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65,641 | US | A new offering from this producer, this wine blends 55% Malbec with 15% Zinfandel, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah and 8% Merlot. It satisfies in rich, rounded flavors of blueberry pie, cranberry and clove, with an underlying streak of dark chocolate. Medium acidity supports an appealing full-bodied juiciness. | 90 | 40 | California | Red Blend |
61,046 | US | The aromas of lees, citrus, almond, melon, apple, spice and butter draw you into the glass. This wine brings a dazzling sense of texture, with fruit and spice flavors dappled throughout. | 91 | 28 | Washington | Chardonnay |
72,027 | France | A ripe, soft and rich wine that will be ready to drink soon. It has black plum and berry fruits, ripe soft tannins and light acidity. The wine has a crisper cooler aftertaste. Drink from 2019. | 88 | 20 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
90,910 | France | This wine is perfumed with gorgeous fruit that contrasts with the strict minerality. The tannins under the fruit are severe, solid, dark and promising enormous potential. Concentrated even while it celebrates great fruit, it is going to last for many years. Drink from 2023. | 97 | 468 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
84,600 | US | Winemaker Jesse Katz pulled out all the stops to craft this small-production Malbec, proving that the right fruit in the right hands can yield crazy-good results. Having spent time aging in 100% new French oak, the wine needs time to open, but once it does, look out. Concentrated swirls of wild blackberry and truffle are framed by soft tannins and measured acidity. Drink now through 2024, easily. | 94 | 80 | California | Malbec |
110,765 | US | There's a seemingly sweet edge to the lemon, lime and vanilla flavors, which are fortunately balanced with crisp acidity. Fans of richly styled white wines will like this bottling. | 84 | 13 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
116,642 | France | A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, this wine is bright, light and totally ready to drink. A touch of caramel gives extra richness. Acidity at the end brings everything back to freshness. | 87 | 15 | Provence | Rosé |
44,500 | Spain | Ripe, loamy aromas of raisin and prune feature a dash of baking spices and licorice root. This is quite jammy and widespread, with ripeness outweighing precision. Blueberry, prune and mocha flavors finish raisiny and soft. | 88 | 25 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
113,202 | US | The wine, which contains percentages of the Cabs Sauvignon and Franc, is rich in berry and cherry flavors. It's very dry, with pronounced but smooth tannins. Feels a bit young and jammy now, so give it 3–4 years in the cellar. | 88 | 48 | California | Merlot |
54,734 | US | Grenache (53%) takes the lead on this Rocks District wine followed by Syrah (37%) and Mourvèdre. The use of stems is apparent with aromas of cooked asparagus and green olives followed by earth, smoke, herbs, mineral and cherry. The flavors are rich, focused and mesmerizing, with a velvety feel and a hyperextended, savory finish. It has a distinctive, love it or hate it style. | 93 | 35 | Oregon | Red Blend |
127,080 | US | As always, this single-vineyard Syrah is a masterful mix of tart fruit, herb, stem and earth flavors. Pomegranate and red currant, umami and gunflint highlights are all in focus. | 92 | 50 | Washington | Syrah |
24,572 | US | This richly concentrated wine surprises in its uplifting acidity on the back of the palate. Light, bright and full of Gravenstein apple goodness, it is well structured and refreshingly unfussy. | 91 | 55 | California | Chardonnay |
21,158 | France | Pure fruitiness holds the balance of this wine between crisp acidity and a tightly mineral texture. It comes from the producer's Bué vineyards, one of the top villages of Sancerre. The wine is crisp, made to be drunk young and fruity. | 87 | 26 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
100,890 | US | Reserved on the nose at first, this wine eventually releases pressed black raspberry and elderberry fruit as well as a peppery teriyaki element. Similar fresh fruit shows on the palate, enhanced by anise, dried sage and other aromatic herbs. | 91 | 49 | California | Petite Sirah |
113,710 | US | Mellow and subtle, this is a soft-spoken but deeply flavorful special bottling from Navarro. It has great balance, reserved raspberry and black cherry flavors and an appetizing, firmly tannic texture. Save a few bottles until 2020 to see how well it develops. | 91 | 55 | California | Pinot Noir |
90,484 | Italy | Succulent and linear, this structured wine opens with classic varietal aromas of underbrush, ripe berry, leather, grilled herb and balsamic notes. On the palate, a tannic backbone supports juicy Morello cherry, white pepper, clove, tobacco, sage and a note of menthol. Drink 2016–2024. | 93 | 98 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
103,341 | US | Raw and harsh in green tannins, with bubblegum and raspberry sour candy flavors. | 81 | 8 | California | Merlot |
72,000 | US | This wine has a rounded texture, with fresh, clean fruit flavors that recall crisp apple and lemon. It delivers an energized mouthfeel and finish due to good acidity and a rather light body. | 87 | 8 | California | Viognier |
129,270 | Italy | Aromas of tilled earth, ripe black fruit, menthol and a touch of leather lead the nose on this savory, medium-bodied red. The juicy palate offers ripe black cherry, raspberry, black pepper and a balsamic note alongside supple tannins. | 90 | 25 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
106,392 | US | More aromatically restrained than its Oak Ridge Vineyard counterpart, the Atavus Vineyard wine brings notes of rose petal, herbs, lees and spice. The palate is textured with tremendous energy and tension to the fruit and savory flavors as they dance and tussle toward a long, graceful finish. | 91 | 27 | Washington | Gewürztraminer |
47,872 | US | This brisk and refreshing wine never saw a splinter of oak, so what stars are the pure, ripe flavors of tropical and citrus fruits, lemongrass, honey and a hint of white pepper. The acidity gives it a keen, clean finish. This would be great with everything from roast chicken to Vietnamese food. | 88 | 22 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
47,844 | US | From an eight-acre block of the producer's iconic estate, this is a velvety smooth, darkly colored wine, luxuriously structured to age yet deliciously appealing now. Chocolate, blackberry, currant and a leathery, smoky edge combine forcefully on the palate with length and breadth. Drink now through 2023. | 93 | 225 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
62,003 | Italy | From the Marchesi d'Orsi di Villanoca winemaking family, this blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Ancellotta offers tones of raw cherry and raspberry that give the wine a clean bouquet. The fresh, easy mouthfeel would pair well with pasta dishes. | 86 | 13 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
123,851 | US | In this solidly made wine, the varietal character shines through, with cranberry and cherry fruit precisely defined. It offers medium depth and good balance, with a light lick of chocolate in the finish. | 89 | 26 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
87,991 | US | Fresh aromas of plum, vanilla, flowers and spice lead to an off-dry palate full of blue-fruit flavors. | 85 | 24 | Washington | Red Blend |
123,771 | US | Trisaetum produces both a dry and an off-dry cuvée from each of its three estate vineyards, as well as two versions of an Estates Reserve. Richer and bigger overall than the individual cuvées, this dry bottling is smooth and round, with a palate-pleasing blend of citrus flesh and peel, notably orange. There's tangerine and spice as well, and the wine continues bright and long through a most engaging finish. | 94 | 38 | Oregon | Riesling |
87,795 | US | Zesty, peppery green notes lend freshness to ripe blackberry aromas on this zippy Cabernet Franc. It's crisp and quaffable yet elegant and serious, framed squarely with fine, firm tannins. | 90 | 33 | New York | Cabernet Franc |
26,061 | France | This Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend is a tight closed wine showing tannins rather than fruit. It will remain this way. | 84 | 17 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
15,842 | France | A fragrant and pure nose of slightly floral tangerine peel opens this wine. It offers a ripe fruit-driven dance of aromas and freshness—think tangerine, ripe lemon, crisp apple and a beguiling floral dimension. Lovely now in its primary-flavored youth, it's certain to become even more disarming in the future. Drink 2020–2035 or later if you like it really mature. | 96 | 64 | Alsace | Riesling |
39,837 | US | The aromas of melon and tropical fruit are light but enchanting. The medium-bodied flavors provide interest and show a pleasing sense of balance. | 87 | 14 | Washington | Pinot Gris |
79,837 | US | With production of more than 51,000 cases, this Cabernet will wash down lots of steaks and burgers. It's softly tannic in the mouth, with easy flavors of blackberry tea and oak. | 85 | 23 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
100,701 | France | This wine is fragrant and ripe while having a balanced, delicate structure. It offers plenty of fruit and acidity, with dusty tannins and sweet berry flavors. It should develop well and quickly. Drink from 2019. | 89 | 55 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
4,640 | US | Meaty in wild berry and leather, this is a high-toned wine with a gritty texture that evolves to become velvety in the glass. Generously ripe and rich in body, it's intense and fresh in equal measure, showing a complement of balanced brawn and beauty. | 94 | 44 | California | Syrah |
32,034 | France | The wine comes from an aristocratic estate that dates back to 1396. The wine is always impressive—rich, herbal and needing to age. It has ripe white and green fruit, a generous texture and a full-bodied density. Drink this wine from 2019. | 91 | 35 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
113,711 | US | This blend of 91% Syrah and 9% Grenache delivers a load of wild herbs and forest undergrowth to the savory nose, giving depth to the cassis and vanilla aromas. That garrigue character is wrapped around the mulberry and boysenberry core of the palate, where touches of smoke and roasted pork complete the sip. | 91 | 64 | California | Syrah |
119,221 | Argentina | Quite floral and thus it smells different than the usual beefy, black-fruit-dominated Malbecs that Mendoza is known for. On the palate, it's zesty and yields cherry, raspberry and chocolate flavors. The mouthfeel is crisp and stylish, while the finish settles and doesn't seem too acidic or lean. | 86 | 16 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
4,497 | France | The mature vines in the name of the wine are 40-years-old. The result is a firm structured wine although one with plenty of soft red fruits in the background. They are developing well, bringing with them acidity and good potential. Drink this wine from 2018. | 91 | 48 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
81,308 | US | The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend were grown in the Chiles Valley section of Napa. The wine in its youth is extremely tannic and dry, making it unsuitable for drinking anytime soon. But it's exceptionally balanced and has a deep, attractive core of black currant and cedar flavors. There's no reason why it should not age well. Try after 2011. | 90 | 42 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
75,038 | US | Quite grassy and brisk in style, this wine releases generous aromas of cut tennis ball, wet cement and sour limes. That citrusy acidity and sour-grass energy picks up lime pith, green-apple skins and a touch of white pepper on the palate, a very classic profile. | 88 | 24 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
76,538 | US | This wine smells and tastes like blackberry syrup, with a touch of sweetness on the palate to match. One of the easier-to-drink versions of the variety, it has a smooth texture and broad mouthfeel. | 87 | 14 | California | Petite Sirah |
29,152 | US | Put this into a blind flight of French rosé, and it will seem like one of the crowd. Crafted from 65% Grenache, 29% Syrah and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is bone dry, dusty and detailed, showing a gorgeous onion-skin hue. The elegance and length are exceptional. | 92 | 20 | Washington | Rosé |
26,784 | US | This wine is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot and 8% Merlot, coming from Seven Hills, Loess and Mill Creek Upland vineyards. Light aromas of toast, barrel tones, flowers, licorice and dark fruit are followed by earth and other savory flavors that are light but still show weight and density. | 92 | 150 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
89,051 | US | The winery's various Chardonnays are defined by their varying clonal mixes. Here the blend delivers polished flavors of lemon-lime, orange peel and apple butter. There's a hint of bourbon barrel also, from aging in mostly neutral French oak. This young wine is round, full bodied and spicy, ready for immediate enjoyment. | 92 | 30 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
123,165 | US | Tastes direct and a little rustic, offering plenty of blackberry, cherry and black currant fruit that finishes dry. A very good, rich wine, but somewhat linear now, especially for the price. | 87 | 48 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
14,881 | US | Dull and reduced on the nose, this wine grows earthy and hearty in the glass as it opens, offering a mix of leather, black pepper, coffee and baked plum flavors. | 87 | 28 | California | Petite Sirah |
32,238 | France | Yeasty funk hangs heavy on the nose and will need time to clear. The palate underneath, however, shines with a cool, composed and serene brightness. This is taut, and as beautiful and fresh as a shooting star on a cold night, brightening everything around it while sticking to its energetic course. Tart apple and ripe citrus are at the core and create a well of future pleasure. A cool bone-dry and slender but beguiling Riesling. | 94 | 35 | Alsace | Riesling |
126,601 | Italy | A little air unlocks aromas of underbrush, scorched earth, blue flower, toasted oak and mature berry. On the firm palate, notes of espresso and licorice add some depth to the core of dried black cherry while grippy, close-grained tannins provide support. | 88 | 25 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
128,611 | France | Brightly fruity, this blend with 85% Sauvignon Blanc goes for the tropical-fruit character of the grape. Attractive acidity and a zingy edge are balanced by ripe apricot and pineapple flavors. Drink from late 2017. | 85 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
29,313 | US | Made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a big, massively structured wine. It offers an explosion of blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate and sweet, caramelized oak. It's really too immature to enjoy now, but has the inherent balance to ride out the next 10 years until it throws sediment and mellows. | 92 | 40 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
113,573 | France | Not all Clos Vougeot lives up to its billing, but this wine certainly does. With its superbly ripe fruit, a harmonious balance between fruit, tannins and acidity, and a full, generous texture, this is a wine to savor. It is a big wine in all senses, except that it has a great sense of proportion. Enjoy this wine in 2–3 years, or age for 10. | 95 | 200 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
120,320 | US | Dark fruits envelop this rich, fat, tannic Merlot. It's loaded with cassis and ripe black cherries, set against generous barrel flavors of cedar, smoke and coffee. The tannins have a black olive streak and a bacon fat finish. Yummy stuff. | 89 | 28 | Washington | Merlot |
115,544 | US | Barrel fermented in new French oak, then pulled out and put into neutral oak. So the acids are softened, the wine gains some flesh, and there are nuances of toast and butter without overwhelming the fruit. | 88 | 20 | Washington | Sauvignon Blanc |
28,098 | Italy | Aromas suggest blackberry, cedar and Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, notes of tobacco, licorice, exotic spice and cranberry accent the juicy black-cherry core. It's well balanced and elegant, with silky tannins. Drink 2016–2026. | 94 | 227 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
36,107 | US | This tasty, well-built wine is light in color, moderate in fruit flavor and has interesting spicy accents. The mouthfeel is broad and generous but also nicely supported by a light lacing of tannin. | 89 | 28 | California | Grenache |
72,894 | France | This cooperative, situated in Aÿ in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, has produced a rich, structured wine from this fine vintage. It has tension, with a taut mineral character along with excellent white fruit flavor. Even at 11 years, the wine is young and will benefit from some bottle age. Drink from 2017. | 91 | 86 | Champagne | Champagne Blend |
62,828 | US | Curious tones of red berry and grapefruit mark this intensely fruit-forward, semi-sweet Riesling. It's concentrated on the palate, but balanced with hints of smoky minerality and delicate dried herb notes. | 87 | 14 | New York | Riesling |
124,228 | US | This is a sound Pinot for everyday drinking. It brings some structural finesse to fairly simple sour cherry candy and cola flavors. There's a touch of green veggies that limits enjoyment, though. | 84 | 24 | California | Pinot Noir |
45,337 | Spain | For aged Ribera del Duero, this is right on target. An elegant, lightly leafy nose with lemony oak and tobacco notes along with dried berry and plum aromas is spot on and classy. The palate feels plump and honest, with moderate tannins. Flavors of earthy plum and berry, tobacco and a pantry's worth of spice finish full and chunky. Drink through 2022. | 93 | 149 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo Blend |
42,376 | US | Refreshing but very reserved in flavor, this wine is clean and basic. With a watery color, neutral aromas and flavors, and medium body, the effect is unassuming. | 83 | 13 | California | Pinot Gris |
91,380 | Italy | Aromas of prune, raisin and graphite come together in this wine. The ample palate delivers blackberry, clove and orange peel alongside chewy tannins. Enjoy through 2020. | 88 | 39 | Veneto | Red Blend |
107,000 | US | Brilliantly ripe pineapple, tangerine and lemon fruit flavors mark this savory young Chardonnay. It shows the citrusy acidity of the cool-climate Edna Valley, with a long, spicy finish. Clean and mouthwatering, it offers a lot for the price. | 89 | 18 | California | Chardonnay |
60,162 | US | Pretty oaky, with toothpicky vanilla and charred wood flavors dominating everything else. Underneath is an okay wine, with pineapple and honey flavors. | 84 | 17 | California | Chardonnay |
52,053 | US | Big tannins and sweet, juicy cherry fruit dominate on the entry of this wine, which delves into oak and brambly blackberry thereafter. A hint of sage rounds out the finish. | 86 | 18 | California | Merlot |
59,883 | US | Looking for a stylish, elegant, low-alcohol, off-dry Riesling? Here it is. Under 11% alcohol, this floral, almost delicate wine is a breath of sweet air. A perfect mix of honeydew, Asian pear and ripe apple, it holds down center court with a delicious liveliness. Flavors extend, lightly kissed with honey, into a lingering, clean and sweetly fresh finish. | 91 | 15 | Oregon | Riesling |
19,376 | US | Blended with 20% Petit Verdot, this unusual offering brings notes of mushroom, herbs, smoke and dark cherries. It's tightly wound with a firm squeeze of tannins. | 89 | 80 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
82,012 | France | Ripe and soft. There is an attractive citrus element that gives structure, wih acidity coming through. Delicious now. Screwcap. | 87 | 16 | Alsace | Riesling |
102,485 | US | Search carefully and you'll note delicate scents of tamarind, cola, ginger, coriander, cocoa and pepper. The palate opens with a generous, exotic potpourri of baking spices, amaro, honey, dark chocolate and caramel. There is the slightest hint of barnyard, but everything plays together beautifully. Drink now through 2025. | 96 | 100 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
45,033 | US | Crisp lemon and a light touch of oak provide a framework around memorably spicy bits of lemongrass and ginger. Along with a tightness of minerality, there's a complexity and succulence to this wine, which lingers elegantly in all of its elements on the finish. | 94 | 45 | California | Chardonnay |
97,802 | France | Soft, lilting wine that is gentle, ripe and ready to drink. The fruits have some sweetness, the tannins are light, and the acidity is fresh and never too intrusive. | 87 | 35 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
90,921 | US | Dry and clean, this has modest cherry-berry flavors. It's rustic and raw in texture, with a harsh finish. | 81 | 18 | California | Petite Sirah |
41,454 | Italy | The nose isn't very expressive while the palate shows toasted oak, graphite and raw berry. It lacks fruit richness while unripe, astringent tannins dry out the mouth. | 86 | 90 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
94,521 | US | Previously from all Seven Hills vineyard grapes, this estate bottling now sources almost half its grapes from the high-altitude, mineral-driven Ferguson vineyard. Peppery spices elevate the nose, leading into a young, tight wine with compact cranberry and strawberry fruit. The depth and minerality are exceptional. | 91 | 35 | Washington | Merlot |
93,597 | US | Here is an unabashedly earthy, old-school Oregon style. The fruit suggests wild raspberries, with a dash of cola. The flavors are a bit dilute, and that earthy character dominates. | 87 | 40 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
72,672 | France | Stalky and tannic, this wine's structure is balanced by red berry-fruit flavors. It is smoky, typical of Cabernet Franc, giving a young character that should broaden out. Drink this fruity while structured wine now, or better from 2016. | 86 | 30 | Loire Valley | Cabernet Franc |
26,233 | US | Big and concentrated, this is a huge mouthful of really tasty juicy. Peach, pineapple and soft tropical flavors combine in a ripe and luscious wine, which puts the fruit well ahead of the butter and toast. | 90 | 12 | Washington | Chardonnay |
119,669 | Italy | This stunning wine opens with classic Nebbiolo aromas of underbrush, new leather, blue flower and dark berry along with a whiff of menthol. The radiant savory palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, clove and star anise framed in noble tannins and bright acidity. It's tempting now but will continue to unwind and develop complexity for years to come. Drink 2023–2043. | 95 | 77 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
72,010 | US | All estate fruit goes into this reserve, which was tasted a few months ahead of its official release. It's tight and herbal, with stiff tannins streaked with tobacco and vanilla. Give it another year or two of bottle age, and drink 2018 to 2022. | 88 | 45 | Oregon | Tempranillo |
38,935 | France | This wine is rich, rounded and smooth. It has enough citrus flavor to give a lift while also having ripe, apricot and red-apple tastes. Fresh at the end, it's also a wine to age, so drink from 2018. | 88 | 35 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
118,284 | US | Subtle whiffs of vanilla cream, apples and pear are enticing on the nose of this full-bodied Chardonnay. The palate is fresh and citrusy in fruit expression but delightfully creamy in texture. A touch of creamed corn lingers on the finish. | 89 | 15 | New York | Chardonnay |
36,236 | US | One of the region's premiere bottlings, this vintage's blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc by winemaker Scott Shirley offers dried figs, raw meats, cigar box, chopped mint and red berries on the nose. The palate combines dried cherries, black currants and blueberry with a lavish amount of black pepper. | 92 | 70 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
98,053 | France | Very classic in style, it has firm tannins that come before black currant fruits. Its structure is dry, lightly smoky from wood aging and with a crisper fruit character underneath. The tannins need to soften before the wine can be drunk with pleasure, so wait until 2017. | 87 | 25 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
50,354 | France | Planted by Guy Moreau in 1934, the vines for this wine are now over 70 years old. This vintage is richly endowed, layering delicious wood spice and yellow fruit flavors over crisp, citrusy acidity. It's firmly textured with a mineral edge, finishing with concentration. Drink from 2020. | 92 | 69 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
78,722 | Spain | Composed cherry, cassis, tobacco and oak aromas are elegant and on the spot. This is alert on the palate, with bold acidity and moderate tannins. Lightly herbal plum and cherry aromas are earthy and leafy but not green. A rugged-feeling herbal finish suggests Cabernet Franc, but this is 100% Cab Sauvignon. | 92 | 40 | Northern Spain | Cabernet Sauvignon |
15,781 | US | Concentrated in black currant and clove, this is a soft, silky wine, lengthy and substantial without ever becoming overbearing in terms of power or oak. Lovely anise accents the crisp fruit, providing a worthy example of the appellation and clean winemaking coming together in an elegant way. | 94 | 50 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
24,026 | US | This aromatic wine has floral, grapefruity aromas, generous citrus flavors, light body, a dry profile and a slightly soft, smooth texture. | 87 | 15 | California | White Blend |
43,153 | Italy | This wonderfully elegant cru expression is full bodied and rich with smoky tones of cedar and tobacco over blackberry, cassis and red rose aromas. The tannins are big, firm and lend a sturdy, powerful feel in the mouth that will become silkier and even smoother with time. | 93 | 85 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
16,247 | Spain | Stalky aromas suggest animal hide and roasted fruit. The wine is rubbery, firm and leathery in feel, with plum, berry, raisin and other dark-fruit flavors. On the finish, it feels earthy and tastes like stewed black fruits and prune. Drink sooner rather than later. | 87 | 30 | Catalonia | Red Blend |
91,084 | Italy | Here's a bright and sharp rendition of Cabernet Sauvignon (and 10% Merlot) with background notes of wild berries, forest floor and vanilla bean. The wine is tonic and lean with a determined blast of freshness on the close. | 87 | 20 | Veneto | Cabernet Sauvignon |
27,670 | US | Oak dominates this wine, with toasty charcoal aromas and flavors. The underlying wine seems pretty simple, with blackberry fruit flavors. Doesn't seem capable of aging, so drink up. | 86 | 60 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
35,418 | US | Zesty aromas of fresh lemon and tangerine peel add vibrancy to this brisk, dry Riesling. It's elegant and fruity, and it offers loads of crisp green-apple and pear flavors that are accented by dusty minerality. A hint of lime-skin astringency surfaces on the finish. | 88 | 13 | New York | Riesling |
18,798 | US | Intense and earthy aromas of perfectly ripe berries, chocolate and a little natural funk in the form of mushroom. The highlight of this beauty is the cushy, plummy mouth, which is complex, cool and ultimately sublime. A real playboy of a Pinot, which opens up sensationally if given an hour's breathing. Only 116 cases made. | 92 | 35 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
119,372 | France | Light tannins and attractive red-berry fruits give this wine its instant appeal. It is soft, fruity, with a juicy, crisp aftertaste. Drink now. | 86 | 25 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
22,759 | US | Broad and obvious in its appeal, with peach marmalade and applesauce tastes and saccharine sweetness. There also seems to be a smoky vanilla streak from some kind of oak. It's a country-style common wine and there's not much going on beyond the fruit. | 83 | 10 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
1,343 | US | Damp chaparral, dried blueberry, beef and pencil lead scents show on the nose of this blend of 54% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 11% Mourvèdre. Rounded blueberry and black plum flavors meet loamy soil, anise, thyme and marjoram spice, with a savory touch of smoke. | 90 | 38 | California | Rhône-style Red Blend |
101,649 | Italy | Fragrant purple flower, dark-skinned berry, eucalyptus and aromatic herb aromas lead the way. The bright, no-frills palate offers sour cherry, chopped mint and a hint of clove while lithe tannins add polish. Drink through 2017. | 89 | 35 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
73,238 | US | Inspired by “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,” this blend of 49% Syrah, 46% Mourvèdre and 5% Petite Sirah shows smoky blackberry, condensed violet and bacon fat on the nose. A sip unleashes mouthcoating flavors, from rich blackberry to tart plum skins, with lots of smoked plum and a touch of asphalt as well. | 92 | 42 | California | Red Blend |
111,299 | Italy | Made with 70% Sangiovese, 15% Ciliegiolo and 15% Montepulciano, this simple wine opens with subdued aromas of leafy underbrush, nut and dark-skinned fruit. The lean diluted palate offers dried berry set against evolved tannins. Drink soon. | 85 | 19 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
29,486 | US | This low-production Pinot shows off the elegance and balance you expect from this famous vineyard. The wine is dry and tart in acidity, with drink-me-now cranberry, pomegranate, mushroom and new oak flavors. Decant it for an hour or two. | 89 | 70 | California | Pinot Noir |
2,873 | US | How can a wine be softly appealing and yet brisk in acidity at the same time? The paradox is resolved with one sip of this wonderful Pinot. It's rich in raspberry-pie filling and cola flavors, with wonderful spices and a sweet kick of toasted oak. Drink now–2016. | 91 | 30 | California | Pinot Noir |
121,674 | France | Soft, ripe and rounded, this shows a gentle side of Bordeaux. The tannins are sweet, just hinting at wood, but this is more about blackberries and a finishing sweetness. | 87 | 32 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |