rose. | 91 | 45 | California | Pinot Noir |
56,307 | US | Scents and flavors suggest cherry pipe tobacco, along with streaks of dried leaf and lemon oil. It's a rough and tumble, every day red, with some chewy tannins. | 86 | 27 | Oregon | Cabernet Sauvignon |
82,614 | US | This is a hot, sweet Zinfandel, with an alcohol level of 15.4%. It's very ripe and forward in jammy cherry-berry fruit, with a spicy edge of cola and mocha. It contains some Petite Sirah and Alicante, like an old-fashioned field blend. | 83 | 45 | California | Zinfandel |
13,227 | US | Pizza, burgers, tacos and similar everyday fare will go well with this Merlot. It's smooth in cherries, currants and cola. | 84 | 10 | California | Merlot |
16,403 | US | This Pinot is all about fruit, which is both its strength and its limitation. Raspberries, strawberries, persimmons are there, alongside caramelized, buttery oak. The finish is tannic and dry. Drink by 2016, after decanting. | 87 | 46 | California | Pinot Noir |
93,610 | US | Testarossa has an incredible track record with Bien Nacido Pinot Noir, and in 2007, they've produced as fine a wine as they've ever done. It's dry, crisp, silky and just wonderful in the mouth, with rewarding flavors of cherries, currants, cola, licorice, sautéed wild mushrooms, balsamic and pepper. Terrific and complex now, and should slowly age for at least sic years. | 94 | 56 | California | Pinot Noir |
51,970 | France | Produced from two parcels on the Montagne de Reims, this dry yet soft wine is ripe and richly fruity. Still young, its minerality and bright fruitiness are firmly intact. It will be a delicious Champagne as it matures. Drink from 2019. | 93 | 55 | Champagne | Chardonnay |
62,121 | US | This shows real Chardonnay character, with a creamy texture housing flavors of Meyer lemon tart, vanilla and buttered toast, brightened with lively acidity. It's great to see veteran Bouchaine performing at such a high level. | 91 | 30 | California | Chardonnay |
96,496 | US | This Merlot-centric wine brings aromas of herbs, soy and dried raisins, seeminlyg a bit past it prime. The flavors are lightly and the tannins seem dried out. Drink now. | 85 | 40 | Washington | Merlot |
67,523 | Portugal | This structured, dense and smoky wine features dry tannins and a mineral texture. It has blackberry fruitiness to go with this scaffolding, so it will develop well to give a ripe, full, rich wine. Wait until 2015. | 88 | 10 | Douro | Portuguese Red |
94,401 | France | Chitry lies just outside the Chablis appellation area, giving a wine that has some of the classic steely character but is more rounded and less focused. Pleasing Chardonnay, finishes with an attractive vanilla touch. | 85 | 13 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
110,422 | US | Owing perhaps to its youth,this remains an uneasy mix of acid, oak, apple and citrus. It has strong components that are not entirely integrated. Another year or two in bottle would be a good idea. | 87 | 35 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
110,063 | Italy | With its well-recognized yellow label, Rotari's Brut Talento (based on Chardonnay grapes) offers value and quality with toasty aromas of roasted almond, freshly baked bread and yellow fruit. The wine is creamy and smooth with a touch of citrus freshness on the close. | 89 | 14 | Northeastern Italy | Chardonnay |
104,318 | Italy | Subdued aromas of wild berry, scorched earth and roasted coffee bean slowly take shape on this. On the bracing palate, assertive, tightly knit tannins support dried red cherry, espresso, orange zest and a hint of grilled herb. Give the tannins another few years to unclench then drink to capture the remaining fruit. | 87 | 55 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
43,148 | Italy | A beautiful wine that needs to age, this Basarin cru selection shows thick layers of berry fruit, cedar wood, almond and dark licorice. The oak element is strong, but the wine is still young and all its many elements will surely come into focus in 10 years or more. | 93 | 65 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
102,231 | France | Inspired by Sancerre, but with grapes from other parts of the Loire, this soft, herbal and green-fruit flavored wine is refreshing and lightly textured. Drink now. | 85 | 15 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
62,923 | US | Dry, rich and balanced, with dusty tannins and balanced currant, blackberry and oak flavors. A nice, versatile Cabernet with plenty of fanciness that won't break the bank. | 87 | 19 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
85,495 | US | This 100% Merlot is fruit forward in cherry pie and chocolate flavors, it's hard to resist drinking it now. But it's also quite tannic. The overall depth and balance strongly suggest that it will hold, and possibly develop, over the next four years. | 90 | 75 | California | Merlot |
124,222 | US | Cabernet Franc lends characteristic bramble and spice notes to flavors of preserved plum on this lush, fruity iced wine. It's lusciously sweet with a soft tangerine acidity. | 84 | 25 | New York | Cabernet Franc |
57,727 | US | Dark chocolate and black cherry converge for an elegant and dense nose in this wine from the Riboli family. The palate offers an intriguing range of flavors, from blackberry to cocoa dust and black pepper. The chalky tannins still need some time to open up, but will ensure a long life. | 91 | 25 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
80,864 | US | One barrel of each of Trisaetum's three estate vineyards contributed to this reserve bottling. It's the most closed of their dry Rieslings, requiring a hearty decant to show its stuffing: tart apple and citrus fruit, with streaks of vanilla and spice. Or age it a few years longer to allow more nuances to emerge. | 93 | 42 | Oregon | Riesling |
126,788 | US | Cab Franc from Southern Oregon may not be on your radar, but this bottle suggests it should be. Violets and leather perfume the nose, introducing soft, round purple fruits highlighted with cinnamon and licorice. Maybe not technically perfect, but what a mouthful of delicious flavors. | 92 | 35 | Oregon | Cabernet Franc |
38,532 | Italy | A classically powerful Riserva from Antinori, produced from the three family estates at Tignanello, Pèppoli and Badia a Passignano. Aromas of violets and cherries are followed by tobacco and spice flavors from the wood, as well as concentrated black fruits. Rich and full-bodied, it should age well over the next 10 years. | 92 | 23 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
105,237 | Germany | Whiffs of sweet pastry and sun-kissed nectarines lend richness to this zesty, off-dry Riesling. Sweet and tart, it's lip smackingly juicy, finishing on a deliciously astringent lemon pith note. Drink now through 2017. | 90 | 20 | Mosel | Riesling |
80,842 | US | Violets and rose petals lead the nose, followed by ripe blackberries and, with a bit of patience, some warm pie crust. The flavors are pleasant but hard to pin down, with flashes of licorice, red currant, allspice and orange peel. | 89 | 40 | California | Pinot Noir |
64,563 | US | With only .01 residual sugar, this Gewurz really is dry, as the label says. With grapes sourced mainly from the well-known Ferrington Vineyard, it's very spice, with zesty lemon, pineapple, lychee and green apple flavors. | 87 | 24 | California | Gewürztraminer |
43,496 | US | Syrupy thick at first, decadent enough for a king, this rich red is defined by vanilla French toast and blackberry jam aromas and flavors. It finds balance midway through on the palate, veering into crisper red tones of cranberry and rhubarb. Time will help mellow things out. Cellar through 2020. | 90 | 80 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
34,686 | US | From fruit grown in Carneros, 74% of it Chardonnay and 26% Pinot Noir, this includes grapes from both Hudson and Hyde vineyards. Gorgeously full bodied and elegant, it's dry on the palate with vibrant acidity to balance the tangy flavors of cherry, pomegranate and cranberry. | 92 | 55 | California | Sparkling Blend |
85,074 | France | Beautifully perfumed in a relatively light style, this Santenay is full of red fruits, sweet tannins and mouthwatering acidity. It has some richness, although the main character is of freshness. | 89 | 60 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
72,651 | France | A fruity wine with fresh acidity and light tannins, this is going to be ripe with a juicy character and bright tannins. After four years of conversion by Vincent and Ludivine l'Amouller, the estate's fourth generation, the 2014 vintage is now certified organic. | 88 | 25 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
70,118 | France | Intensely perfumed, this wine has soft tannins and a smooth, red-fruit-dominated texture. From a 3.5-acre premier-cru vineyard, it is ripe while light in character, suggesting it will age smoothly and quickly. The wine is almost ready now, although it will be best from 2018. | 89 | 37 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
56,180 | France | Aromas and flavors of rhubarb and red pepper dominate, resulting in a wine that is sharp and unbalanced. | 81 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
45,683 | US | The aromas and tastes of oak dominate this Chardonnay, with buttered toast and sweet caramel riding high over the pineapple, mango and pear flavors. But crisp acidity provides needed balance, and there's a fine minerality that gives a tang of stone. A good price for a Chard this complicated. | 87 | 13 | California | Chardonnay |
60,467 | US | This estate-grown white is consistently yummy, tangy in lemon peel and fresh-squeezed lemon, with a splash of fresh grapefruit. Dry and crisp, it finishes refreshingly, an ideal wine for light appetizers and most rewardingly, raw oysters. | 88 | 17 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
87,439 | France | Fruity while also structured, this is a solid wine. It has juicy acidity, ripe red fruit and layers of spicy toasty wood. Drink this wine from 2017. | 86 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
76,341 | US | This wine is sourced from single-vineyard grapes from the Arroyo Seco. It's rich and balanced, with crisp acidity highlighting ripe flavors of oranges, mangoes, apples and toasty oak. | 88 | 20 | California | Chardonnay |
90,518 | Italy | Fragrant blue flower, red berry and balsamic notes set the tone for this delicious red. The elegantly structured palate delivers wild cherry, crushed raspberry and chopped mint flavors, a potpourri of dark spice lingering through the finish. It's enjoyable now but promises fine drinking over the next several years. Drink through 2022. | 92 | 35 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
54,130 | Argentina | Ripe berry aromas are touched up with cola and root-beer notes that make this even nicer. A muscular, deeply structured palate is home to herbal plum and berry flavors along with notes of coffee and dark spices. Tobacco and herbal notes take over on a complex finish. Drink this Cabernet Franc (with 15% Malbec) through 2024. | 93 | 120 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Franc |
8,581 | Portugal | The minerality that seems to come from this quinta makes for a wine that needs time, and this wine is defiantly young. However, its chocolate flavors, bitter toast and dense structure all promise well. | 89 | 26 | Douro | Portuguese Red |
64,024 | France | Very intense, very nervy wine, living on a thin wire of grapefruit and other citrus flavors but much more about pure structure. The aftertaste shows great concentration. | 89 | 100 | Champagne | Chardonnay |
82,276 | US | An austere nose gives way in time to smoky tobacco, red currant and minerally acidity, the wine intense on the palate without being over the top. Along the way, hits of cedar and milk chocolate complement the proceedings. | 92 | 115 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
59,104 | France | In perfect balance now, this is a great expression of mineral-driven Chardonnay. Its acidity is a vehicle for the crisp flavors of pear and lime, with a hint of ginger. It's still young, so drink it now for its great fruit, or age for four more years. | 92 | 80 | Champagne | Chardonnay |
59,413 | US | Cloudy as dark hay and still evolving, this memorable wine is deliciously toned in lime zest, salty brine and a supporting note of clarified butter. Intense on the palate at first, it relaxes to let its sublime, innate acidity speak as a twist of hazelnut delights on the finish. | 94 | 60 | California | Chardonnay |
16,732 | France | Lovely red apple, ripe pear and mirabelle plum create an appetizing nose. These fruit notes are even more intense on the palate, boosted by a dollop of residual sweetness and framed by tangy textured phenolics. This is refreshing, intense and moreish. | 90 | 22 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
65,905 | US | Mocha, vanilla, woodspice and cherry aromas are at the front of this barrel-forward wine. Flavors display a mixture of fruit and barrel, with the latter winning out on the finish. The variety seems a bit lost but it provides plenty of pleasure. | 88 | 20 | Washington | Merlot |
85,412 | US | An interesting Zin that attracts for its range of sweet fruit and dried herb flavors. The cherries, blackberries and raspberries have complex interweavings of thyme and lavender, leaving the palate to discover new sensations with every sip. Finishes dry and smoothly tannic. | 90 | 36 | California | Zinfandel |
66,949 | US | Tart Montmorency cherry, cranberry and pomegranate show first on the nose of this bottling, yet the black tea, cinnamon and ginger spice touches add richness as well. The palate intrigues deeply with Earl Grey tea, potpourri, dried rose petals and licorice enhancing the mulberry and other exotic red fruits. | 94 | 44 | California | Pinot Noir |
78,208 | France | This is a very fine wine with sweetness tempered with a great sense of structure and concentration. Lychees dominate the fruit profile but are supplemented with pineapple and pomelo flavors that are sprinkled with pepper. It is rich and full in the mouth. It needs some more time to age, so drink from 2016. | 93 | 50 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
57,898 | US | A real success for Petite Sirah, showing the variety's California exuberance, but never losing sight of balance and elegance. It's powerful with blackberry tart, cassis and dark chocolate flavors, wrapped into powerful tannins and finishing long and dry. Your window of enjoyment should be now, with rich barbecue or roasts, and through 2017. | 89 | 28 | California | Petite Sirah |
34,039 | France | With firm tannins allied to smooth wood flavors, this young wine is going to develop its fruitiness over the next year. It has a ripe body, black fruits in the back waiting to come forward. Wait to drink until 2016. | 87 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
98,128 | US | Sweet-seeming oak aromas and spicy-sweet oak flavors bring excitement to this full-bodied wine. It smells like cedar and cinnamon, and tastes like blackberry jam on toast. A moderately tannic texture supports all that richness. | 90 | 65 | California | Zinfandel |
26,670 | US | This single-vineyard blend's flavors run through all the berries right into dense cassis. It gathers more strength as it rolls through the midpalate, layering in earth and black cherries, with char and toast more noticeable than in the other Tamarack reds. | 93 | 45 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
83,061 | US | An almost sweet plum and prune aroma continues to the flavors of this medium-bodied, warm and generous wine. Blended from Sonoma, Amador and Lodi grapes, it offers moderate tannins and a velvety texture. | 89 | 22 | California | Zinfandel |
105,853 | US | This pretty Pinot Noir is drinking well now, but has the depth to last for a while. It's succulent and forward in black and red currant, Dr. Pepper, clove, smoky vanilla and pepper flavors. Really a beautiful, alluring wine. | 93 | 36 | California | Pinot Noir |
49,066 | France | With just the right amount of wood aging, this is soft, rich and smooth. Tannins are already well integrated into the blackberry fruits, giving a wine that is fruity, juicy and good for medium-term aging. Drink from 2016. | 87 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
66,785 | US | What separates the Orchard Block in terms of taste is a certain saline quality that underscores pretty plum and blackberry fruit. It's youthful and fresh, with balancing tannins and sufficient acidity for aging through 2020–2022. A gentle hint of chocolate weaves through the finish. | 92 | 70 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
14,777 | US | Velvety and thick, this wine is tannic, oaky and still tenacious about its youth. Spicy cardamom, violet and dried herb notes make it more earthy than fruit-driven, begging for complementary fare at the table. Raspberry, black cherry and blackberry flavors vie for attention. | 91 | 62 | California | Pinot Noir |
50,865 | US | This simple, slightly sweet Pinot Grigio has some veggie-like underripeness, but offers enough orange and peach fruit to satisfy. | 82 | 10 | California | Pinot Grigio |
32,934 | Spain | After an initial blast of raw oak this Ribera settles nicely to show appealing leather and berry aromas along with savory blackberry and molasses flavors. There's also ample spice, chocolate and toast to give it a dark personality. Nice for a young wine; it's flush, lush and quite dense. | 88 | 17 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo Blend |
58,772 | US | Movie theater aromas of caramel candy, buttered popcorn and burned popcorn kernels converge on the nose of this classic Chardonnay from one of California's most historic vineyards. Despite the prominent nose, the flavors are elegantly restrained, with a brisk acidity surrounding warmer notes of caramelized pineapple. | 91 | 60 | California | Chardonnay |
15,190 | Italy | A few minutes in the glass releases quintessential Sangiovese aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, underbrush, baking spice, tobacco, leather and a floral note. The elegant, balanced palate doles out juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and white pepper alongside polished, velvety tannins and fresh acidity. It's already almost accessible but also shows staying power. Drink from 2018 through 2025. | 95 | 46 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
122,697 | US | Quite oaky, the barrel flavors not yet integrated into the fruit, this starts out rough, then rolls into clean, light, pleasant boysenberry fruit flavors. Should continue to improve with more time in the bottle. | 88 | 33 | Washington | Syrah |
71,186 | Italy | Gorgeous fine-tuning has shaped a vibrant wine that is rich in complexity. Aromas include blackberry, cigar box, espresso bean and the wine ends with thick, chewy tannins. There is meat on this wine's bones yet it closes crisp and fresh, not heavy. | 91 | 26 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
61,155 | US | With ripe blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cocoa and oak flavors, and smooth tannins, this is a delightful wine to drink now. | 87 | 100 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
61,407 | US | This sour, beery wine is for those who like a high acid flush with their meal. The very tart flavors focus on lemon and green apple. | 83 | 15 | Oregon | Pinot Gris |
106,233 | Italy | This ripe, easygoing red offers fruity yet fleeting aromas and flavors of fleshy black cherry and baked plum. It's made to be drunk young so enjoy now. | 85 | 16 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
32,392 | US | This wine feels firm and dry and tastes appetizing due to light raspberry and tea flavors. Moderate tannins add good texture. | 87 | 19 | California | Sangiovese |
109,843 | US | The aromas pop, with notes of stargazer lilies, brown stems, green olive and smoked meat, revealing more on each swirl. The fruit and savory flavors are rich and layered, earthshaking in their intensity, with a lengthy finish that only heightens the interest. It's a complete showstopper. | 96 | 140 | Washington | Syrah |
10,222 | Spain | This just off-dry bubbly marches to the beat of a different drummer. The underlying aromas are of lime, but there’s something strong and earthy that suggests dust, warm tree bark, or acrid honey. That penetrating flavor follows through in the mouth, where it turns a little sweet. But crisp acidity and good bubbles keep things balanced and cheerful. | 85 | 13 | Catalonia | Champagne Blend |
127,434 | Italy | From the superelegant Cannubi Cru, this wine shows amazing finesse and texture. The aromas include blackberry, cherry, black licorice and dried rosemary. It closes with bright acidity and firm tannins. Drink after 2020. | 93 | 55 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
28,483 | US | From old head-trained vines, Contention is McCay's top-of-the-line Westside Lodi Zin, a study in tight, dusty tannins and earthy acidity backed by a substantial layering of baking spices. Let this wine open a while to express itself fully. | 90 | 64 | California | Zinfandel |
9,062 | US | This bottling is fruit-forward on the nose with aromas of black currant and black plum, but the touches of dark chocolate and roasted game provide depth. It tightens up on the sip, where the blackberry-jam elements are enhanced by vanilla and milk chocolate shavings. The tannins are present but soft, and the acidity is decent, making for a very drinkable expression. | 89 | 50 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |