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100,419 | France | Very ripe, red-cheeked Mirabelles and orange peel represent the aromatic top notes. With more air, mandarin juice becomes apparent, and the palate is wonderfully taut and concentrated. There is a haunting purity and a strong undertow of earth and stone that soars on the long finish. | 93 | 55 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
102,111 | US | The bouquet offers intensely jammy prune and black-currant fruit, with tobacco and vanilla shadings making an appearance. Dark blueberry flavors, with some mint and a light orange-citrus note. Full grapey mouthfeel, a long finish, and dusty tannins. Almost drinkable now, but best after 2002 and until 2010. | 89 | 52 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
10,051 | France | This single-vineyard wine, rounded and rich, is smooth, spicy and full of quince and lychee flavors that are developing well. Concentrated and dense, it will be best in late 2014. | 89 | 35 | Alsace | Pinot Gris |
15,461 | Italy | Aromas of violet, underbrush, graphite, mature dark fruit and Asian spice lead the nose on this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese. The ripe, smooth palate offers crushed plum, black cherry, clove and ground pepper alongside velvety tannins. | 93 | 108 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
43,460 | US | This Reserve Series bubbly accents its crisp green apple fruit with toasty aromas. Done via Méthode Champenoise, it spent five years en tirage. There's a fine bead and lingering persistent flavors with hints of nutmeg and lemon curd. All in all, this is a very fine effort. | 90 | 50 | Oregon | Sparkling Blend |
27,157 | Italy | Here's a lovely wine that has structure, finesse and character. It's loaded with dark cherry, pepper, tobacco and spice sensations that are balanced by fresh acidity and supple tannins. | 89 | 30 | Veneto | Red Blend |
6,134 | Italy | Red berry, pressed rose and balsamic aromas lead the nose. The structured palate offers juicy black cherry, grilled herb, licorice, clove and a hint of mocha accompanied by firm, velvety tannins and fresh acidity. | 92 | 60 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
30,769 | US | A savory wine made in a slightly sweet style that has flavors of pineapples, peaches, and vanilla oak. Acidity is all-important for balance.The blend is 92% Sauvignon Blanc and 8% Sémillon. | 86 | 25 | California | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
70,762 | France | The wine is tight and mineral in character. It is textured, steely with the citrus fruits giving the wine a bite as well as intense acidity. Think of this wine with seafood. | 85 | 30 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
2,701 | US | This is a full-bodied Pinot, packed with ripe cherry and strawberry flavors and framed in spicy nuance. A shade hot on the finish, ending with an unusually bright licorice and herbal edge. | 87 | 45 | California | Pinot Noir |
108,346 | US | Light in color it's composed of violet and rose petal aromas, zippy in acidity, with layered dark cherry fruit and an earthy, herbal backbone. With texture on the palate, it has a buoyancy and electricity of minerality and finishes with the slightest suggestion of anise. Only 72 cases were made. | 93 | 38 | California | Pinot Noir |
28,193 | US | This wine was sent to me with little information about the owners, and their Web Site doesn't reveal much. The paperwork says it's from Knights Valley, although the label reads Sonoma County. It's a dry, fairly tannic wine, quite ripe in currants and dark chocolate, with an herbal edge and a firm structure. Aged in 100% new French oak, it impresses for its richness and depth, and could develop over the next 6–8 years. | 92 | 55 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
114,670 | France | A touch of lemon appears on the nose. The palate is light and frothy, with easy freshness and lively citrus and apple fruit. The finish is dry. Drink soon. | 87 | 23 | Alsace | Sparkling Blend |
79,288 | France | This solid and dense wine is full of tannins as well as layers of wood and blackberry fruit. It has the potential to gain in richness as it develops. A smoky quality accents its black plum flavors. Drink from 2019. | 88 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
78,855 | Italy | Truffle, leather, scorched earth, menthol and steeped plum aromas lead the way on this full-bodied red. The brawny palate offers dried black cherry steeped in spirits, blackberry confiture, licorice, cinnamon and mocha alongside a backbone of fine-grained tannins. You can barely detect the warmth of alcohol on the finish. Give it a few more years to fully come together. Drink 2018–2026. | 93 | 133 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
16,844 | Italy | Any baseball fan will peg the nose as being that of ballpark franks with yellow mustard. That strange meaty, pickled, spicy character carries onto the palate, where there's also some mineral character. The finish is clipped and short, which is probably a benefit after all the funky aromatics and flavors that come before. | 82 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Sauvignon Blanc |
66,440 | US | Sourced from Folie Hill and Winter's Hill vineyards, and 15% whole-cluster fermented, this offers intriguing complexities. Start with tart, lemony fruit flavors of rhubarb and raspberry, toss in a sprig of lemon verbena, some grippy acids, then smooth it out with a year in older cooperage. The wine is soft around the edges and showing signs of early oxidation, so drink soon. | 88 | 30 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
117,264 | US | Cabernet Sauvignon (57%) takes the lead on this wine, with the balance Merlot (19%), Cabernet Franc (19%) and Petit Verdot. Aromas of plum, vanilla and herb, along with a touch of cocoa powder lead to lightly styled fruit and barrel flavors. | 87 | 35 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
104,134 | Italy | There's a generous, sunny quality to this Italian Pinot Grigio that comes across with ripe aromas of apricot, melon and Golden Delicious apple. There's a fullness to the mouthfeel as well with soft, slightly sweet fruit flavors at the end. | 84 | 13 | Northeastern Italy | Pinot Grigio |
77,839 | US | Refined and aromatic, this rewards your full attention. Polished cranberry and raspberry fruit flavors come with a light dash of herbs and penetrating acids. The delicate side of Pinot Noir is on display here, but in a most ageworthy package. Drink now through 2026. | 91 | 60 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
120,724 | US | Testarossa blends this wine from grapes sourced from multiple vineyards. It's pretty tasty with a palate that's dry, silky and tart with acidity, along with flavors of cherry, cranberry, mushroom and lush oak. Drink up. | 87 | 27 | California | Pinot Noir |
113,066 | US | Intensely ripe and concentrated fruit flavors dominate both the aromas and flavors of this very full-bodied but ultrasmooth wine. Light notes of dried sage and cinnamon dust the blackberry jam and candied-strawberry flavors for a nuanced complexity despite the high alcohol and supreme ripeness. | 92 | 39 | California | Zinfandel |
24,660 | US | Ripe, premium fruit and fairly high alcohol levels define this wine. A hot year and ripe fruit combine to create complexity in the nose, with an interesting mix of spices (cardamom, clove), lots of tannin, some darker fruit, and hints of smoke and earth. The only down side: it lacks weight and it finishes very tannic. | 88 | 35 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
68,507 | US | A whole lot of varieties figure into this blend, from 32% Petite Sirah and 26% Syrah to 20% Petit Verdot and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, the remaining 5% comprised of Grenache. They combine for a medium-bodied, somewhat unformed expression of ripe plum and leatheriness, finishing just the slightest bit sweet. | 86 | 40 | California | Red Blend |
65,515 | US | Generous in spicy clove and dark cherry fruit, a mark of its Middle Reach Russian River Valley clime, this wine is full of life and minerality. It offers good value for Russian River Valley, and the finish boasts a zesty pepper accent. | 90 | 37 | California | Pinot Noir |
34,596 | US | The aromas are bright, with notes of savory herb, orange peel, cranberry and spice. The flavors are higher in acidity, tart and puckering, with orange-peel flavors lingering on the finish. The tannins seem a little crunchy right now but should soften with some additional time in the bottle. It's a stylistically unique wine for the state. Put it on the dinner table to see it at its best. | 90 | 45 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
122,120 | US | Aromas of dried herb, clove and plum are fresh. The flavors are supple and reserved, showing a pleasing tension between the fruit and acid that keeps the attention high. | 91 | 38 | Washington | Malbec |
114,137 | France | Bringing out the crispness of a Touraine Sauvignon, this wine is full of herbal flavors, crisp acidity and a soft fruity character. It is immediately attractive, simple, bright and ready to drink. | 86 | 13 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
10,851 | US | One of a growing number of micro-boutiques in Oregon, Vidon made its first wine in 2003. Subsequent vintages were quickly sold out, with quantities as low as two barrels of individual wines. This 2007 is in better supply, and well worth seeking out. Fragrant with sweet strawberries, hints of fresh herb, a Dr. Pepper soda streak particular to Oregon and nicely laid-in oak, it's a seductive and focused effort that masks its high alcohol effectively. | 90 | 39 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
84,320 | Italy | Aromas of raisin, vanilla, nutmeg, peppermint and a whiff of resin lead the nose of this blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. The easy-drinking palate delivers crushed black cherries, black currants, clove and chocolate covered mint alongside supple tannins. | 88 | 21 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
122,377 | Portugal | This young and fruity wine brings out red berries, soft tannins and spicy acidity. It's a wine to drink now, full of warm flavors and a smooth texture. | 86 | 13 | Douro | Portuguese Red |
100,353 | France | A ripe wine from Haure Jany, this is dense with wood and tannins. The black-currant fruit is masked at this stage with a powerful dry core. Let this soften before drinking, so wait until 2019. | 87 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
11,124 | US | This mild-flavored and smooth-textured wine will be a good supporting actor at the next meal or party. It has subdued fig and baking-spice flavors, a supple mouthfeel and lightly fruity finish. | 87 | 15 | California | Chardonnay |
22,133 | US | All of the parts haven't yet come together: The oak, acidity, fruit and tannins hover around, but they're not quite completely harmonious yet. Still, it's very rich, with a massive black-cherry core. It seems to have all the components for a little time in the cellar. | 91 | 46 | California | Pinot Noir |
83,154 | Italy | Raspberry jam, menthol, cooking spice and espresso aromas lead the nose. The palate offers tart red cherry, crushed raspberry, thyme, anise and ground green pepper. Bracing, slightly astringent tannins provide support but need to soften up. Drink after 2018. | 89 | 30 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
82,113 | Portugal | Firm, with a mineral texture that reflects the tough terrain of the Douro, this wine is also full of fine red fruits and acidity. It has young tannins as well as oak flavors that give the wine a dry core. Drink this firm wine from 2018. | 88 | 18 | Douro | Portuguese Red |
60,008 | US | An inviting hint of butter shows on the nose of this big, bold and concentrated wine. It displays craftsmanship through its embrace of lightly toasted oak, which accents vibrant apple and pear notes. It's lushly textured, with persistent acidity and a lemon peel flourish on the close. | 95 | 60 | California | Chardonnay |
117,139 | Argentina | Aromas of geraniums, celery and grassy fruits lead the nose, while flavors of green, soupy red berries finish stemmy. | 80 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
100,527 | US | Phillips Hill's Two Terroirs is very subtly marked “AV + MR,” signaling that the fruit was sourced from both the cool Anderson Valley and even cooler Mendocino Ridge. It's lightly earthy and resplendent in bright, just-ripe cherry tones. Gorgeously crisp, with undeniable structure, this is ready to drink, but it would also shine in a few years time. | 92 | 40 | California | Pinot Noir |
117,846 | US | The 2010s are magical right now, and Norm Yost's latest reveals why. Intoxicating and sultry aromas of plums, figs and other savory fruits get a mace-powered, brown spice kick. A cherry reduction sauce flavor shows once sipped, laced with mocha, strawberries and a sagebrush element that pulls through the experience, all wrapped around still stunningly bright acidity. | 94 | 46 | California | Pinot Noir |
102,016 | US | Well made in a lighter style, this offers strawberry and raspberry fruit, tart acids, and a tight, somewhat tannic exit. This winery has dramatically reduced the alcohol levels of their wines over the past few years—by what means we do not know—but the 13.1% listed here feels a little thin. | 86 | 60 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
22,566 | US | Aromas of this medium-bodied, un-oaked wine suggest sliced pears and apples, while the flavors are equally fruity but have a leaner feel. The texture is dry, firm and crisp, making this a great pairing for shellfish and many other dishes. | 89 | 28 | California | Chardonnay |
73,739 | US | This blend has a big, dark, toasty edge to the tannins, and plenty of ripe fruit. Meaty and rich, the color of ink, it skirts a pruney border, tosses in some earth and leather and soy, and overall shows plenty of power. A great drink-it-now wine. | 88 | 15 | Washington | Red Blend |
17,109 | US | Spicy, fruity and fresh, this hearty vineyard-designate is high-toned in red cherry and citrus, well-integrated and softly layered, with a blistering note of tannic power on the finish. Drink now through 2020. | 92 | 48 | California | Pinot Noir |
89,345 | France | Steely, mineral style, very crisp. The texture is bone dry, with grapefruit and lime flavors, a wine under tight tension. It has lightness and extreme freshness. | 86 | 30 | Alsace | Riesling |
25,079 | US | Fermented entirely in stainless steel, this is meant to be a flinty, grassy and herbal experience, especially as the main variety was blended with 3% Riesling. Simple and dry, it offers peach, lemon zest and lychee fruitiness and medium weight. | 85 | 19 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
127,825 | US | Heady and well made, Handley's Whispering Oaks, a certified-organic vineyard near the Ukiah Valley gets more heat than the winery's estate vines, giving this wine a fuller body and texture than its 2011 estate Chardonnay. With flavors of pear, apple and spice, it's crisp yet rich with just the smallest ounce of a barrel imprint, a match for roast chicken with herbs. | 89 | 22 | California | Chardonnay |
104,625 | US | This is a nice value for Pinot Noir. It has some real richness of fruit and smoothness of texture. Flavors of ripe raspberries and dates are offset by fine acidity. | 86 | 11 | California | Pinot Noir |
125,061 | US | Juicy and dense in blackberry fruit, it offers lingering notes of cedar and cassis with a lingering finish of wood. | 86 | 25 | California | Red Blend |
47,437 | US | Winemaker Bob Cabral's three 2010 Chardonnays are possibly the greatest he's ever made. This bottling shows fabulous complexity and sheer deliciousness, offering intricate notes of butterscotch, tropical fruit, pear tart, golden apricot, vanilla cream, buttered toast and exotic spice, with perhaps just a trace of honey. Its brilliant acidity and a tangy minerality provide the balance that pushes this wine off the charts. | 96 | 65 | California | Chardonnay |
73,501 | Italy | Made with Malvasia, Ribolla Gialla and Friulano, this offers aromas of toast, oak, white flower and almond. The linear palate delivers lemon drop, vanilla and Golden Delicious apple accompanied by bright acidity. | 89 | 22 | Northeastern Italy | White Blend |
74,484 | US | Pretty and plump, this is bursting with ripe cherry fruit. Highlights include a dusting of cocoa powder, and the wine sits perky on the palate with fine-grained tannins and ample acidity. | 91 | 23 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
91,541 | US | A méthode Champenoise blend of 92% Pinot Noir and 8% Chardonnay, this dry, crisp sparkler shows a finesse of texture wrapped in green apple, preserved lemon and vanilla. It's light and bright. | 90 | 22 | California | Sparkling Blend |
4,160 | US | This imposing and extremely ripe tasting wine has an inky dark color, aromas of ripe black cherries, flavors of cassis, espresso and bitter chocolate and a very firm, tannic texture to support all that opulence. Made from half Petite Sirah and half Syrah, it's a no-holds-barred feast of fruit and power. | 92 | 27 | California | Red Blend |
64,395 | France | From selected parcels at Sainte-Roseline, this is a concentrated and serious rosé. It has weight and rich strawberry fruit, balanced by attractive acidity. The aftertaste brings in ripe fruit and a touch of spice. | 89 | 38 | Provence | Rosé |
93,478 | Italy | Nuhar is an innovative blend of Nero d'Avola (70%) and Pinot Nero that surpasses expectations and does justice to both grape varieties. The cherry and almond tones of the first grape are present, as are the delicate violet, raspberry and cassis aromas of the second. The finish shows bright menthol and spearmint overtones. | 87 | 16 | Sicily & Sardinia | Red Blend |
41,738 | US | This kitchen-sink blend of Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Cabernet Franc proves more herbaceous than ripe on the nose, with dried and chopped oregano and thyme, wet slate and cigar box notes. It's all earth and stone on the palate, with just a touch of stark plum fruit emerging. | 88 | 15 | California | Red Blend |
26,170 | US | This AVA-specific cuvée brings a sharp focus to mixed fruit flavors of raspberries laced with citrus highlights. It's a pretty wine, smooth and fresh and forward. Drink over the next three or four years. | 89 | 45 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |