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41,882 | US | Sharp, hard and stiff, this high-alcohol wine offers plenty of power, but little in the way of charm .A tight streak of burnt rubber runs through the core of black fruit. | 85 | 28 | Oregon | Zinfandel |
66,977 | US | 100% Merlot from Hedges North Block on Red Mountain. It's light, spicy and simple, without the muscle and verve of the state's best Merlots. The fruit is forward, crisply defined, and tastes like fresh raspberries, with some sharp-edged tannins. | 85 | 30 | Washington | Merlot |
30,116 | US | Fresh and tart wild cherry and crushed cranberry meet with intriguing touches of fennel frond, mustard, rose hips, potpourri and tons of garrigue on the nose of this bottling. The palate packs vibrancy into each sip, redolent with flavors of tomato leaf, cherry tomato, kalamata olive, underripe raspberry, anise, bay leaf and even earthy mugwort. It conveys an extreme sense of place. | 95 | 48 | California | Pinot Noir |
70,669 | US | Thinly textured and light red in color, this Pinot is lean and very much in display of rustic, earthy aromas and flavors. | 86 | 52 | California | Pinot Noir |
119,322 | France | Crisp with apples and citrus, it's also laced with a more mineral character. It's full in the mouth, very bright with acidity and grapefruit. Drink now. | 88 | 25 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
26,583 | France | The wine is all green fruit, crisp and with a strong citrus element. Its light tangy texture lifts it easily and gives a bright character to an attractive wine. Drink now. This is one of 15 Bordeaux chateaus by Crus and Domaines de France. | 86 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
76,199 | US | Dr. Jan Krupp's signature wine, this boldly blends 36% Tempranillo with red Bordeaux varieties, all mountain-grown on rocky soils. Brown sugar, red cherry, clove and meat flavors contribute to its density, packed into an integrated frame and finishing on a rich chocolate note. Enjoy 2024–2034. | 94 | 100 | California | Red Blend |
16,806 | Italy | A super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Alicante, this shows some of the cheerful, funky and lively characteristics that identify this wine with Maremma, Tuscany. This velvety effort offers notes of chocolate, blackberry, chewy cherry and tobacco. | 88 | 30 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
49,474 | France | This pale rosé is showing its maturity at seven years of age, its fruitiness transforming into extra richness, with touches of toast. It's a very fine wine, ripe and ready to drink. | 92 | 66 | Champagne | Champagne Blend |
86,755 | Germany | Old vines dating back to 1904 produce this unusually brawny late-harvest wine. It's deeply fruity, almost tropical in profile, bursting with sun-kissed mango and guava flavors. High-toned tangerine and grapefruit acidity lend balance, highlighting a delicately astringent, tea-toned finish. Drink now through 2025. | 92 | 50 | Mosel | Riesling |
56,568 | US | Just three barrels of this reserve were produced, commemorating the owners' half century together. Spicy and tight, with the ample acidity of the 2013 vintage, its fruit suggests hard raspberry candy, with elements of peppery herb and stiff tannins. Give it extra aeration, or cellar 2017–2019. | 89 | 65 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
39,320 | US | This deftly hits on all cylinders, delivering big fruit, firm acid, fresh mineral and rich, toasty new-barrel highlights. Juicy, textural and deep, it's a wine to gulp, to savor and to share. | 94 | 38 | Washington | Chardonnay |
54,672 | US | Bacchus and Boushey vineyards provide the majority of the fruit for this wine, which includes a generous amount of Cabernet (8%). Aromas of vanilla, spice and red and blackberries lead to rich, full, palate-coating dark fruit flavors. Smoke and savory notes persist on the finish. It's the density of flavors that most impresses. | 92 | 55 | Washington | Syrah |
4,327 | US | Fragrant and soft, this nicely oaked Pinot Noir offers cherry, cola, mocha and toast flavors. If there is a critique to be made, it is that the finish, though clean and pure, feels just a little flat in the mouth, not as lively as the entry promises. | 88 | 30 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
89,891 | US | An initial yeastiness on the nose blows off to reveal aromas of sweet, ripe apple, white blossom and savory smoke. Lushly concentrated, with sweet tangerine and apple flavors, it finishes with hints of lime zest and fennel. | 87 | 27 | New York | Riesling |
70,157 | US | Made in a lighter, silkier style than most Sonoma County Zins, this wine has the weight, mouthfeel and flavors of Grenache. It's all about cherries and red licorice, dusted with baking spices and cocoa powder. The comparatively low alcohol makes it an easy sipper. | 89 | 48 | California | Zinfandel |
35,626 | US | Warm touches of lemon-laced chamomile tea, soft butter and a dollop of orange sherbert show on the nose of this intriguing and unique wine from the Sierra Madre Vineyard. There's a strong sense of baking soda-like alkalinity to the palate, laced through juicy lemon and tangerine flavors, pithy grip, slate minerality and a mouth-watering combo of acidity and salt. | 91 | 30 | California | Chardonnay |
125,904 | US | This is such a massive wine, in terms not just of fruit but tannic structure, that it's not really drinkable now. It's just too much of everything. Jammy raspberries and cherries, sweet toasty oak and a generalized heavy mouthfeel make it feel like a melted candy bar. All indications point to the cellar. Give it six years or so to let it begin to mellow. | 92 | 90 | California | Pinot Noir |
107,868 | US | Deep-dark chocolate, concentrated boysenberry, black pepper and purple flowers make for an inviting and lavish nose on this bottling, one of the top in each vintage from this winery. Silky, soft yet firm tannins frame the sip, where flavors of black cherry, boysenberry and black raspberry are woven through leather and dried meats. | 93 | 125 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
21,279 | Italy | Aromas of oak, coconut, vanilla, espresso and charred earth come together on this structured wine. The aromas carry over to the full-bodied palate along with prune, raisin and a confectionary note. Bracing tannins clench the finish. Give the tannins a few more years to unfurl then drink to catch what remains of the fruit. | 87 | 29 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
105,689 | US | Unripe green notes of leaves detract from this wine's enjoyment. It's crisp in acidity, with some pure Meyer lemon, lime and fig flavors, but that vegetal note is bothersome. | 83 | 22 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
18,907 | US | Luscious watermelon and berry aromas perfume this buoyantly fruity dry rosé. It's robust in body and amped with concentrated red-cherry flavor but maintains deft balance. Lingering raspberry notes finish brisk and bright. | 90 | 18 | New York | Rosé |
106,837 | US | From grapes grown on a higher spot on the estate vineyard with Altamont soils, where the dirt is thin and the vines struggle, this wine delivers a depth of structure and incredible flavor. It finds a way to coax sage and wild forested earth from a robustness of cranberry and bright, citrusy acidity. | 94 | 68 | California | Pinot Noir |
102,586 | US | Fruit-forward and simple, with the sugared taste of black cherry jam. Very high alcohol shows up in the form of jalapeño pepper heat. | 82 | 25 | California | Merlot |
16,482 | US | A new brand from Scott Paul, this relatively value-priced wine is tight and tart, with cranberry and black cherry fruit. The acidity juts out a bit, though that may improve with additional bottle age. | 88 | 25 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
92,993 | France | The intense aroma of very ripe peach rises from the glass. There are nuances of orange peel, too. These become aromatically amplified on the rich, dense and almost grippy palate. There is great concentration and residual sweetness, countered by bitter pith and texture. This is mature and totally fluid, ample and generous but its maturity adds subtle tone to the eloquent aromas. The finish is medium dry and very, very long. | 93 | 25 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
126,220 | France | The wine is ripe, rounded and with fine rich fruit. Its structure is balanced with the blackberry fruits, giving density as well as fine acidity. Drink this well-made wine from 2018. | 88 | 15 | Bordeaux | Merlot |
127,779 | US | There's a hint of saline or wet dog in the nose, and that keeps the wine from really taking off from the runway. Beyond that, citrus mixes with creamy notes to make up the mouth, and then it ends in a lemony, lush way. It's not a very complex wine, but it has enough zip to keep it going. | 86 | 20 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
77,282 | US | Grippy, it has power and loads of chocolaty pepper, jammy blackberry and strawberry fruit, and a dull, toasty finish. | 85 | 22 | California | Zinfandel |
60,490 | France | The wine is smoky, with black currant-fruits and a core of dry tannins. Those tannins are probably not going anywhere much, so while the fruit and acidity will soften, the wine will always be dry. | 84 | 19 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
49,663 | US | There's a part of this small lush valley, poised between fog and sun, that gives Sauvignon Blanc an extra edge of interest, combining the grape's citrus, weedy character with fatter ones of apricot and honeydew. This is that kind of wine. Thirteen percent Sémillon adds cashew and fig notes, while high acidity keeps things bright and crisp. Nice value, too. | 87 | 12 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
924 | Australia | This medium-bodied wine features aromas of green apple and crushed stone, while the flavors turn citrusy, veering toward lime and grapefruit. It's nicely silky in texture, while a hint of snow pea marks the finish. | 87 | 18 | South Australia | Sauvignon Blanc |
101,163 | US | Ripe fleshy blackberry and plum notes are pristine and pretty in this richly textured Cabernet Sauvignon. It's densely concentrated on the palate, but brisk acidity and glimmers of violet, lavender and graphite lend levity and freshness. Approachable already yet regal with fine firm tannins, it's ready to drink now but should continue to improve for at least another decade. | 92 | 75 | New York | Cabernet Sauvignon |
35,042 | Spain | Not an expressive Rueda but it sizzles. Despite being young and driving, it's more neutral in flavor and texture than the winery's Verdejo, which is excellent. This wine shows all citrus with light green accents, and with shrimp or Asian foods it'll do well. | 86 | 10 | Northern Spain | White Blend |
29,516 | US | The aromas of vanilla, herb and cherry show some volatility. The cherry flavors are light, finishing tart. | 85 | 26 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
95,644 | US | This traditional Champagne-style blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier entices on the nose with hints of golden toast, vanilla and biscuit. It's dense on the palate with a thick, aggressively mouth-filling foam, but tart, sprightly acidity accents pleasant apple and pear flavors. | 86 | 25 | New York | Champagne Blend |
48,943 | US | An aromatic profile of crushed mint, hot gravel and red fruit introduces this blend of 83% Grenache and 17% Mourvèdre. It's lightweight on the palate, but with complex flavors of herb and spice that swirl around a core of blackberry fruit and finish with mouthwatering acidity. | 92 | 40 | California | Rhône-style Red Blend |
54,896 | US | Heavy and concentrated vanilla-cherry cola and gingerbread spice notes power the dense nose on this blend of 45% Mourvèdre, 37% Grenache and 18% Syrah. The dried cherries and vanilla bean character extends to the palate, where it also shows Vietnamese coffee flavors mixed with creamy mocha. | 90 | 48 | California | Rhône-style Red Blend |
102,893 | US | This is a very pale Chardonnay from Laetitia Winery, which sits just three miles from the ocean amidst vineyards planted on rocky clay loam, and yet possesses an appealing, complex mix of creaminess and crispiness on the nose. There is a slight bitterness on the palate as well as brioche and citrus zest on the finish. This tightly focused wine would perfectly cut the richness of shrimp scampi or other buttery dish. | 89 | 18 | California | Chardonnay |
12,096 | US | This off-dry Riesling has exuberant aromas of orange blossoms and ripe red berries. It balances concentrated apple and honey flavors with flashes of green herbs and brisk, lime-tinged acidity. So light and dainty, it's easy to drink. | 86 | 14 | New York | Riesling |
19,454 | US | Made in the modern style of ripe fruit and elaborate oak, this rich, creamy Chardonnay features pineapple jam, peach pie and toasty vanilla flavors. It's a bit obvious, but lipsmackingly delicious. | 87 | 37 | California | Chardonnay |
116,939 | US | This is a sweet, oaky, simple Chardonnay. It's forward in ripe pineapple, orange and melon fruit flavors, with a honeyed finish. | 84 | 25 | California | Chardonnay |
15,111 | US | It's forward and dark, with plenty of ripe berries and baking spices filling the nose. The fruit turns tart and tannic in the mouth, but the wine retains its balance and the tannins have been well managed, retaining some earthy underpinnings. | 87 | 25 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
39,379 | France | Eucalyptus aromas add to the ripe fruit in this wine to give both structure and fine potential. With its black plum flavors, rich texture and warm character, it's impressive and ready to age. Drink from 2020. | 91 | 25 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
61,437 | France | A rich, fat wine, with the weight of concentrated red fruits laced with pear and a touch of spice. There is a vanilla layer that adds extra complexity. | 90 | 43 | Provence | Rosé |
23,713 | US | This wine is quite blue-fruited aromatically for a Cabernet. This continues on the palate, with boysenberry flavors backed by lightly grainy tannins. It provides interest, but you'd never peg it for Cabernet Sauvignon. | 87 | 14 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
11,312 | Spain | Earthy, gritty aromas of green lettuce, clove and barrel resin set up a mostly solid and citrusy palate. Oaky base-wine flavors of clove and wood spice rest heavily atop orange notes. The wine tastes peppery, woody and dry on the finish. | 87 | 15 | Catalonia | Sparkling Blend |
53,867 | US | Dark gold-copper in color, this older bottling imparts rich notes of hazelnut, graham cracker and Christmas cake, making for a decadent experience that pleases and doesn't overdo it on residual sugar. A petrol, diesel-like reductive note adds complexity and a touch of the floral. | 90 | 75 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
15,663 | France | Aromatic notes of tangerine and mandarin play on the nose, making for a heady opening. The concentrated palate shows juicy ripeness against tingling tart freshness. The finish is absolutely dry and totally refreshing. Drink now–2027. | 94 | 25 | Alsace | Riesling |
69,045 | Italy | A blend of Tocai Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon and Malvasia, this crisp, fresh wine has elegant, refreshing acidity, flavors of white currants and lychees and a soft, ripe aftertaste. | 89 | 31 | Northeastern Italy | White Blend |
3,136 | Argentina | Earthy, deep and true to its Uco Valley roots; this is a very good and fairly serious Malbec that doesn't try to overstep its natural limitations. It's not too extracted or oaky but instead delivers robust blackberry, plum and caramel flavors backed by a warm, mildly oaky finish with menthol and mocha. Drink now into 2010. | 89 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
73,829 | US | Superripe black cherry and dried plum aromas, generous and rich fruit flavors and a smooth texture make this appealing all the way through. Made from Tempranillo and four other varieties, it's boldly flavored but not especially full-bodied, and feels just grippy enough on the palate to go well with burgers and ribs. | 87 | 10 | California | Red Blend |
128,772 | France | The wine is mature both in its orange-pink color and toasty flavors. It has fresh acidity, although that is less important than the almond and spice secondary flavors. Ripe and full in the mouth, this is a rich rosé with a soft, ready-to-drink aftertaste. | 91 | 89 | Champagne | Champagne Blend |
124,759 | US | Aromas and flavors that resemble cherries with touches of mint and dried herbs make this wine flavorful enough. It stays on the light- to medium-bodied side of the spectrum. | 84 | 13 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
120,473 | Italy | This bright wine has aromas that suggest citrus blossom and tropical fruit. The lively, slender palate shows crunchy Granny Smith apple and pineapple accompanied by brisk acidity. | 86 | 16 | Northeastern Italy | Pinot Grigio |
118,545 | US | Good price for a wine that combines the acidity you want in a Sauvignon Blanc with plenty of ripe tangerine, lime, green grass and vanilla flavors. There's a honeyed finish, but the wine is fundamentally dry. | 86 | 15 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
51,645 | US | Sublime texture imprints this delightful, serious wine, floral in gardenia aromas and orange blossom. A bright, lengthy acidity supports mouthwatering flavors of Meyer lemon, tangerine and wild Tahitian vanilla, combining effortlessly on the palate to wow and refresh. | 93 | 55 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
79,992 | US | This Bordeaux-style blend enters with a sharp, tannic, rough-hewn mouthfeel. The fruit may be ripe enough, but the hot finish makes it difficult to taste. | 83 | 27 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
3,185 | Italy | Made with 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 5% Petit Verdot, this has subdued aromas suggesting underbrush, clove, dark-skinned berry and French oak. The smooth vibrant palate delivers red currant, unripe cherry, mocha and dried sage alongside fine-grained tannins. An orange zest note closes the finish. | 90 | 45 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
125,888 | US | Savory and crisp, this pretty blush wine has flavors of rose petals, herb tea, strawberries and black pepper. It's pretty dry, and fairly full-bodied for a rosé. | 87 | 19 | California | Rosé |
71,593 | US | Another solid effort from this young winery, the Cabernet is augmented with a 12% mix of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cab Franc. Compact and clean, it puts on a display of well-structured cranberry, cherry and cassis fruit, lightly tasting of savory earth, pencil lead and bark. | 90 | 25 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
70,377 | US | Aromas of iron and black plum met with cola, wet gravel and dried chaparral on the nose of this bottling from deep in the Carmel Valley. The palate is powered by herbs like thyme and oregano, also showing lots of raw-blood flavors and tons of acid. It's juicy but well spiced. | 89 | 42 | California | Zinfandel |
3,861 | US | A great Viognier, rich and exotic, showing the powerful fruit you want from this variety, in a balanced, elegant way. With a sweet, buttercream mouthfeel, it's brisk in acidity, with powerful flavors of tangerines, pineapples, golden mango and exotic spices, finished with smoky, sweet oak. | 92 | 28 | California | Viognier |
19,077 | Australia | Despite being full bodied, this is a very drinkable example of Barossa Cabernet. It's not very tannic, but instead offers mouthwatering suppleness. Cherry and red currant fruit notes are underscored by mocha shadings. | 91 | 22 | South Australia | Cabernet Sauvignon |
81,628 | US | This white blend is two thirds Sémillon, one third Sauvignon Blanc. It has continued to improve from vintage to vintage, and this is the best yet. A Washington take on Bordeaux blanc, it's dry and fresh, with golden apple and sweet grain extending across the palate and on through a lingering, lightly peachy finish. | 92 | 20 | Washington | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
37,084 | US | This is a solid Chardonnay for a great price. It has full body and an oaky, buttery personality that will make few enemies. It's richly textured, with an almost-sweet quality to its fruit. | 87 | 10 | California | Chardonnay |
44,541 | France | Subdued but promising apple-ripeness on the nose leads to a rounded, fully mature palate that rings with fresh and dried apple. There are hints of hay and and a wonderfully, clean core of lemon freshness that is supremely well cushioned on these rich, intense flavors. Drink 2016–2019. | 91 | 27 | Alsace | Riesling |
101,559 | US | Woody and herbal, this full-bodied robust wine is approachably thick and round, with distinct characteristics of forest floor, mushroom and black tea. | 86 | 45 | California | Pinot Noir |
54,423 | Germany | Notes of pollen and dusty mineral lend an earthy tone to pressed apple, peach and apricot flavors in this off-dry Riesling. Zesty lemon-lime acidity reverberates with intensity through the finish. | 88 | 26 | Mosel | Riesling |
109,862 | US | Quite light, suggesting fruit that was picked at less than optimal ripeness. This thin wine has tart red fruit, a streak of caraway seed and a finish with sweet cracker highlights. | 86 | 40 | Washington | Red Blend |
24,833 | US | Perfumed in rose garden and earthy compost, this effusively aromatic wine is tightly wound in oak. Yet it's youthful in characteristics of wild strawberry, tea and cardamom, the flavors still waiting to be fully revealed. | 90 | 50 | California | Pinot Noir |
39,429 | Italy | An interesting blend of Bovale, Carignano and Cannonau (three of the great indigenous grapes of Sardinia), this opens with aromas of bramble, fresh herb, black olive and dried ginger. Soft berry fruit is backed by a fresh, menthol-tinged finish. | 90 | 50 | Sicily & Sardinia | Red Blend |
23,856 | Italy | Aromas of spring blossom, pear and a whiff of bread crust eventually emerge on this delicately scented wine. Crisp and clean, the effervescent palate evokes ripe yellow apple, white peach and a citrus note alongside vibrant acidity. Elegant, continuous bubbles dance through to the dry finish. | 88 | 17 | Veneto | Glera |
109,121 | Spain | Earthy berry and cola aromas are clean and ripe. This feels fresh on the tongue, with medium-level weight and power. Flavors run toward cassis and berry but fade quickly, with little to the finish. This is Garnacha with 25% Tempranillo. | 86 | 10 | Northern Spain | Red Blend |
36,871 | Argentina | Dark, burnt, crusty aromas lead to a palate with choppy tannins. Spicy, rooty, peppery flavors of red bell pepper, tomato and plum finish spicy, peppery and savory, with a burst of freshening acidity that adds energy and jump. | 87 | 24 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
42,705 | US | Soft and simple, with chocolaty flavors of blackberry and cherry jam. With low acidity, the tannins provide the only opportunity for balance. | 83 | 15 | California | Merlot |
79,486 | US | High alcohol, clocking in at 16.5% by volume, is the overwhelming fact of this Zin. It gives it a jalapeño pepper heat, but also is responsible for the fantastically ripe cherry, raisin and rum punch deliciousness. Partner it with barbecue. | 86 | 36 | California | Zinfandel |
76,204 | US | This bottling shows touches of smoke, flint, Meyer lemon peel, honeysuckle and crisp jicama on the nose. A hint of ripe nectarine kicks off the palate before its knee-buckling acidity takes hold, bringing forth lemon peel, lime juice and more honeysuckle elements. | 94 | 35 | California | Chardonnay |
118,131 | Australia | Cranberries and pie cherries give a crisp, almost citrusy, edge to this wine. The tannins are silky and there's some appealing clove-like spice as well, but the acids are elevated, making the wine come across as tart and ungenerous. | 84 | 18 | South Australia | Pinot Noir |
119,679 | Portugal | This is a rich wine from a great Douro Port vintage. It has the structure and density that came with the year, showcasing rich black fruits and dark tannins. The 12 months of wood-aging has tamed its wild fruitiness and resulted in a stylish wine that wears its high alcohol well. Drink from 2018. | 92 | 20 | Douro | Portuguese Red |
4,941 | US | Hot and scoury in high alcohol, and that burn is accented by Zin's powerhouse tingly spices. The flavors are extracted and sweet in raspberries, cherries and milk chocolate. Enjoy this rugged Zin with barbecue and roasts. | 86 | 30 | California | Zinfandel |
116,005 | US | A clean, lively Sauvignon Blanc, whose tart acidity gives a brisk mouthfeel. The fruit is very ripe and sugary sweet in green apples, pears and tangerines. Make it drier, and the score would improve considerably. | 85 | 18 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
94,571 | US | This is a ripe, soft Cabernet, forward in blackberry, cherry and oak flavors. It's a little sweet, but the tannins give it proper support. Drink now. | 85 | 25 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
78,224 | France | Hugely perfumed, this is a ripe, very rich wine with stacks of flavor piled upon each other. It's a naturally opulent wine, that's sweet with tropical fruits and honey in equal measure. It is very ready to drink, but will also age well, so drink until 2021. | 93 | 45 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
106,980 | France | Rich and juicy, this features a ripe plum flavor and acidity, resulting in a wine that is fragrant, fresh and structured. It has power, and its dark concentration is at the heart of this solid effort. | 92 | 140 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
34,404 | Australia | Shows all the beautiful Viognier notes you could ask for: flowers, spice, apricot and melon, carried by a succulent mouthfeel that remains fresh and vibrant from start to lingeringly spicy finish. Drink now. | 91 | 20 | South Australia | Viognier |
115,605 | US | Lightly dusted with cinnamon and baking spices, this is apple pie in a glass. Along with the lovely apple-pastry richness come lighter suggestions of pear and peach. This immaculate and substantial effort should be consumed now through 2017. | 92 | 22 | Oregon | Pinot Gris |
118,857 | Spain | Black fruit, raisin and minerally aromas combine to create a formidable bouquet. The palate is juicy and fresh, with substance and structure in support of blackberry, spice cake and licorice flavors. The finish is long, with slightly rubbery flavors. | 90 | 16 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
85,824 | US | Perfumes of cherry blossom and raspberry abound on this ethereally light-bodied rosé. Brisk mineral tones and citrusy acidity add to its thirst-quenching quality. The finish is elegantly herbaceous. | 90 | 20 | New York | Rosé |
56,601 | US | Crisp in citrus, with noticeable tension that softens in the glass, this wine offers tremendous value and elegance. Medium bodied and well integrated in terms of oak and power, it has a lovely note of preserved lemon on the finish. | 90 | 13 | California | Chardonnay |
96,125 | US | This bottling from the Dwarf Oak Vineyard offers pear, struck flint and smoked nut aromas, with the slightest hint of tropicality. The palate is rich with melted butter and roasted macadamia nut flavors—due, perhaps, to the warmer valley climate. | 87 | 20 | California | Chardonnay |
65,460 | US | A flintiness mixes with lemon peel in this full-bodied, oak-driven white with aspects of freshness that balance the more concentrated flavor and texture. | 88 | 30 | California | Chardonnay |
34,447 | US | The blend is 85% Viognier and 15% Roussanne, and finishes off-dry with 1.5% residual sugar. A slight blush color and mixed fruit flavors of melon and pear carry the wine, which has a definite sugary sweetness in the mouth. There is also an impression of celery, believe it or not, making for an unusual mix that will intrigue some tasters, and confuse others. | 87 | 23 | Washington | Viognier |
43,807 | US | This is forward and sweet in raspberry and cherry jams. However, it's not a simple fruit bomb. With a mushroomy, gamy earthiness and refined tannins, it shows true complexity and structure. Not an ager, but it will be beautiful over the next few years. | 92 | 49 | California | Pinot Noir |
80,537 | US | Rich and flashy in the way of Oakville Cabernet, this shows ripe tannin structure and perfect acidity. The blackberry, black currant and licorice flavors finish thoroughly dry, long and classy. Drink now or age for a couple years. | 92 | 60 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
85,119 | US | This excellent rosé is one of a handful given extra bottle age before release, and it rewards that time with unusual flavors––rhubarb and strawberry, hints of banana and a touch of creamsicle in the fade. Not typical in any way, but tasty and full-bodied. | 88 | 16 | Washington | Rosé |
33,015 | US | Just 75% Cabernet, the rest a mix of Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot, this turns generic, with bitter berry flavors. There's a little toastiness backing the tannins but a short finish, overall. | 85 | 24 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
31,401 | US | Nicely differentiated from the companion Stewart bottling, this Athena is a sharp and spicy affair, with tight, tart cranberry and raspberry fruit. Native yeast fermentation and extended sur-lie aging add some snap to the finish. Try after 2016 for optimum enjoyment. | 88 | 35 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
78,318 | France | Softly scented with tart apple and fresh citrus, this unfolds into an array of shimmering, tart, fresh but full-fruited apple notes. The palate is dry and juicy with freshness, the body is slender but concentrated. There are hints of saltiness and stone. This is a little powerhouse of flavor and drive with supreme purity. Drink 2016–2026. | 94 | 40 | Alsace | Riesling |
26,363 | France | The most taut and steely of the wines made by Guillaume Vrignaud from Fourchaume fruit, this offers a tight, minerally texture, lively acidity and an apple- and grapefruit-like crispness. With its structure, this has the potential to age for 4–5 years. | 90 | 45 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |