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7,824 | Spain | This lighter-styled, mature Rioja shows just a hint of brown at the edges. An initial light sweaty note blows off quickly, revealing appealing dried cherry, spice and wood aromas and flavors, and an elegant, balanced mouthfeel. Tannins are mostly resolved, drink now–2005. —M.M. | 87 | 29 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
34,381 | US | An extravagantly rich Pinot Noir, sweet and spicy in cherry pie filling, roasted almond, honey, ginger snap cookie and vanilla flavors. Brightened with acidity, it's a little lacking in subtlety, but sure is delicious. | 88 | 39 | California | Pinot Noir |
13,939 | US | The grapes come from the estate vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The wine shows intense raspberry, cherry, persimmon and cola flavors, heightened by crisp, stimulating acidity. It's immature, though, being direct and not very subtle. You might want to age it for 3–4 years. These mountain Pinots often can take the cellar. | 89 | 45 | California | Pinot Noir |
33,485 | US | All Grenache from Angiolina Farm, this pretty, pale-salmon-colored wine offers aromas of fresh herbs, wet copper penny and strawberry. It drinks dry with tart, fleshy-feeling fruit flavors. | 87 | 16 | Washington | Rosé |
93,396 | US | This wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) along with 9% Petit Verdot and 6% Malbec, with most of the fruit coming from top sites of Cold Creek Vineyard and Stone Tree vineyards. Tightly wound up right now, it offers aromas of high-toned herbs, vanilla, spice and dark fruit. The palate is soft and flavorful, with plush yet delicate cherry flavors and fine-grained tannins that lead to an extended, fruit-filled finish. It's a very sophisticated wine with a long life in front of it. Best from 2021 to 2030. | 92 | 125 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
10,456 | US | A good, everyday Zinfandel, robust in blackberry, raisin and chocolate flavors, wrapped into firm tannins. With its sweet finish, it will be a good companion to tomato-based barbecue. | 85 | 18 | California | Zinfandel |
78,481 | US | A solid Syrah, dry and full-bodied, but not quite up to the last three vintages. Although there are savory blackberry and currant flavors, there's also a tough mintiness, and the mouthfeel is a bit scoury. Drink soon. | 86 | 46 | California | Syrah |
15,857 | France | What to mention first? A hint of mossy earth, chamomile tisane, Cox Orange Pippin apples or lemon zest? All of these aromas dance on the nose. They are still totally shy on the taut, dry and concentrated palate. For now, it is mossy citrus that is most aromatic while rich fruit still needs to unfurl. This strikes a note of utter purity, of something soaring and bright. Right now this is totally brisk, invigorating and refreshing but its true colors won't show for some time. Drink 2020–2035. | 96 | 120 | Alsace | Riesling |
24,321 | US | Ripe, sweet pineapple and orange jam flavors mark this rather simple, forward Chardonnay. Oak brings even sweeter vanilla, buttered toast and caramel notes. It's designed to appeal to the modern style. | 85 | 25 | California | Chardonnay |
76,208 | US | Beautifully floral, this wine sings with red cherry and cassis notes and bright acidity. Beneath its façade of freshness and perfume lies a weighty foundation of toasted oak, forest floor, clove and dark chocolate flavors. Balanced and full-bodied, it shows the dustiness of the appellation in a measured, elegant way. | 94 | 80 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
98,192 | Italy | This blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from Tuscany is a bit closed, but it reveals subtle underbrush and violet aromas along with raspbberry and black cherry flavors. Pair this with pasta topped with meat sauces. | 86 | 12 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
51,580 | Italy | A blend of 60% Cabernet and 40% Merlot, this is a soft and lush red wine, with pretty aromas of cherry, blackberry, dried herb, spice and bitter chocolate. It has a smooth texture that's backed by firm, enduring structure. | 90 | 31 | Northeastern Italy | Red Blend |
121,411 | US | Astringent tannin mars wild cherry and sage tones that take on a heightened sense of ripeness in this vineyard-designate. | 84 | 28 | California | Zinfandel |
42,107 | France | This broad wine is soft, indistinct and suffers from overripe fruit. It needs a shot of acidity to give it life and interest. | 83 | 30 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
80,608 | US | This lovely wine sings in rich red and black berries, a celebration of juicy, ripe fruit that's balanced by a firmness of acidity. Inviting wafts of clove and vanilla play backup with finesse, atop soft, well-behaved tannins. | 92 | 34 | California | Zinfandel |
25 | US | Oak and earth intermingle around robust aromas of wet forest floor in this vineyard-designated Pinot that hails from a high-elevation site. Small in production, it offers intense, full-bodied raspberry and blackberry steeped in smoky spice and smooth texture. | 87 | 69 | California | Pinot Noir |
51,389 | Australia | Lovely dessert-style Riesling at an extremely attractive price. It yields dried apricot aromas, then turns to honeyed marmalade in the mouth, just loaded with orange-apricot preserves. It's weighty and viscous, with a long, sweet finish. Should last through at least 2016. | 94 | 19 | South Australia | Riesling |
37,198 | US | A percentage of Zinfandel plays nicely in this medium-bodied wine, aged almost two years in French oak. Spicy plum and vanilla surround supple tannin and a dry, lingering finish, accented in leather and black pepper. | 88 | 35 | California | Petite Sirah |
128,246 | Italy | This opens with subdued aromas of French wood, grilled herb, forest floor and dark spice. The firmly structured palate shows espresso, toast, powdered sage and licorice but not much fruit richness. Grainy drying tannins leave an astringent mouthfeel. | 87 | 50 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
84,482 | US | Herb and clove wrap around strong, structured tannin in this pretty wine from a cool region of the Napa Valley. Blackberry and cranberry play off one another, allowing for a balance of savory and fruit, while the finish is peppered in integrated oak. | 90 | 98 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
91,935 | US | Rhubarb, pie cherry and tart strawberries comprise the fruit component of this young, tangy Pinot Noir. The acidity is still pronounced, and suggests that further aging is a good idea. A nice dusting of cinnamon adds interest to the finish. | 89 | 55 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
6,367 | Argentina | This is Renacer's first Cabernet Franc, and it's excellent. Light herb notes, fine wood and deep black-fruit aromas make for a superb entry. The palate is loaded with power, but a touch of bold tartaric acidity does stick out. Black cherry, kirsch, mocha and chocolate flavors finish amid a lush mix of chocolaty oak, related spices and deliciousness. Drink through 2021. | 93 | 65 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Franc |
105,895 | Italy | Pressed from Lagrein grapes native to northern Italy, this bright rosé offers an easy, crisp finish with tones of wild berries, peach and pink grapefruit. | 86 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Rosé |
68,805 | Italy | Violet, iris, red cherry and a whiff of baking spice aromas carry over to the light-bodied, straightforward palate. It's easygoing, with supple tannins and bright acidity. | 86 | 19 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
94,820 | US | This light and herbal reserve has scents of pine needles and tart cherry. It spent 10 months in 25% new French oak, adding just a delicate hint of chocolate to the finish. | 87 | 34 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
82,633 | Italy | Pinot Grigio doesn't get better than this. Fresh and fragrant, this lovely wine offers beautiful intensity and a soft, smooth consistency. Peach nectar, tangerine, lemon curd and white almond all appear in perfect doses. | 91 | 33 | Northeastern Italy | Pinot Grigio |
45,407 | US | While grapefruit and lychee aromas are fresh and clean on the nose, the palate of this full-bodied Gewürztraminer is a bit muted by comparison. It's texturally rich, but flavors suggest pressed apple and pear accented by hints of ginger and spice. Drink now through 2018. | 85 | 18 | New York | Gewürztraminer |
76,063 | US | This is a 100% varietal wine grown entirely on the producer's estate. Aged nearly two years in all-new French Nevers oak, it shows a tinge of smoke—campfire nearly—from the barrel, followed by a reduced expression of blueberry and herbes de Provence. Firm, integrated tannins don't distract. | 88 | 105 | California | Cabernet Franc |
76,133 | US | The winery's largest-production Cabernet Sauvignon and that's still minuscule by most standards, this lovely wine is lean in firm tannins and dark plum, with a sprinkling of coconut flakes and vanilla. Spring for the single-vineyard offerings for a fuller experience. | 88 | 50 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
116,906 | France | This wine offers red berry fruits, the softest tannins and texture and an earthy, rustic aftertaste. Drink now. | 83 | 35 | Alsace | Pinot Noir |
28,765 | Argentina | Nicely integrated plum, cassis, cinnamon and mineral aromas come across with purpose. This feels healthy, lively and firm. Flavors of baked berry fruits, spice, pepper and a sauvage wildness finish steady and with warmth in layers. Drink through 2022. | 91 | 38 | Mendoza Province | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
57,121 | US | This is a sanguine, meaty and smoothly textured wine, relatively medium bodied and moderate in oak. Twists of dried cranberry and blueberry provide the fruity components, which are nuanced compared with the big hits of black and white pepper. | 90 | 28 | California | Petite Sirah |
109,480 | US | Fruity and dark, this Bordeaux-style blend is two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one third a mix of the four other grapes. The result is a wine with stiff tannins and excellent structure, with clean dark-fruit and forest-floor flavors alongside streaks of iron and caramel. | 89 | 20 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
80,767 | France | From vines to the east of Saint-Émilion city, this wine is structured and firm. It will take time for the black fruit to come through, so drink from 2019. | 87 | 30 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
50,431 | Argentina | Herbal, tomatoey red-berry aromas lead to a fleshy, fresh palate with barely any structure. Plum, currant and herbal flavors finish solid, with basic flavors of oak and spice. | 86 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
107,194 | US | Marked by exceptionally rich, fruity flavors that finish candy sweet, this Merlot-based blend has cherry jam, blackberry, mocha and spice flavors and soft tannins. Drink it over the next 2–3 years. | 88 | 55 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
58,859 | US | Lots of peppery, gooseberry and citrus flavors in this dry, crisply acidic wine. It has the clean, zesty mouthfeel of almost all Edna Valley white wines, and satisfies for its depth and finish. | 86 | 18 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
28,420 | Italy | This easy, thin and crisp expression of Nebbiolo would pair nicely with cheddar burgers and spicy mesquite barbecue sauce. The wine's compact structure would complement the fat of the cheese and meat and its crisp acidity would keep the palate refreshed. | 86 | 20 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
39,761 | US | Orange, pineapple and mango fruit flavors characterize this simple wine. It's candied on the finish, with plenty of acidity for balance. | 84 | 35 | California | Chardonnay |
68,425 | US | Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with 10% Tempranillo rounding it out, this wine suggests vanilla, green wood, raisins and dry chocolate. It's tart and full bodied with cranberry flavors. | 86 | 18 | Washington | Red Blend |
116,204 | Italy | Here's a Merlot that presents simple but slightly muddled aromas of spice and fruit. The distinction between its various aromatic elements is not that clear, and the wine delivers a one-dimensional feel on the close. | 84 | 65 | Tuscany | Merlot |
14,560 | US | A well-balanced and focused wine, this is not big in structure but has tasty fruit flavors, a good crisp mouthfeel and moderate tannins for grip. The wine won't soon get tiring, and will make a good, versatile pairing with food. | 89 | 59 | California | Pinot Noir |
109,625 | US | Sweet and simple, with chocolate, blueberry jam and caramel flavors. | 82 | 8 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
65,058 | US | Layers of toast, char and dill abound on this oak-driven, full-bodied Chardonnay. There are glimpses of fresh apple and lemon on the palate as well, but they peek through a bit shyly behind a curtain. Further cellaring may help to integrate the oak. | 86 | 25 | New York | Chardonnay |
74,535 | US | From the get-go it's a big, full grapefruit-driven wine that's laced with smoke and vanilla. Citrus, mostly lemon, is the taste profile, while good lively acids power the tight, lemony finish. Serve chilled alongside a platter of tasty appetizers. | 89 | 22 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
88,867 | Argentina | This smells as deep as an ocean trench, with mint, cola, blackberry and toast aromas all rolled into a tight bomb that's ready to explode. It feels balanced yet densely concentrated, with wild berry, tobacco, savory spice and even a mild saucy component. This finishes smooth, with integrated leather, herb and berry flavors. Drink any time over the next 5–6 years. | 94 | 50 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
35,925 | Italy | Made with dried Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes, this offers intense aromas of candied fruit and maple syrup. The concentrated palate doles out dried apricot, caramel, pine nut and lavender honey. Fresh acidity brightens the sweet flavors and lends balance. | 91 | 40 | Tuscany | White Blend |
92,826 | Argentina | Quite piercing and fiery at first, which announces that it is fully oaked. Along the way there's savory notes, saucy leather and flashes of dark fruit. This would be a better wine with more fruit and flesh, and less barrel. The dill, vanilla and spice flavors are a bit too dominant. | 85 | 30 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
88,370 | US | Shows its California origins in very ripe, lush and soft flavors of raspberries and cherries, creamy chocolate frosting and red currants. Plenty of oak adds wood spice and toast. A big, generous wine, flashy and incredibly rich, if lacking a bit in subtlety. Drink soon. | 90 | 72 | California | Pinot Noir |
65,877 | US | The Frederick—a Bordeaux blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cab Franc and a splash of Petit Verdot—is entirely estate-grown, as are all of the Spring Valley wines. Located north of Walla Walla, in rolling wheat country, the vines attain a different set of flavors than anywhere else in the valley. It's an unusual combination of power (15.5% alcohol) and breed. Supple, sleek, mixing its black fruits with streaks of gun metal, iron and pencil lead, this is a wine that wants to tackle a prime rib, mano à mano. | 90 | 50 | Washington | Red Blend |
77,963 | Germany | Softly perfumed blossoms waft amidst fresh apple and pear on this fruity, floral wine. Medium-sweet in style, it balances rich nectarine and peach flavors with sprightly lemon lime acidity. Lingering mineral tones lend complexity to the finish. | 90 | 27 | Mosel | Riesling |
79,662 | US | A dusty, sunbaked note in the aroma of this full-bodied wine meets robust and ripe fruit, wood smoke and very concentrated clove, black cherry and dark-chocolate flavors. The color is dark and deep, tannins are very firm, and the mouthfeel is somewhat astringent. This wine needs time to reach its peak, and will be best after 2022. | 91 | 35 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
77,129 | Italy | This Brunello presents mature aromas of cured meat and old spice behind a pulpy berry profile. The acidity is biting and sharp and presents a strange juxtaposition against the roundness of the cherry fruit flavors. | 88 | 49 | Tuscany | Sangiovese Grosso |
59,859 | US | This subtle, restrained and elegant wine from a classic producer leads with nice doughy, toasty aromas. It fills the mouth with delicate bubbles and lingers on the finish, giving more toasty complexity and lasting fruit impressions. | 92 | 45 | California | Rosé |
90 | US | This blend of Sangiovese, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and other varieties plays well to type. It shows a wealth of ripe, dusty black fruit that's richly round and soft on the palate, approachable and lightly oaked. | 88 | 23 | California | Red Blend |
42,945 | Spain | Dark in color, with mineral, leather and balsamic notes. With 20% Garnacha, this wine spent six months in oak and it comes on like a saturated, beefy youngster with ripe, healthy plum and other black-fruit flavors. Lasting on the finish, with body and structure. The fact that it doesn't overreach is a virtue. | 87 | 11 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo Blend |
12,021 | France | A dry style, this classic nonvintage from Philipponnat is showing well, with greater depth than in the past. The wine has maturity, with toast, almonds and cookies, but retaining the acidity to give a wine that is mouthfilling and also refreshing. | 92 | 50 | Champagne | Champagne Blend |
109,285 | US | This fragrant, musky wine is scented with dried rose petals, spiced cranberries, pepper and chocolate. It rolls comfortably into a full-bodied core with cherry cobbler, medium length and polished tannins. | 91 | 65 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
121,992 | France | Tight, crisp and with herbal as well as citrus flavors, this wine comes from flinty soil. That creates all the intensity, the tautness, the mineral texture and the ability for the wine to age. True to style, this wine will need to be kept, so don't drink before 2017. | 90 | 27 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
44,961 | Italy | This no-fuss wine is redolent of lemon soda, cut grass and bitter almond. The mouthfeel is clean and fresh. | 85 | 10 | Northeastern Italy | Pinot Grigio |
66,175 | US | Although this wine is a little on the sweet, soda pop side, its acidity is brisk and refreshing. The pineapple, Meyer lemon and spice flavors have a streak of tart gooseberries. | 85 | 12 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
103,186 | US | Dark, rich mountain blueberry and blackberry form the core of this classically delicious Napa Valley wine from an estate vineyard. Velvety dark chocolate melts over integrated tannins and a medium-strength body, the finish lengthy, dusty and well-structured. Age through 2020–2022. | 93 | 125 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
49,457 | France | A finely balanced wine with toast and ginger flavors peeking through the ripe peach and apricot fruits. It is striated with minerality giving an intense ageworthy texture. The acidity shows through strongly at the end. | 91 | 100 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
109,120 | US | Good price for a nice wine that shows some real Pinot character. The mouthfeel is light and silky, and fine acidity gives a bit to the red stone fruits and berries. | 86 | 11 | California | Pinot Noir |
128,066 | US | Pinot Noir from Carneros forms the basis of this dry rosé that has seen no time in oak. Dark red-orange in color, it's a fresh, zingy take on raspberry and strawberry goodness, never cloying or annoying, that finishes in a burst of grapefruit. | 88 | 15 | California | Pinot Noir |
39,171 | Italy | Aromas of apple, delicate white flowers and a whiff of chopped herbs lead the way. The round palate offers creamed pear, yellow peach and candied lemon drop alongside firm acidity and a creamy mousse. | 88 | 29 | Veneto | Glera |
26,781 | US | This wine is principally Cabernet Sauvignon (62%), with the rest equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Aromas of dried herb, black cherry, licorice, cocoa and barrel spice give way to plentiful tart-cherry flavors backed by bright acidity and lightly chewy tannins. It stretches out on the finish. | 92 | 50 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
46,657 | France | This is a rich, full in the mouth wine. It has some crisp citrus acidity although the main flavors are of ripe lychees and pineapple that are both tinged with spice. It's ready to drink. | 85 | 21 | Alsace | Pinot Gris |
9,853 | US | This is a good no-nonsense wine that emphasizes fresh lemon and apple flavors and adds in light oaky elements. It's medium bodied and the texture balances crispness with a touch of buttery richness. | 86 | 14 | California | Chardonnay |
31,177 | US | Half Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this Rocks District wine offers appealing aromas of tobacco, milk chocolate, herbs and plum. The flavors have an elegant styling but still have plenty of depth with firm tannins backing them up. It will be best after 2018. | 90 | 29 | Washington | Red Blend |
57,857 | US | Austere and slightly bittersweet at the start, this wine evolves into flavors of lemon and lime around large wrappings of oak that give it a woody taste. The finish is lean and brief. | 86 | 17 | California | Chardonnay |
81,395 | US | This is the best Pinot Noir yet from the Drouhin estate; immensely concentrated and rich. The fruit is complex and penetrating, focused and long, layered throughout a generous and extended finish. Cherries and chocolate linger on the palate, resonating long after the wine has been swallowed. | 95 | 45 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
40,564 | US | Aromas of caramel, coffee bean and assorted blue fruit are in the lead, with cinnamon notes providing accents. The palate is full flavored yet restrained, with smoked meat and olive flavors that glide on the finish. | 90 | 30 | Washington | Syrah |
45,645 | Argentina | Violet, black cherry and berry aromas are elevated by mocha and coffee aromas, while the palate is deep and layered. Flavors of boysenberry and plum are creamy and rewarding, and the finish offers plenty of fruit in addition to oak. Maybe not super complex, but the wine's bold meatiness makes up for that. 1,000 cases produced. | 91 | 25 | Mendoza Province | Syrah |
11,288 | US | Fully mature, this calls to mind an inexpensive village Burgundy: one that is just a touch past its prime. Delicate secondary fruit flavors and firm acidity are in place, with residual hints of tomato leaf and flesh. | 87 | 30 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
52,750 | Portugal | Ripe, spicy and full both of ripe fruits and tannins, this is a full-bodied wine that brings out the minerality and structure of a Douro wine. It has plenty of red fruits to balance these tannins, resolving into the wine that is firm but ready to drink. | 86 | 13 | Douro | Portuguese Red |
64,577 | Australia | The blend is 59% Shiraz, 41% Grenache in this medium-bodied, low-tannin red. The aromas are dark—black cherry and plum—but the flavors are redder and juicier, with raspberry notes backed by cinnamon and clove. The label may be a bit polarizing, but the wine inside is well made and a solid value. | 87 | 10 | South Australia | Rhône-style Red Blend |
14,932 | US | Mostly Merlot, with Syrah and Cab Franc filling in the rest, this pleasant, everyday red has forward, clean, but simple fruit flavors. It adds light streaks of vanilla, cut leaf, and a suggestion of moist earth. A good companion for a simple burger. | 86 | 14 | Washington | Red Blend |
1,564 | Italy | The 2008 Ornellaia delivers concentrated aromas of forest fruit, raspberry and black cherry. There are beautiful elements of soft spice and chocolate at the back and the wine ends with soft, plush tannins and smooth, berry-rich flavors. | 97 | 215 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
50,974 | US | This is light in color and strikes the right strawberry tones. It's big and tannic, with weight and warmth on the finish. | 85 | 28 | California | Grenache |
44,446 | Italy | The last vintage from vines planted in 1936, this offers aromas suggesting toast, oak, vanilla, forest floor, graphite and a whiff of eucalyptus. The firm, concentrated palate offers dried black cherry, cranberry, game, and a note of exotic spice alongside a backbone of fine-grained tannins. | 90 | 80 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
88,880 | US | This starts out closed and tight, shut down by tannins and immaturity, but plenty of swirling reveals elusive black-licorice and blackberry notes, accented by smoky oak. The tannins really kick in toward the middle, but hard as they are, they exhibit great breed. Despite its sweet core of fruit, this is nowhere close to being ready. Give it 10 years. | 94 | 50 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
44,768 | Italy | This wine's iris, perfumed berry, truffle and baking spice aromas emerge in the glass as it opens, along with a whiff of crushed herb. The structured, elegant palate shows ripe Marasca cherry, vanilla and mocha flavors alongside fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2019–2029. | 93 | 55 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
11,397 | US | Light and bright, this combines 41% Syrah, 36% Grenache and 23% Mourvèdre, each sourced from the Landa Vineyard near the town of Sonoma. Menthol and cherry notes arise first on the nose and palate, riding a wave of lifted acidity, with a meaty undertone and lavender and tobacco accents. | 91 | 35 | California | Rhône-style Red Blend |
120,570 | France | This warm, ripe wine is smoothly creamy and ready to drink. Touches of yellow fruits are balanced with just the right amount of acidity. The wine is rich and generous. | 88 | 29 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
68,981 | US | From the Laguna Ridge neighborhood of the larger appellation, this is a subtle, fuller-bodied wine that's silky and refined in dark cherry, anise and rich earth. Pomegranate and cassis play in the background, the flavors nuanced and complex, with a tangy, citrus-tinged finish. | 91 | 60 | California | Pinot Noir |
62,824 | US | It's all about flashy fruit in this ripe Pinot Noir. Enormously concentrated with raspberry, date and cherry flavors and hints of spicy bacon and raisins. | 87 | 38 | California | Pinot Noir |
45,788 | US | Expressive in oak, earth and clove with cinnamon-cola, this savory, complex wine is also impressive in its ability to offer crisp and focused lines of citrus and fresh-picked raspberry. It teeter-totters the variety's ability to be both fruit-forward and elusively hard to reach. Streaks of thyme and rosemary figure into the mix. Drink now through 2023. | 97 | 79 | California | Pinot Noir |
121,094 | US | A soft, subdued Sierra Foothills Cab with the right amount of blackberry and chocolate throughout and what smells like a handful of coconut flakes for good measure. | 87 | 25 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
128,202 | US | Aromas of woodspice, char, pickling spices and herbs are out in front of red and black fruit. The flavors are light and appealing, but ultimately the oak provides distraction. | 87 | 21 | Washington | Merlot |
94,747 | US | Hailing from Ciel du Cheval and Force Majeure vineyards, this aromatic wine offers pomegranate, dried leaves, mocha and crushed flowers. It's luxuriously creamy in feel with abundant red fruit flavors. | 92 | 48 | Washington | Syrah |
106,104 | US | Pronounced aromas of char, smoke and bramble lift with time and aeration, revealing prettier notes of fresh herb and red cherry. Plump cherry and berry flavors are supple and concentrated, but have a distinctly green, herbal tone on the midpalate. The finish is marked by a bite of fine-grained but delicately bitter tannins. | 87 | 35 | New York | Merlot |
81,495 | France | A generous and ripe wine, this is rich with citrus, apple along with hints of tropical fruits. The mineral texture gives the wine its shape and brings out the full-throated fruitiness. It is a wine to age for a few months, so drink from 2018. | 88 | 28 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
56,649 | US | Good winemaking lies at the heart of this wine, which also blends in smidgens of Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec, the grapes from a range of estate-grown sites. Balanced fruit and dusty tannins accent a generously expansive palate that is rich but not overly concentrated, shining in berry, cherry and mocha tones. | 90 | 28 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
60,003 | France | Definitely dry, this impressively crisp wine is tightly textured, mineral in character and with great fruit. Its acidity and taut tangy character are part of a sophisticated wine that is still maturing. The hints of toast are there, but this beautiful wine will take a while to show its full potential. Drink from 2019. | 95 | 80 | Champagne | Champagne Blend |
36,965 | US | Red dusty berry cobbler marks the entry to this estate wine co-fermented with 2% Petite Sirah. Milk chocolate, nutmeg and clove play supporting roles in this otherwise bright, food-friendly wine with measured oak impact. | 88 | 35 | California | Zinfandel |
68,283 | France | With concentration and a sense of structure, this is a solid wine with great potential. It has firm tannins under the attractive raspberry fruits. The wine is dense and certainly needs aging. Drink from 2018. | 90 | 38 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
93,691 | US | An awesome rosé, just a tremendous feat. Made from 11 vineyards in 4 counties, it shows a masterful art of the blend. Insanely rich in toasted bread and lees, showing the influence of six years in the bottle. A tremendous core of strawberries, raspberries, orange zest, roasted macadamia, roasted coconut, pear liqueur and honey lasts into the finish. Despite the richness, the wine is dry. So lovely now you can hardly keep your hands off, but it should age gracefully for the next 10–15 years. | 98 | 130 | California | Sparkling Blend |
16,586 | US | Bésoleil gains complexity with each new vintage. Grenache makes up the bulk of the blend, plus 18% Mourvèdre, 11% Cinsault and 6% Syrah. Deliciously spicy with cranberry, raspberry and other red fruit flavors, this tightly wound wine will reward decanting. The minerality and supple tannins suggest that it may be cellared as well. | 92 | 45 | Washington | Rhône-style Red Blend |
17,606 | Italy | This wine's menthol, new leather, toast, eucalyptus and exotic spice aromas lift from the glass. The firm palate shows dried cherry, pomegranate, chopped sage and roasted coffee bean flavors while grainy tannins lend a raspy finish. | 87 | 50 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |