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4,125 | Italy | Crisp and quenching, this opens with aromas of white spring flower, ripe orchard fruit and a whiff of cake spice. The fresh, silky palate doles out ripe apple, pear and citrus zest alongside an elegant perlage. Bright acidity lifts the juicy fruit flavors. It's savory and incredibly easy to drink. | 90 | 49 | Piedmont | Sparkling Blend |
102,410 | US | Despite its special designation, this is a dilute wine with thin fruit flavors. The core of green apple is accented with a hint of barrel toast (17 months in French oak, 29% new). The acidity seems muted. Drink up. | 86 | 45 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
46,099 | France | Very pure and totally appetizing notes of ripe pear and juicy Golden Delicious Apple fill the nose. The same insistent lively fruitiness pervades the taut, dry and very juicy palate alongside a blazing vein of lemon freshness. This is full of fruit, life and freshness. The finish has a lifted touch of conifer and is totally refreshing and whistle clean. | 93 | 35 | Alsace | Riesling |
51,340 | France | Situated next door to the Grand Cru vineyards, this vineyard produces some grand wines. This wine comes from the Olivier Leflaive domaine. It has richness and concentration with beautifully dense yellow fruits that are cut with inspiring acidity. The texture shows minerality and a taut and nervy character that will allow this fine wine to age very well. Drink from 2020. | 94 | 193 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
65,978 | US | Merlot and Cabernet Franc make up the majority of this blend. Aromas of blue fruit, herb, pencil lead and barrel spice are followed by smooth plum flavors. Milk chocolate notes persist on the finish. | 88 | 12 | Washington | Red Blend |
114,432 | US | This bottling shows off both sides of Sauvignon Blanc—at once lush and tropical and racy and crisp. Ripe Gala apple and Bosc pear aromas meet tart orange peel and rubber on the nose. The palate is bolstered by energetic acidity, with a stony texture and flavors of sour Granny Smith apple and yellow grapefruit. | 91 | 17 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
61,556 | France | Soft and broad, a little unfocused, the fruit showing pear juice and green apple skins. It feels light, juicy, missing concentration, and there's a caramel toast aftertaste. | 84 | 18 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
53,266 | US | There's too much oak on this wine, and the underlying fruit isn't strong enough to support it. The result tastes like toothpicks, with modest flavors beneath of tangerines and pears. | 83 | 18 | California | Chardonnay |
78,765 | France | This is the main nonvintage wine from this southern Champagne Aube-based producer. It's a cuvée based around the producer's specialty of Pinot Noir. With fresh acidity over rich white fruits, apples and pears, it is balanced, fragrant and ready to drink. | 87 | 30 | Champagne | Pinot Noir |
63,996 | US | This affordably priced county wine is simple in structure, showcasing clove, cedar and black currant flavors on the full-bodied, concentrated palate. | 85 | 23 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
76,863 | France | Warm and ripe, this has fine honey and yellow fruit flavors. It has well-integrated acidity, with a touch of apple that lends a crisp finish. | 88 | 18 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
54,496 | France | Lifted notes of ripe, juicy apple are foremost on the nose. They also shine on the palate, where they are countered by a fine, gentle and creamy mousse and lovely freshness. This is beautifully composed, understated, fresh and elegant. The dry finish shines with lemon and echoes long. | 90 | 17 | Alsace | Sparkling Blend |
107,108 | US | Bold and substantial, this full-bodied and firmly tannic wine has a good core of ripe black berry and black cherry trimmed with lighter cinnamon and vanilla notes from oak. It's very attractive in a firm, palate-gripping way. | 89 | 26 | California | Cabernet Franc |
25,835 | US | Bernardus has been doing a great job with this bottling, while keeping the price affordable. It's an upscale, vibrant wine of great charm and elegance. Showing keen Arroyo Seco acidity, it offers a powerhouse punch of figs, dates, pineapples, Meyer lemons, honseysuckle and peppery spice. | 88 | 20 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
38,159 | US | Gamy roast lamb aromas meet blueberry and crushed bay leaf on the nose of this bottling—a shining example of Syrah from southern Santa Clara County. White pepper, thyme and graphite notes show on the palate, where a core of elderberry fruit core is enhanced by that feral, gamy quality. | 91 | 50 | California | Syrah |
114,100 | US | Tasty and full-bodied, this is a wine you might mistake for a Chateauneuf, with its plummy, blackberry and spice flavors. Heavy for a Pinot, with thick but manageable tannins, but still a good, rich wine. | 88 | 30 | California | Pinot Noir |
10,830 | France | Asian spice and developed bready notes dominate the nose of this mature example. The palate is unctuous with intense, lingering notes of macadamia nuts. Drink with your next order of sweet & sour pork, before the fruit has a chance to fade. | 90 | 47 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
60,801 | US | The tannins give this wine a lockdown feeling, making it hard and astringent. But the fruit is strong and jammy, suggesting raspberries, cherries and blackberries. Made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it's forward and one-dimensional now, but delicious, and unlikely to improve with age. | 88 | 40 | California | Red Blend |
112,809 | France | Jacquesson is proud possessor of top quality grand cru vineyards in Avize. This vintage is subtle, a wine that takes a while to show all its richness, balanced with elegance. The fruit is ripe pear, peach and orange zest. It has a great streak of minerality. Worth aging. | 94 | 125 | Champagne | Chardonnay |
67,043 | US | Vanilla, plum, clove and leather wrap around softy layered tannin and oak in this simple blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Tempranillo and Carignane. | 87 | 40 | California | Red Blend |
2,989 | US | This sensational effort was fermented and briefly aged in neutral oak. The striking package sets it apart from all other Rex Hill wines, and the rich, complex flavors add to the impression that this is something truly special. Red berries, blood orange, a touch of Grand Marnier, impressive body and spicy highlights all combine in a darn near irresistible rosé with the power to be a four season wine. | 91 | 24 | Oregon | Rosé |
113,585 | US | This dramatic and stunningly rich Syrah shows depth, power and ripely smooth, finely ground tannins that make it drinkable now. Black currants, licorice, mocha, violets, mushu plum sauce, black pepper and Provençal herbs fascinate as the wine changes in the glass. Drink now through 2010. | 94 | 33 | California | Syrah |
50,382 | US | This is a tasty Chardonnay, showing lots of pear, orange, mango, vanilla-cream and butterscotch flavors. It tastes on the sweeter side. | 86 | 30 | California | Chardonnay |
18,800 | US | This lovely wine has classic green-apple and lime aromas that are fully developed, with a nice backdrop of yeast and dough. In the mouth, it’s very rich. At eight years, the acids and tannins have modulated, leaving behind a creamy texture. And yet it’s still young and will age. | 92 | 34 | California | Champagne Blend |
91,982 | US | This is a rare, single-vineyard, 100% varietal wine from Red Mountain where Bordeaux varieties reign. It brings appealing accents of tart cherries and assorted barrel spices, including clove and vanilla. Flavors are medium bodied with a pleasing blast of tart acidity. Vanilla flavors speckle the finish. | 89 | 30 | Washington | Barbera |
109,363 | US | You want to like this wine more than you do, because it's from a great vineyard and a great vintage. The problem is thinness. It's got great bones, superb texture and dry tannins, and it's easy to taste the quality of the blackberry, pepper-infused fruit because it flatters the palate. But everything is diluted. —S.H. | 85 | 20 | California | Syrah |
90,914 | US | This marks another stellar vintage of The Traveler, an estate-grown block planted to a suitcase clone that seems to have found a happy place in Fort Ross-Seaview. Dark cherry and strawberry jump out of the glass, around a core of lush, spicy and decadent chocolate swirls. Buoyant in acidity, this is a gorgeous Pinot with lilting traces of orange and cranberry on the finish. | 96 | 150 | California | Pinot Noir |
59,153 | US | Co-fermented with 3% Viognier, this tart and sharp-edged Washington Syrah sports bright berry fruit and just a hint of earth in the tannins. The acids are a little chalky, and there is a slight medicinal quality in the back of the mouth as the wine finishes. | 84 | 30 | Washington | Syrah |
90,904 | Spain | Strange yeasty unfocused aromas are unclean. This is flat and spineless, with yeasty papaya flavors. A diluted, leesy finish confirms that it's not ready for prime time. | 80 | 8 | Northern Spain | Chardonnay |
122,675 | France | Flavors of yellow fruit, peach and apricot are given a light burst of acidity and sent on their way with a mineral texture. This wine is all fruit at first, but with the apple skin edge, it needs a year of bottle age. | 89 | 24 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
117,424 | Spain | Charred oak, licorice, herbal blackberry and gamy notes make for a full array of aromas. This is big and tannic, but with a sense of fresh fruit. Plum and cassis are the core flavor components, while the finish is fleshy and not overly demanding. Drink through 2021. | 91 | 50 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo Blend |
63,423 | US | Focused and elegant, this aromatic wine rewards your sniff test with highlights of pine needle and resin, along with beet root and a slight impression of wax. It's a bit stiff and tight, and should be decanted if you are drinking it any time before 2020. | 90 | 48 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
24,099 | Spain | Mango and melon blend with crushed vitamin on the nose of this Viura-Malvasia-Garnacha Blanca blend. This feels wide and fairly full, with modest acidity. Resiny flavors of sawdust shade apple and vanilla notes, while this is oaky and nonaggressive on the finish. | 90 | 28 | Northern Spain | White Blend |
88,944 | Spain | Black fruits, fine herbs and horsehide carry the aromas of this offering. In the mouth, this is firm and well built, with integrated tannins. Savory flavors of soy sauce and roast plum share space with bolder, riper cherry notes, while a warm, earthy finish tastes of roasted plum and berry. Drink through 2021. | 90 | 30 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
93,417 | US | The Arroyo Seco is a rocky bench between the Salinas Valley and the Santa Lucia Highlands. It's really great terroir for white wines because the conditions allow for extraordinarily long hangtime, while cool, foggy nights preserve vital acidity. You couldn't ask for a fresher, more vibrant Sauvignon Blanc than this one. It's bone dry and zesty and rich in pineapple, fig and mineral flavors, with a long, spicy finish. | 90 | 16 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
104,077 | US | The inaugural release of this wine, this hails largely from the esteemed Klipsun Vineyard. Alluring aromas of herb, earth, cherry liqueur and black fruit lead to sweet, sappy black-fruit flavors and burly but still well-integrated tannins. It's only going to get better with additional time in the bottle. Best after 2023. | 92 | 75 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
48,539 | US | This blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with some Sauvignon Gris and Musque grapes does its best to achieve ripeness, but it's dominated by green flavors of gooseberries, along with a hint of ammonia. Dry and a bit vegetal in style, this barrel-aged wine finishes on a tart note. | 84 | 33 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
21,038 | US | This wine is a mix of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot that is tight, tannic and a tad green. | 83 | 30 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
44,831 | US | Honeysuckle scents and flavors of pear, papaya and cucumber lead into a fresh and delicate wine, with plenty of acid behind the crisp fruit. | 86 | 25 | Oregon | Pinot Gris |
69,059 | US | Vibrant aromas of pineapple, kiwi and gummy bear lead to just off-dry drinking flavors. The concentration seems a bit lacking. | 86 | 18 | Washington | Sauvignon Blanc |
97,517 | US | A feminine wine, soft, gentle and delicious in flavor. Feels light and silky in the mouth, with rich notes of cherries, raspberries, cotton candy, buttered cinnamon toast and sandalwood. Almost sweet, but it finishes nice and dry. Drink now–2013. | 88 | 48 | California | Pinot Noir |
89,278 | Argentina | Expensive Malbec, but there's no denying its quality and class. The bouquet is super smooth and silky, but also powerful. And that pretty much describes the palate: beautiful berry fruit rides a wave of richness that comes with accents of vanilla and pepper. Sexy, alluring wine with character. | 93 | 120 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
37,535 | US | Juicy intensely ripened black plum and cherry flavors have a fleshy, almost ruddy concentration on the palate of this full-bodied Cabernet Franc. It's neatly balanced though, bolstered by crisp acidity and fine velvety tannins. Judicious oak treatments lend lavish but integrated accents of spice and smoke. | 88 | 27 | New York | Cabernet Franc |
88,349 | US | This is three-fifths Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest split between Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It's supple and forward, with pretty, plummy fruit and pleasing touches of cinnamon and spice. | 90 | 35 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
114,164 | US | Frog's Leap strove for elegance above power in this modulated, ageworthy wine. Tasted against bigger, riper Cabs, it's almost lean, with herb-infused red cherry, violet and mineral flavors, wrapped into complex tannins. The alcohol is a refreshingly low 13.6%. This is a connoisseur's wine, and it should develop for 10–15 years in a proper cellar. | 91 | 75 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
75,350 | Italy | A highly nuanced nose leaning more toward animal and mineral notes than fruit opens this muscular effort. Leather, ash and forest fire flavors dominate the palate, framed by sinewy tannins. A few cherry notes peek through the tar-infused finish. Serve with game. | 91 | 60 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
77,510 | Italy | Deep golden notes of honey, stone fruit and acacia flower open this beautifully luminous blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Riesling. The wine has a creamy, rich personality and brightens the palate with its crisp, almost steely freshness. | 88 | 26 | Northeastern Italy | White Blend |
41,160 | US | Here's a pure, single vineyard, deeply-fruited Malbec, loaded with blackberry and cassis. It shows the varietal highlights of peppery herb, bark and earth, with well-managed tannins and good balance overall. | 89 | 36 | Washington | Malbec |
12,262 | US | Soft, rich fruit, with layers of plum, cherry, berry and accents of toast and vanilla. Smooth, seductive style, plenty of acid, good balance and the fruit is pure, clean and ripe all the way to the lingering finish. | 91 | 19 | California | Zinfandel |
85,432 | US | Right up there with last year's bottling, this Grenache Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc blend is unoaked, offering pure flavors of terroir-inspired fruit. High acidity backs up the lemongrass, pineapple, peach and honeysuckle flavors that finish so dry and spicy. | 90 | 22 | California | White Blend |
72,399 | US | A vibrantly fruity wine, with lemon, lime, pineapple and grapefruit flavors brightened with zesty acidity. It's basically dryish to off-dry, with a touch of honey on the finish. Good price for an easy cocktail sipper. | 85 | 11 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
31,101 | US | This is a good example of what Finger Lakes Chards can offer: assertive, full-flavored Chardonnay flavors and layers of spice edged by a clean minerality. Balanced and offering a supple mouthfeel, the wine is both food friendly and elegant. | 86 | 20 | New York | Chardonnay |
129,009 | US | A wonderful wine at a great price. This is complex and delicious in blackberry and black currant flavors, with a savory minerality on the finish. As it starts off with tough tannins, allow it to decant. | 92 | 26 | California | Merlot |
107,065 | US | Simple and hot, with unevenly ripened flavors of raspberries and mint. Some portion of Cline's very old vines in Oakley add richness. | 83 | 16 | California | Zinfandel |
28,036 | US | Meant to reflect the three elements of terroir, nature and man, this small-production wine is well represented in compost, dried herb, mild tannin and oak. The acidity is moderate and in some ways disjointed, while the finish features highlights of vanilla and currant. | 86 | 89 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
113,863 | US | Sold in a squat bottle that looks like it's from the Prohibition era, this unfiltered, unfined wine offers dense black currant, stewed blueberries and violets on the fruit-driven nose. The palate is also a dense monster, with strong licorice and tobacco meshed into cassis fruit, held together by popping acidity. | 93 | 119 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
120,455 | US | A wine for the faithful, this is tasty and light bodied. It does a nice job of combining fresh, fruity aromas with appealing black-cherry flavors and a moderately tannic, appetizing texture. | 86 | 15 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
83,440 | US | This late release is dry verging on astringent, with a tight shell of herb and stem. Inside a good core of tart fruit—cranberry and raspberry—still seems young and suggests that decanting and/or further bottle age will see this wine continue to improve. | 88 | 21 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
33,389 | US | A block selection, this most rare offering from DDO has rippingly good aromatics, intense and complex, with dusty, dreamy spices wrapped around a seamless mix of berry, earth and herbal components. The somewhat gritty texture gives it muscle and length, and the overall complexity suggests it can age for up to a quarter century. Drink now through 2035. | 96 | 85 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
7,755 | US | Cabernet Sauvignon (54%) takes the lead on this blend, followed by Merlot (23%), Cabernet Franc (13%), Malbec (6%) and Petit Verdot. Aromas of fresh herb, flower, pencil lead, cherry jam and spice lead to light tart, fresh fruit flavors. The tannins bring a bit of grip and dryness that hopefully smooths out with some additional time in the bottle but it has the stuffing to go the distance. | 91 | 35 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
59,078 | Argentina | Balsam wood, pencil eraser, coconut, anise and blackberry aromas share the bouquet. It feels linear and a touch scratchy, with roasted berry and toasted flavors that steer toward bacon. It feels a little gritty and short on the finish. | 88 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
99,757 | US | This 100% Petite Sirah showcases the variety's tannins, full body and fruity concentration, with waves of blackberry and blueberry jam, cherry pie, cbocolate and new oak flavors. It's too soft to develop in the bottle, but will be lovely over the next year with rich stews and roasts. | 88 | 48 | California | Petite Sirah |
32,253 | France | Preserved mandarins are evoked on the nose. The palate continues this rich and luscious but zesty citrus game: tangerine, clementine and orange weave their sweet-tart aromatic course across the palate and into your heart. This has lovely richness but not an ounce of fat. Streamlined Riesling freshness bathes rich late harvest sweetness in bright refreshing light. The zesty finish makes you crave more. Drink now through 2030. | 94 | 55 | Alsace | Riesling |
53,854 | US | A smoky, slightly rubbery aroma is off-putting at first, until the black pepper and dense fruit flavors kick in on the palate. This is light to medium bodied, yet packed tightly with astringent tannins. | 84 | 20 | California | Petite Sirah |
6,507 | Spain | Hot rubbery untamed aromas need help. This Syrah-led blend feels clampy and rough. Salty murky black-fruit flavors are herbal and wild, and there's no help coming on the finish, which is grabby. | 81 | 15 | Catalonia | Red Blend |
80,873 | US | A very fruity, exceptionally ripe wine, filled with sun-pure flavors of green apple, white peach, pear, and nutmeg. Oak plays a supporting role throughout. Finishes with a honey and pepper richness. | 87 | 18 | California | Chardonnay |
129,460 | Italy | This has subtle aromas of raisin, toast and underbrush while the straightforward palate shows ripe black cherry, fig and mocha. Rounded tannins give it an easy-drinking structure. Enjoy through 2020. | 87 | 18 | Veneto | Red Blend |
16,362 | US | Here's a wine that straddles the border between ripeness and unripeness. Very dry and high in acids, its cherry and root beer flavors have an edge of lightly-sugared green mint tea. Doesn't seem like an ager, but it's a clean, interesting Pinot Noir to have with a good steak. | 87 | 60 | California | Pinot Noir |
59,554 | US | A new offering from this partnership, this wine brings aromas of jasmine, lime and dried Nestea Ice Tea. It tingles the palate with lightly spritzy, off-dry lemon and peach flavors with a floral finish. | 87 | 13 | Washington | Riesling |
48,579 | US | There's lots to like in this affordable Zin. It's robust and juicy with ripe blackberry, cherry, cocoa, black pepper and sandalwood flavors that finish slightly sweet. Nice with pizza, burgers or beef tacos. | 85 | 11 | California | Zinfandel |
73,999 | France | A seductive wine, deliciously ripe with the softest, juiciest fruit over smoky new wood. The wine shows intense fruit as well as a soft Merlot core. The tannins are beautifully integrated in this ripely sweet wine. | 95 | 250 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
68,127 | US | A bit jagged, but fully dry, with some nice sour-cherry candy, herb and spice flavors. A good wine for parties. | 84 | 20 | California | Merlot |
128,254 | Argentina | Disappointing considering the source. The nose reeks of chocolate mint, marshmallow and burnt leaves, while the palate is tannic, sour and shows only citrusy red fruit notes. One of Lurton's weakest wines to date. | 80 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
80,710 | Italy | Intense aromas recalling chopped mint, red berry and a balsamic note lift out of the glass. The full-bodied palate offers mature wild cherry, leather, underbrush and star anise framed in velvety tannins. | 92 | 65 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
28,282 | France | Smooth and caramel-flavored, this has a feeling of weight and richness. Its texture is soft, with a tang of spice and peppered lemon zest. The name of the wine refers to the old trunk road that ran from Paris to Provence. | 87 | 18 | Provence | Rosé |
10,336 | Italy | From the warmer 2005 vintage, this Riserva Chianti Classico is packed tight with mature aromas of black cherry, cassis, leather, black tobacco and a touch of drying graphite. The wine would pair with cheesy lasagna al forno. | 90 | 25 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
63,932 | US | Soft, round and leathery tannins give way to plum, cherry, cranberry and sage in this subtly rendered Cab Franc out of one of the Livermore Valley's most vaulted vineyards, an approachable version of California Cab Franc that's moderate in price and alcohol (13.9%). | 88 | 26 | California | Cabernet Franc |
129,906 | US | Pencil shaving and graphite notes lend a classic edge to this 100% varietal wine that's sourced from throughout the valley. Juicy huckleberry flavor meets a background of grippy tannin and oak, giving it chewiness and weight, lifted by acidity. | 91 | 35 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
112,922 | Spain | Jumpy and nervy smelling, with tottering aromas of jammy berry and strawberry. It feels dilute at first, but more structure and body appear as the wine unfolds. The flavor of jammy raspberry is somewhat herbal, and the finish is light. | 84 | 23 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
543 | US | Strong elements of black pepper and smoky oak beg for steak to be paired with this 100% varietal wine. It showcases sizable weight and a solid tannic structure, with supple expressions of black cherry and chocolate that linger long on the rich finish. This bold beauty should hold well through 2023. | 93 | 75 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
81,097 | US | Apple and bread-dough aromas lead to apple-cider flavors, mouthfilling bubbles and a light touch of sweetness. | 84 | 12 | California | Sparkling Blend |
92,724 | US | It's quite good, a dry, full-bodied wine with complex, mashed blackberry and cherry fruit baked into peppery, cinnamony pie crust. There are additional, savory nuances of tamari, broiled ground beef and sweet Provençal herbs. Have this dry, powerful Syrah with fine roasted meats. | 91 | 38 | California | Syrah |
125,093 | Italy | This has subdued aromas suggesting aromatic herb, forest floor, truffle and a whiff of leather. It's assertive and rather lean in terms of fruit richness, displaying sour cherry, pomegranate, espresso, clove and a note of powdered sage. Tight, grainy tannins leave a firm finish. | 88 | 70 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
87,902 | US | Hints of fennel add a splash of green to the intense yellow peach, pineapple and honeysuckle flavors of this penetrating, off-dry Riesling. The palate is lush with sweet fruit flavors, but spirited lemon-lime acidity carries it to a dry, elegantly floral finish. | 88 | 13 | New York | Riesling |
3,145 | US | A dark and richly spicy wine, with penetrating varietal scents of pepper and berry. The wine is tart and youthful, and along with the tangy flavors of berry and spice there is a layer of graphite and a hint of cured meat reaching into the finish. It's sappy, racy and bright, but also layered and showing ageworthy potential. Tannins just hint at green tea. | 89 | 30 | Washington | Syrah |
32,822 | US | Juicy with blackberry and cola notes on the nose, but not overly dense thanks to a black-slate minerality, this wine offers somewhat simple grape-candy flavors on the palate along with lilacs and other purple flower elements. Those make for a fairly tasty and easy-to-quaff bottle. | 87 | 18 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
87,476 | US | A bit heavy and rugged, with dry black currant and unsweetened chocolate flavors that veer into raisins. Not likely to improve, so drink now. | 85 | 30 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
97,870 | US | Despite the plural on the “vineyards” designation, the source of this Chardonnay is one vineyard. It's dry, crisp and minerally, with tantalizing lemon, lime, mango and apricot flavors, finished with a French oak toastiness. | 89 | 45 | California | Chardonnay |
39,031 | Italy | Oak dominates this blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio. Aromas of toasted wood, butterscotch, lemon zest and walnut carry over to the palate alongside yellow apple. | 87 | 37 | Northeastern Italy | White Blend |
45,343 | France | From the southern part of Nuits-St-Georges, this ripe while structured wine has considerable potential. With its acidity, intense red-berry flavors and a firm background of tannins, it is poised for long aging. The toasty character needs to integrate with the fruit. Drink this impressive wine from 2020. | 93 | 100 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
11,760 | US | This Chardonnay has brisk, crisp acidity and flavors of pineapple, orange and mango. There are dominating notes of buttered toast and sweet butterscotch. | 84 | 30 | California | Chardonnay |
113,033 | US | This wine offers a wealth of dried cherry, chocolate and licorice, remaining relatively medium bodied and sublime on the palate. Hints of dried herb and minerally thickets of violet dot the experience. | 90 | 38 | California | Malbec |
33,884 | Italy | This blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet opens with earthy aromas reminiscent of mature black plums, along with whiffs of farmyard and wet fur. The palate is rather lean, offering licorice, prune and espresso alongside astringent tannins, but there's not much fruit richness. | 86 | 50 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
78,721 | Australia | An outstanding effort in a difficult vintage, these old vines (the oldest were planted in 1889) have turned out a super wine. Complex aromas and flavors range from smoke, thyme blossom and licorice to apricots and black cherries. this is medium to full in body, with crisp acids and supple tannins that impart a silky feel to the long finish. Drink now–2025. | 93 | 54 | South Australia | Grenache |
103,063 | US | Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Barbera and a few other varieties, this is dry and complex. It has cherry, plum, red licorice, spice and cedar flavors. | 89 | 25 | California | Red Blend |
68,328 | US | Hints of green melon rinds, tart apple and pears persist from nose to finish in this delicate dry Riesling. Bristling lime acidity awakens the midpalate, leading to a long finish dusted with pollen. | 89 | 27 | New York | Riesling |
36,448 | US | This is a dense, rich and soft wine, mostly Cab Franc, with 13% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec. The PV shows through in the wine's thickness and color, followed by flavors of caramel, graham cracker and billowing campfire. The power is intense. | 88 | 90 | California | Cabernet Franc |
486 | US | This smooth, lush Cabernet is brimming with blackberry, black currant, blueberry cedar and spice flavors. It's classic Cabernet. You'll find quite a scour of acidity running through the middle, which suggests this wine should pair with rich, fatty meats. | 87 | 13 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
87,088 | Italy | This soapy, fragrant wine (a 100% expression of Gewürztraminer from the mountainous far north of Italy) delivers thick tones of white flower, peach blossom and church incense. It shows a tonic but dense feel in the mouth with soft floral nuances on the close. | 88 | 40 | Northeastern Italy | Gewürztraminer |
95,487 | Italy | This opens with aromas suggesting toast, menthol, mature berry, coffee and a balsamic note. On the full-bodied palate, notes of white pepper, cinnamon and powdered sage accent dried black cherry while firm, close-grained tannins provide the framework. | 89 | 60 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |