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84,875 | US | This five-grape, Bordeaux-style blend is principally Cabernet Sauvignon, and offers forward, moderately light fruit flavors of strawberry and cherry. It's balanced and pleasant tasting, though lacking the depth that you might wish for in this price range. | 88 | 50 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
89,026 | US | The “S” in this late harvest wine's name may stand for sweet or Spätlese, and its flavors are appropriately succulent and robust for the designation. Fresh and natural-tasting peach, melon and herb components from its core; the finish is clean and lingering. | 90 | 25 | Oregon | Riesling |
116,960 | Argentina | Cassis, sugar beet, leather and mild herbal aromas make this Cabernet appealing on the nose. It feels slightly syrupy and resiny, but with its core acidity the palate remains in good shape. Flavors of plum and cassis have a strong vanilla and oak resin accent, while the finish is tannic, roasted and robust. | 88 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
5,393 | Spain | A bready, yeasty bouquet is less than exact. In the mouth, this hits with a mellow mousse and not much kick. Flavors of spent lees, white bread and modest white fruits finish yeasty and dull. | 85 | 13 | Catalonia | Sparkling Blend |
81,737 | US | Smoky aromas and lean fruit and herb flavors give a sense of reserve and dryness to this medium-bodied wine. It will be good as a house red that doesn't have to be the center of attention. | 85 | 14 | California | Syrah |
14,445 | US | This needs more time in the bottle to unfold, but right away you can see there is substantial fruit and plenty of barrel flavors to go with it. Cassis, smoke, toffee and tobacco are all in play, and as the wine breathes it begins slowly unwrapping more and more detail. | 91 | 35 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
9,052 | Germany | While intensely aromatic of honey and marmalade, this powerfully structured wine is dry in style. Rich, round and expansive on the palate, with intense flavors of tart stone fruit and lemon, it's anchored by a steely, mineraly backbone. It finishes long and with impeccable focus. | 91 | 72 | Mosel | Riesling |
52,996 | Italy | Made from organic grapes, this succulent wine delivers balsamic aromas and juicy black cherry flavors layered with cinnamon and white pepper. It's radiant and structured, with big round tannins and edgy acidity. Drink 2015–2025. | 91 | 30 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
128,830 | US | A blend of almost equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller handfuls of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this estate-grown wine is sanguine in smoky leather and tobacco. Rich, with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, it has a lengthy finish that is balanced and elegant on the palate. | 92 | 155 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
61,669 | Italy | Aromas of jasmine and white orchard fruit lead the nose on this straightforward sparkler. The bright palate offers crisp green apple, kiwi and white peach accompanied by a frothy mousse. | 87 | 17 | Veneto | Glera |
104,471 | US | This wine by Adam Lee shows concentrated touches of nutmeg, crushed pepper and dried thyme laid across a base of hearty blackberries, with dried leaves on the nose. There is a strong herbal component to the sip, with eucalyptus oil and black-pepper dust spicing up the hearty beet juice and black-fruit core. A strong menthol lift arises on the finish. | 93 | 60 | California | Pinot Noir |
22,560 | US | Ripe aromas of burnt sugar, mango and pineapple introduce this bold, expansive Gewürztraminer. Drier on the palate than Keuka Spring's regular label Gewürztraminer, it boasts fresh lychee, rose petal and grapefruit flavors tied together with a bristling thread of astringency. | 89 | 22 | New York | Gewürztraminer |
64,333 | US | A pleasant minty character, somewhere between purple Thai basil and toothpaste, emerges from this 60% Zinfandel and 40% Syrah blend, along with strawberry pie aromas. It's still tightly wound and tart on the palate, with hints of red and black licorice that will emerge over time. | 91 | 26 | California | Red Blend |
92,158 | Italy | A big friendly wine that is rich and easygoing and just about ready to drink. The dominant aromas are of dark fruit mixed in with smoked meat and some earthiness. On the palate, it is rich, fat and easy to like, but it comes across as being a little simple. | 88 | 79 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
99,389 | US | A versatile Merlot. Lends itself to drinking with a range of steaks, poultry, lamb, even vegetarian lentil and tofu dishes. Dry and balanced, with pleasant berry, currant and herb flavors, at a fair price. | 86 | 11 | California | Merlot |
75,263 | US | Alta Maria's appellation bottling is a bit leaner than the winery's single-vineyard bottlings, but quite elegant, with flint, pink grapefruit, mango and spearmint flavors, enhanced by a touch of oak. | 88 | 28 | California | Chardonnay |
32,904 | US | From a historic vineyard in the heart of the Napa Valley, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon develops in the glass, evolving from muted aromas of earth and cinnamon spice to subtle cherry, cassis and oak. Balanced and lovely, the spice stays on the tongue throughout the long finish. It can easily be enjoyed now, but has the structure to age well through 2022. | 91 | 105 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
117,863 | US | All the parts are here, but they're not yet in complete harmony. The black-currant flavor is strong and deep; the tannins are thick and dramatic; and the acidity is fresh and stimulating. Oak is evident, with notes of buttered cinnamon toast, and the finish is long and spicy. All indications are of a wine that needs serious time in the cellar. Give it until at least 2015. | 93 | 82 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
110,904 | France | A simple, soft Chardonnay from the Mâconnais region, this is rounded. A touch of caramel adds extra flavor to the warm fruit. Green plum and melon dominate this wine that is ready to drink. | 86 | 18 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
79,429 | US | A very good, immediately impressive Cabernet. We've never seen Chalk Hill Cab of this quality at this price. It shows powerfully oaked, ripe flavors of blackberries, black currants and spices, wrapped into fine, dense tannins. Just what Cab lovers love. Easy to find, with 8,606 cases produced. Drink now. | 89 | 16 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
102,292 | US | From a selection of vineyards across the Napa Valley, including Brown Ranch in Carneros, this is a woody, herbal wine, full bodied on the midpalate, with flavors of peach and vanilla. It has aged in both French oak and stainless steel to keep the oak in check, and finishes with fresh Meyer lemon. | 90 | 35 | California | Chardonnay |
23,186 | Argentina | This is the best Enemigo Cabernet Franc to date. It's pure, heady, powerful juice with integrated smoky oak and spice aromas. Pure in the mouth, this is dense and full of quality. Blackberry and chocolate flavors are ripe and modern in style, while the finish is full, leathery, a touch salty and savory. Drink through 2019. | 93 | 110 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Franc |
75,611 | Argentina | A light, mildly stemmy and roasted Pinot with medium body and a solid mouthfeel. While not all that aromatic, the wine tastes of strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb, and there are accents of pepper and herbs along the way and on the finish. Shows good weight and color. | 85 | 16 | Mendoza Province | Pinot Noir |
23,458 | Italy | This is a plush and upfront wine that offers succulent aromas of cherry, black fruit and plum. It glides clean down the palate thanks to its thick density and soft, smooth texture. The wine has the pulp and density to pair with most winter foods. | 86 | 14 | Piedmont | Barbera |
117,891 | US | This is a light and cheery wine, with cherry and raspberry fruit. It suggests hard candy with a hint of the barnyard; forward, round and fruity. | 86 | 26 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
118,988 | US | Despite its 15.4% alcohol, this Syrah seems light through the middle. It's got syrupy barrel flavors of bourbon and caramel that overshadow the pretty red fruit. The alcohol doesn't burn, but the wine does not have the mass to compensate. Drink up. | 86 | 25 | Washington | Syrah |
54,566 | Italy | This boasts just the right touch of distant sweetness that makes it perfect to serve with cocktails and finger foods. It closes with fresh tones of peach nectar and lemon zest. | 88 | 15 | Veneto | Glera |
97,044 | US | Pleasing aromas of herb, cherry, vanilla, and cocoa are followed by soft subtle cherry flavors. Lightly grainy tannins provide support. It doesn't seem entirely varietal but still provides enjoyment. | 88 | 19 | Washington | Merlot |
88,936 | Italy | Scorched earth, toasted nut, espresso, cured meat and baked plum aromas lead the nose on this concentrated wine along with a hint of new leather. The big, chewy palate doles out mature black cherry, pomegranate, licorice and tobacco while tightly knit, fine-grained tannins provide the framework. Drink 2019–2023. | 90 | 62 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
55,459 | France | Soft fruit and lightly spicy, the wine has a touch of acidity, lychee and ripe apple flavors. It is ready to drink, a full and gently rich wine. | 84 | 15 | Alsace | Pinot Gris |
84,028 | Spain | Cidery apple aromas come with a stony accent and modest yeasty complexity. A crisp, lean, focused mouthfeel and zesty flavors of lemon-lime and green apple finish citrusy and direct. | 88 | 14 | Catalonia | Sparkling Blend |
11,683 | Spain | Savory, slightly saucy aromas of plum, berry, tomato and leather come with a hint of oak. This is a bit choppy and tannic, with savory, roasted flavors of tomato, plum, currant and spice. A touch of saltiness and raw-oak flavor rise up on the finish. | 87 | 10 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo Blend |
115,786 | US | Closed at first and immediately tannic, this Petite opens up in vibrant ways, showing off a soft texture and earthy blackberry and blueberry flavors. Long on the finish, it's round enough to pair with something gamey. | 88 | 25 | California | Petite Sirah |
7,307 | France | This is a ripe and soft blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Well balanced, it has rich, spicy fruit lifted by lemon and apple flavors and by the final acidity. It's ready to drink now. | 90 | 10 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
51,846 | Italy | Here's an easygoing red that opens with aromas of rose water, wild berry and aromatic herb. Made entirely with Sangiovese, the palate offers ripe dark cherry, raspberry and savory herb, while live acidity and polished tannins provide support. | 89 | 14 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
54,979 | France | French philosopher and writer Charles-Louis de Montesquieu once lived at the moated Château de la Brède, hence the name of this wine. It is a ripe, finely perfumed wine, with new wood and eucalyptus aromas, rich red fruits and a soft, open series of tannins. It is almost ready to drink, but the chocolate edge suggests it should be kept until 2017. | 90 | 60 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
111,716 | Argentina | Earthy, fairly deep aromas of black fruits and mellow spices come with plenty of oak. In the mouth, this is fresh in feel and medium in body. Flavors of toasty, creamy oak and related vanilla top berry flavors, while the finish is mild, smooth and woody. | 88 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
33,316 | US | A bit on the sugary side, making it not truly dry, but adequate acidity provides balance to the very rich pineapple, pear, fig and honeysuckle flavors. Great with Vietnamese or Chinese fare. | 84 | 22 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
129,739 | US | Blackberry juice mixes with graphite, cedar and dried herbs on this bottling by Fred Brander and Fabian Bravo, which is more focused on earth than ripe fruit. Bright boysenberry fruit is lifted on the palate by more dried herbs and hints of purple flowers. | 90 | 50 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
12,970 | US | This wine is aromatically untoward with notes of seabreeze, green herbs, citrus and wood. It's medium bodied, somewhat gritty in feel, with barnyard flavors. | 84 | 20 | Washington | Merlot |
51,375 | US | This vintage has the Horiuchi artist label. Another glorious wine from the 2007 vintage, full and forward, packed with plum and purple fruits. Sweet tobacco and baking spices lead into a lush, fruit-loaded core, ripe with berries and plums. The finish—thick and textural and darkly chocolaty—wraps around polished, elegant tannins. | 94 | 35 | Washington | Red Blend |
63,295 | Italy | Aromas of ripe orchard fruit and citrus zest carry on to the lively palate along with a hint of ginger. Crisp acidity and small continuous bubbles provide a fresh elegant backdrop. | 88 | 18 | Veneto | Glera |
105,599 | US | Muted at first, this wine slowly opens, revealing a suggestion of oak, generous tropical fruit and honeydew melon. Medium to fuller-bodied in style, it holds back before going over the edge, maintaining a nice structure through the finish. | 88 | 18 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
122,272 | Italy | Blue flower, blackberry, toast and balsamic notes lead the nose on this blend of 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and Colorino. The palate is still tightly tannic but delivers a core of savory black cherry accented with notes of black pepper, licorice and espresso. It has a brooding character and is shy on bright acidity so best to enjoy this soon. | 87 | 22 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
26,094 | US | Spring Mountain Cabs typically are hard in youth but not this one, to which all the techniques of early drinkability seem to have been applied. The tannins are here, bigtime, but so finely grained you can drink the wine tonight. Flavorwise, there's nothing unusual about the ripe cassis and oak flavors; what's distinctive about this Cab is its dignified balance and finesse. Drink now through 2014. | 92 | 90 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
59,367 | US | This delightful rosé bursts open with ripe watermelon and strawberry scents and flavors. Highlights suggest candied rose petals, and the flavors continue into cherry soda and hints of pink peppercorn. It's a big bold fruity simply fabulous bottle. | 91 | 22 | Oregon | Rosé |
73,618 | Italy | This offers alluring aromas of ripe berry, iris and a whiff of baking spice. The savory palate boasts succulent wild cherry, raspberry, aniseed and tobacco accompanied by ripe, chewy tannins and bright acidity. It's still young but will develop complexity. Drink 2017–2027. | 92 | 40 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
115,029 | US | Boisterous floral notes on the nose lead to a palate that's chock-full of penetrating mango, yellow peach and melon flavors. Not quite dry as labeled, but it's delightfully quaffable with sprightly tangerine-tinged acidity. | 87 | 19 | New York | Riesling |
61,440 | US | Lots of zesty, crunchy acidity marks this wine, giving it a brisk mouthfeel. Beyond that clean dryness, you'll find complex raspberry fruit flavors, enhanced with sweet oak and vanilla. Drink this vineyard-blended, elegant wine now. | 90 | 50 | California | Pinot Noir |
37,094 | Argentina | Briary berry aromas come with hints of leather and animal. This feels dense, jammy and a bit gummy, while flavors of blueberry, chocolate and baked black plum finish chewy and a touch sticky. | 87 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
1,914 | US | Good and dry, with tough tannins that make it hard to drink now. With blackberry, currant, molasses and dark chocolate flavors, it seems like an ager, but may not have the concentration for the long haul. Try again in 2–3 years. | 87 | 50 | California | Syrah |
11,231 | US | Slightly herbal aromas and vivid citrus flavors lend a unique personality to this light-bodied wine. A whiff of just-chopped parsley precedes bright lemon-lime flavors and definite acidity that will help it pair smashingly with all kinds of seafood, salads and light pastas. | 88 | 10 | California | Pinot Grigio |
26,184 | Italy | Aromas on this Barbaresco from the Roncaglie cru are perfumed and fragrant and recall bee's wax, lavender, potpourri, violet, anise, cinnamon and ginger. This is a delicate and feminine expression with sour notes of cherry and wild berry on the close and firm, dusty tannins. | 89 | 66 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
53,875 | France | The strong herbal edge to this wine has more to do with its youth. Behind that lies rich apples and ripe pears cut deliciously with acidity. The wine is full and will benefit from more aging, so drink from 2017. | 90 | 27 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
114,930 | Australia | Pronto red is 77% Grenache, with the remainder a blend of Touriga Nacional (11%), Syrah (7%) and Monastrell (5%). It starts off with leather and spice, then folds in cherries and licorice. It's full-bodied, round and slightly warm, with a supple, spice-driven finish. Drink now-2015. | 90 | 69 | South Australia | Red Blend |
77,357 | France | This wine is plump, rounded and rich. Ripe hints of stone fruit suggest fleshy, juicy pear and ripe peach. The medium-sweet palate underlines the full-fruited nature more than freshness. | 87 | 25 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
97,024 | US | This ripe Chardonnay is a successful example of its style, with honeysuckle, white peach and marshmallow aromas on the nose. The palate offers apple custard and lemon curd flavors, held together with savory smoke and sea salt aspects. | 88 | 22 | California | Chardonnay |
122,999 | US | A tough, dry, tannic wine, with a gritty mouthfeel. The flavors are ripe in black currants, plums, black cherries, sweet oak and earthy, tobacco notes. Seems best consumed over the next three years. | 86 | 52 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
12,184 | US | Brisk and refreshing in the mouth, with stimulating acidity. But it's a little too sweet in the combination of jammy citrus fruit and smoky oak. | 84 | 29 | California | Chardonnay |
46,019 | Argentina | Solid berry and oak spice aromas turn darker and more rubbery as this airs out. A strong-boned, grabby palate holds medicinal berry and mild hickory flavors. On the finish, this is big but also tannic and bumpy. | 88 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
125,216 | France | Plump, almost overripe yellow plums are ample on the nose. The palate rescues this somewhat with freshness, but flavor and taste seem slightly disjointed. | 85 | 19 | Alsace | Riesling |
16,931 | Italy | Aromas of pear, yellow apples and pineapple carry over to the palate along with a banana note. The juicy palate is balanced by bright acidity, making this perfect for everyday fare from lightly seasoned fish to pasta topped with tomato sauce. | 86 | 10 | Northeastern Italy | White Blend |
32,052 | Germany | This is bright and citrusy on the nose and palate with a distinctly chalky minerality and delicate, almost lacy, mouthfeel. It's lean and focused with fresh lemon acidity and zest notes that extend on the finish. | 88 | 29 | Mosel | Riesling |
37,961 | France | With its pale sunset color and light raspberry flavors, this is a fresh, crisp wine. The tang of lemon zest and acidity is part of the fruitiness without dominating. Drink now. | 85 | 12 | Provence | Rosé |
102,441 | US | A smoky scent and earthy, crisp-apple flavors make this medium-bodied wine a change of pace from the average butterball Chardonnay. It has welcome acidity and a nicely smooth texture. | 86 | 13 | California | Chardonnay |
71,334 | Argentina | Woody and dense at first, this smells bright and fruity as it opens. A solid palate houses lightly toasted flavors of blackberry that turn more peppery and toasty on a fairly oaky finish. | 87 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
40,009 | France | A soft, finely integrated wine with ripe apple fruits and a crisp citrus texture. With its creamy mousse and lively final acidity this nonvintage cuvée is ready to drink. Palmer is the brand name for a grouping of seven growers. | 87 | 49 | Champagne | Champagne Blend |
34,079 | US | Tastes old and tired, losing fruit and turning herbal, nutty and earthy, with dried apricot and orange flavors. Interesting from a connoisseur's point of view, but it's hard to tell why Mayacamas held back this wine for so long. | 85 | 30 | California | Chardonnay |
46,912 | Germany | Despite its fine, gossamer-like texture, there's marked concentration in this powerful dry Riesling. Flavors of white grapefruit and gooseberry are penetrating and ripe, yet pristinely fresh, highlighted by bold strokes of crushed minerals and scintillating acidity. It's enthralling and invigorating, with a deep, mineral finish. Beautiful now, but should only improve through at least 2030. | 94 | 165 | Mosel | Riesling |
107,606 | US | Blackberry, blueberry pie and plum fruit flavors are nicely welded to smooth barrel flavors that bring in coffee, licorice, toasted walnuts and mocha. This is definitely a fruit and barrel wine, thoroughly delicious but without the funk or minerality of Walla Walla Syrahs. | 92 | 55 | Washington | Syrah |
54,204 | US | The Russian River Valley makes some of the state's greatest Sauvignon Blancs, in the right hands, and when those hands are Merry Edwards', you can be sure of what you're getting. The wine is dry and crisp in mouthwatering acidity, with citrus and lemongrass flavors that have richer tones of tropical fruits. It feels vibrant, elegant and complex in the mouth, a wine to savor over multiple glasses. | 93 | 30 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
128,255 | Argentina | Severely compromised by green, minty, weedy aromas and flavors. If it weren't for the color and reasonably solid mouthfeel, this would be sunk. As is, it's not a ripe, balanced wine. | 80 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
3,566 | France | Aged for six months on its lees, this ripe smooth wine is both rich and crisply fruity. Balanced acidity partners the apricot and ripe pear. It is just ready to drink, although it will be better from 2018. | 89 | 20 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
90,253 | US | A five-grape Bordeaux blend, with somewhat generic fruit flavors that show a mix of leaf and raisin characteristics. It's smooth and supple, drinking at its best right now, with finishing highlights of peppery herb. | 86 | 38 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
15,488 | Portugal | This field blend comes from a number of old vine vineyards. It is rich and concentrated, full of black fruits and dense tannins. The wood aging shows with an edge of toast and the smooth texture. Drink this wine from 2017. | 90 | 32 | Douro | Portuguese Red |
115,569 | US | This big bottle of Pinot Grigio has strong aromas of peach and is pretty full in flavor though not in finish. Not a lot of acidity here, but the wine is fine for the price and volume. No problem next to a plate of spicy paella. | 84 | 10 | California | Pinot Grigio |
63,186 | US | Reminiscent of baked apple tart, opulent fruit provides richness and concentration equally buoyed by lemony acidity. Vanilla and honey make appearances on the palate before structured crispness forms on the finish. The wine is a blend from the Sangiacomo and Rodgers Creek vineyards. | 92 | 35 | California | Chardonnay |
54,882 | US | The aromas of toast, pear, pineapple and spice are nuanced and reserved. Flavors are light, focused and textured, displaying both varietal and winemaker intent. | 90 | 17 | Washington | Chardonnay |
113,871 | France | Notes of fresh sourdough rye bread, crisp apples and citrus vie for attention and signal an evolved wine with beautiful notes of long autolysis. This is borne out on the exquisitely pure and fresh palate, still sprightly with lemon and green-apple freshness against a background of bread crust and crumb. Over time, the apple notes mellow and are reminiscent of spiced winter apple. This is marked by exquisite elegance and purity. Without any dosage, this shines with pure, intense and lively fruit. | 93 | 39 | Alsace | Sparkling Blend |
122,630 | US | Smells and tastes too oaky, with buttered toast and vanilla notes smothering everything else. Somewhere down in there is a pretty nice Chardonnay, with good acidity and fine pineapple, pear and apple flavors. | 85 | 24 | California | Chardonnay |
110,004 | Italy | This structured but refined Barolo opens with a fragrance of blue flower, woodland berries, leather and balsamic notes. The palate is young and still austere but displays black cherry, crushed raspberry, clove, cinnamon and mint alongside youthfully spirited but noble tannins and nervous acidity. Give this time to develop. Drink after 2020. | 92 | 95 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
23,899 | France | This is a crisp and fruity wine that has fine acidity and a tangy orange-zest texture. The wine is full of green plums and with a salty, bright aftertaste. Drink now. | 85 | 25 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
85,235 | US | High-toned baking spice, flower and herb aromas are backed by broad yet well-balanced dark-fruit flavors. The tannins are present but are polished to a fine sheen. | 90 | 52 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
115,819 | US | Wonderfully crisp in juicy acidity, which lends a balanced brightness to the spicy peach, pineapple, green apple, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors. This is a dry, Alsatian-style Gewürz from Anderson Valley, probably the best place in California to grow the variety. | 87 | 14 | California | Gewürztraminer |
40,098 | Italy | This wine leads with new leather, dark spice, iris and eucalyptus scents. Its linear, slender palate offers sour cherry, pomegranate, white pepper and ground clove—flavors that are held taut by fine-grained tannins and racy acidity. | 90 | 65 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
34,434 | Germany | Whiffs of slate and river rocks are replaced by ripe juicy melon and tangerine flavors in this zesty delicately textured Riesling. It's a straightforward Kabinett but offers loads of juicy fruity refreshment. The finish is moderately long, marked by a pleasantly waxy mineral undertone. Drink now through 2019. | 89 | 12 | Mosel | Riesling |
106,285 | France | This is a lively crisp wine with a creamy texture and a perfumed character. It is ripe and full with just enough acidity to give freshness. | 86 | 11 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
14,388 | US | This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Aromas of sweet blue fruit, herb and spice are followed by plump, plush plum flavors that go down easy. It brings a sense of deliciousness. | 89 | 20 | Washington | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
10,138 | US | Tastes hot and prickly in alcohol, which puts everything else off, including the black cherry, bacon, olive and herb flavors, which are actually pretty good. Drink now. | 86 | 32 | California | Cabernet Franc |
17,384 | US | Fragrant and floral with exotic figueroa, orange and peach scents, this wine is a feast for the senses, playing out on the palate with high-toned acidity, anise flavor and oak. | 88 | 29 | California | Chardonnay |
26,677 | US | Supple and layered, this nicely captures the scope and scale of this superb vintage. It's still young, tight and quite compact, but shows threads of tobacco, anise, stone and pencil lead, along with full, fleshy, plum and cassis fruit. Great structure and dense, ripe tannins. This is a perfect illustration of why Washington Merlot can claim to be the best in the world outside of Pomerol. | 93 | 36 | Washington | Merlot |
99,334 | France | The heady scent of grapefruit and tangelo peel immediately add savoriness to the crisp green-apple fruit that is evident on the nose. But there are also richer hints of honey and yellow apple. The palate remains taut, slender and linear but that tangelo spice is boosted by enticing herbal notes of yarrow and a dollop of yeast. This is an aromatic marvel. The finish is dry and intense. This will keep your interest for years. Drink now through 2035. | 95 | 41 | Alsace | Riesling |
100,299 | US | Dried herb aromas are at the fore of this Cabernet; exotic spice, smoke, licorice and cherry notes follow. Cherry and chocolate flavors coat the palate, showing vibrancy, while a distinctive espresso note marks the finish. | 91 | 26 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
97,355 | US | Aggressively oaky in the nose, it follows with a buttery, oaky palate that shows little fruit beyond green-apple tartness. | 85 | 24 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
100,530 | US | Santa Maria Valley's terroir shines through in this Chardonnay's brisk, mouthwatering acidity and fruit purity. The bright, vibrant guava and citrus flavors are enriched with a coating of sweet, smoky oak. There's a fascinating minerality, like a lick of sandstone rocks, that boosts its complex appeal. | 92 | 32 | California | Chardonnay |
109,416 | US | At nearly 10 years of age, this beautiful Gewürz shows how well a good California dessert wine can age. It's still brisk in clean acidity, but is honeyed and sweet, with nearly 19% residual sugar. Shows rich, exotic pineapple, tangerine marmalade, gingerbread, apricot jam, buttered toast, crème brûlée, vanilla cream and spice flavors, leading to a long, deliriously delicious finish. A heady, flamboyantly sweet wine to drink now. | 95 | 50 | California | Gewürztraminer |
38,971 | US | This wine is puckering in tannins with a chalky quality throughout. | 81 | 20 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
121,391 | US | With just the tiniest amount of residual sugar, this wine presents as thick and heavy on the palate. A woody, herbal, nutty tone underplays fruitier aspects of peach and pear. | 85 | 22 | California | Pinot Grigio |
71,296 | US | This superrich wine, with 12.7% residual sugar, is very sweet. It dazzles with honeyed flavors of tangerines and Asian pears, with creamy notes of vanilla bean and smoky pie crust. Could be denser and more concentrated, but it's a flashy dessert wine. | 89 | 20 | California | Gewürztraminer |
60,042 | US | ). You'll want to cellar this young 100% Cab because it's not showing its full potential yet. Dry and tannic, it's very rich in black currants and blackberry jam, but all of the wine's parts need more time to fully integrate; currently, the oak is forward, the acids are tart and citrusy, and the tannins are fierce. Should improve over the next 10 years, maybe even 20. | 93 | 145 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |