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128,530 | us | Cloudy with a touch of reduction on the nose, this wine opens with a heady perfume of roses, kirsch and crushed strawberries, tight and lively on the palate in fresh acidity. It remains highly aromatic in the glass. | Moss Oak | 89 | 50 |
105,681 | us | Hmm. A blend of 50% Sémillon from Amador County and 50% Viognier from El Dorado County that gives off much beyond a slight taste of Asian pear. Cloudy, it is also sharp and herbal. | Nr. 2 | 83 | 20 |
26,131 | italy | Despite its age, you still get intact nuances of fruit and berry preserves. This hearty Taurasi does not seem to have suffered too much from the hot vintage and offers thick dense black fruit and firm tannins. Radici is a flagship wine for southern Italy. | Radici | 90 | 43 |
106,848 | italy | Villa Gemma is a flagship wine for Abruzzo that underlines a specific quality-minded winemaking philosophy that makes this Italian region so exciting and full of surprises. The wine is dark and superconcentrated, with amazing intensity and generous layers of mature berry fruit, spice, tobacco, used leather and polished river stone. It is smooth, firm, dense and will age many more years to come. | Villa Gemma | 94 | 100 |
71,999 | us | Intriguing in tobacco and a sense of the forest, especially pine, this soft, chewy, fuller wine finishes quickly in black pepper. | Pigoni Ranch | 87 | 38 |
101,236 | argentina | Ripe aromas of black plum, blueberry and charcoal lead to a palate that's muscular and full-bodied. Dark, peppery, slightly bitter flavors of toasted blackberry and prune end with burnt notes and black pepper along with grabby, rubbery tannins. | de Uco | 89 | 18 |
66,913 | us | Supple and alive in spice this is a softly rendered Zinfandel with plenty of density that's balanced by tastes of bright berry. It's well priced and from good land, a hearty accompaniment to meaty meals, laced with enough acidity to offset its big flavor. | Lubenko Vineyards | 88 | 22 |
112,340 | us | Light blackberry aromas mix with dried dill and pepper on the nose of this bottling from an appellation known for its ageworthy Syrahs. The palate's lively black fruit is well spiced with thyme, black pepper and more wild herbs. | Estate Grown | 92 | 30 |
112,242 | austria | Creamy, almost mellow notes of ripe yellow apple constitute the nose. The palate intensifies that creaminess with hints of vanilla and burnt sugar as well as with a finely fizzing, creamy mousse. All this is countered and balanced by sprightly freshness. Overall it conveys an opulent, hedonistic style, with an expressive and long finish reminiscent of salted caramel. | die Leidenschaft | 93 | 35 |
69,188 | spain | Dusty red-fruit aromas set up an easy, likable palate with a mix of citrus and briny apple flavors. There's good tang and acidity along with length to the finish. That briny character from the flavor profile comes back on the finish. | Brut Reserva Rosé | 87 | 18 |
76,954 | italy | Fine craftsmanship is evident in this Sardinian blend of Carignano and Syrah. The wine is rich and extracted, with bold fruit notes of blackberry and plum followed by spice and tobacco. Some toasted oak influences appear in the mouth alongside soft, smooth tannins. | Malombra | 91 | 65 |
113,791 | new zealand | Now fully mature and showing some bricking at the rim, this is a savory, earthy example of Marlborough Pinot Noir. Roasted cauliflower and caramelized root veggies sound strange but are actually quite pleasant, while hints of dried fruit and molasses add the suggestion of fruit sweetness. Drink now. | Belsham Awatere Estate | 90 | 41 |
103,936 | us | Pear, almond and toast aromas lead to dry, elegant fruit and lees flavors. It's a uniquely styled offering of the variety. | Estate Grown | 86 | 15 |
41,245 | us | This is a very dry, acidic wine. It's rather austere, not showing much richness now. With a minerally tang, It's more like a French Chablis than an opulent California Chardonnay. Give it credit for elegance and finesse. | Bien Nacido Vineyard Block Eleven | 91 | 60 |
65,889 | italy | Pretty aromas of blue flowers, red berry and dark cooking spices lead the nose on this straightforward red. The bright, savory palate doles out wild cherry, cassis, clove and a dash of white pepper alongside silky tannins and fresh acidity. It's easygoing and made to be enjoyed young. | Cifra | 88 | 30 |
39,061 | us | Made from one of the vineyard's historic blocks, this is a lush, inviting and complex wine, defined by golden honey apple and nutmeg. The texture is contoured and structured, with the richness of lemon meringue, but the balance is what stands out most. A tang of white pepper flirts on the finish. | Bacigalupi Vineyard | 95 | 50 |
102,331 | france | This dry wine has that combination of tight minerality and great acidity that is common to young Chenin Blanc. It comes from a narrow valley carved into the steep cliffs of Vouvray, giving a wine that has richness as well as this tangy aftertaste. | Les Fosses d'Hareng | 88 | 18 |
27,798 | us | Spectacular aromas of sea salt, dried lemon peels, seared mandarins, chamomile, lemongrass, kaffir lime and plumeria make the mouth water simply upon smelling this savory wine. The sip is loaded with tension and judicious acidity, and yet the flavors are soft, from lemon meringue to crisp pluot and vanilla dust. | Rosemary's | 94 | 48 |
73,805 | us | A whiff of floral potpourri that persists from start to finish adds elegance to this full-bodied wine. The palate is expansive and rich, but finishes refreshingly tart with flavors of crisp green apple and lemon. | Famiglia | 87 | 17 |
93,095 | us | This cool site, set on sedimentary and volcanic soils, brings a blend of five clones into focus. Dark and juicy, muscular and complex, it weaves together plum and cherry fruit, a whiff of truffle, and finishes with a touch of coffee from the barrel aging. | Coast Range Estate | 92 | 49 |
126,818 | chile | An opening of dense black-fruit, spice, violet and toast aromas functions as an invitation to this plump, chunky, well-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate bears boysenberry, blackberry and cassis flavors, with chocolate and molasses accents. Toasty, warm and rich on the finish. Drink now–2016. | Marques de Casa Concha | 90 | 22 |
16,840 | us | The nose of smoke and sweet creamed corn doesn't exactly reel you in. Then a vegetal palate featuring mostly green beans and toasty oak is way off the mark, given the variety we're talking about. The finish is heavy, mouth coating and mildly bitter. | Reserve | 82 | 18 |
109,637 | us | An unusual nose of cinnamon, lychee and Christmas spice holds promise. Unfortunately, the palate is one-dimensional and lacking in flavor intensity, though some pleasant banana flavors peak through briefly before dropping in to a short finish. | Joy Dry | 82 | 15 |
115,243 | us | This wine was fermented half in stainless steel and half in neutral oak, and did not undergo malolactic fermentation. The result is a textured, rich explosion of honeysuckle, spice and lemon zest flavors that finishes with a minerally, flinty character. | Damiano Vineyard | 88 | 28 |
71,797 | new zealand | Fennel and yellow plum notes mark the nose, followed by flavors of peach, mirabelle plum and something akin to vegetable oil. This is richly textured for a dry Riesling, with a lingering, velvety feel on the long finish. | Single Vineyard Dry | 90 | 20 |
54,140 | france | This wine comes from a parcel that is planted at a superhigh density of nearly 7,000 plants per acre. This gives the plants greater competition between each other and encourages concentration of the wine. That is true in this rich wine with its impeccable balance between white fruit and mineral texture from the chalk soil. The wine will age, so drink from 2020. | Haute Densité | 93 | 65 |
77,548 | us | Smooth, rounded tannins mark the entry in this 100% varietal wine that's mildly spicy with clove and an herbal tease of sage. Its black, smoky fruit is ripe and rewarding, enveloped in velvety texture and buoyed by moderate acidity. | Green Room Vineyard Reserve | 88 | 150 |
49,614 | us | Sharp acidity makes this young wine a bit tart now. It has solid flavors of cherries, raspberries, bacon and smoky sandalwood, and is dry and silky. Decant for a few hours, or better yet, give it a year or two in the cellar. | Filigreen Vineyard | 90 | 47 |
51,893 | us | This bottling is the winery's most expensive wine, and usually its best. Production of the '08 was unusually low, resulting in amazing concentration. It's basically a detonation of cherries, raspberries, currants, cola and mocha. New oak is present, in the form of delicate toast and wood spice, but is balanced. So silky and delicious now, you can drink it, but the tannic balance suggests the cellar. Will evolve over the next 12 years, maybe longer. | Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block The Good Nacido | 94 | 100 |
92,412 | italy | Earthy aromas include new leather, scorched soil, wild berry and a touch of funky game. On the robust palate, grilled sage, tobacco and licorice add depth to a core of fleshy wild cherry along a backbone of raspy tannins and searing alcohol. Drink after 2018. | Vigna Poggio Ronconi | 87 | 75 |
70,357 | us | Smoky, charred-oak aromas and flavors streak through this otherwise smooth, ripe and moderately fruity wine. It is full bodied and firmly tannic but not coarse. | Riserva Collection | 89 | 28 |
84,227 | austria | Green pear and ripe lemon are the chief aromatic markers on nose and palate of this slender, refreshing wine. This has a spring in its step and a whole lot of zesty, lemony freshness with an ultraclean finish. | Äußere Bergen Reserve | 89 | 25 |
125,655 | italy | Made with 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Nero, Rotari's Brut sparkling wine can be relied upon for consistency and value. The wine is festive and bright with citrus zest, mineral tones and a pristine mouthfeel that ends with clean freshness. | Brut Talento | 88 | 13 |
121,004 | us | This is lovely and light style of Pinot, especially for a reserve bottling. Aromas of wild strawberry and cranberry mesh with tart cherry, crushed sagebrush and dewy thyme on a zesty nose. Underripe cherries also show on the palate, with anise, marjoram and a powerful incense spice. It's both refreshing and intellectually stimulating. | Delfina's Vineyard The Reserve | 94 | 75 |
81,371 | italy | Made with equal parts Lagrein, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, this structured, balanced red boasts aromas of black pepper, black currant, toast and a whiff of bell pepper. The firm palate delivers mature plum, roasted coffee bean and allspice accompanied by chewy tannins. Drink through 2021. | Kermesse Cuvée | 91 | 68 |
81,618 | us | The grapes for this 100% Sauvignon Blanc are sourced from estate American Canyon vineyards as well as an estate plot in Carneros. The result is intense in oaky apple skin and tropical, fleshy lime and guava. Large French oak casks were used for aging. | Miljenko's Selection Essence | 85 | 55 |
126,020 | spain | The nose is blowsy and dusty, with waxy white-fruit aromas. The palate is juicy and fresh but doesn't offer much body. Finishing flavors of nectarine, papaya and orange are basic. | Old Vines | 84 | 8 |
106,246 | us | With 12 months in French oak, the Reserve Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is a rounder, more spice-infused Chard than Macari's regular Estate Bottled offering. As big as it is, the nose is somewhat muted with soft notes of pear and yellow flowers and the palate shows more as a result of the oak (spice, toast) than the fruit. | Reserve Barrel Fermented | 85 | 23 |
63,229 | us | With its big, hard tannins, this is one for the cellar. There's a certain austerity that suggests the rocky soils of this mountain vineyard. But the fruit, packed into a dense core, is ripe and suggestive of blackberry and cherries. The youthful brawniness softens after some time in the glass or decanter, but you're best off aging it until 2019 or so. | Matthew's Block | 93 | 67 |
99,825 | france | The chalky limestone soil of Pic St. Loup allows the fruit to shine without being overpowering, translating into lively aromas and flavors of fresh red berries, nectarine, banana and ripe pineapple chunks supported by nuances of talcum and sweet pea. The creamy texture and medium weight are somewhat surprising for this aesthetically light rosé, and with the lingering finish and well-balanced acidity. | Pic Saint Loup | 89 | 10 |
94,334 | chile | This features plum, berry and leather aromas that are accented by a hint of lemon. It feels narrow and drawing, with black fruit, herb and carob flavors. The finish, which doesn't taste green or herbal, is better and wider. | Reserva | 85 | 14 |
122,497 | austria | A lovely lift of lemon oil on the nose gives a seductive headiness to the wine. The palate then convinces with generous orange flesh and peel, with tangerine spice and juicy fulsomeness, but never without citric zesty tension. This has drive, freshness and a lively energy. You simply want to drown in this. Lovely now, but built to last. Drink now through 2040. | Steinbühel | 95 | 42 |
46,640 | us | A big, dry, tannicly astringent wine. It's somewhat awkward now and could develop softness in a year or two. Right now it's like Zinfandel, with brambly tannins and flavors of dark wild berries, leather and black pepper. | Morse Vineyards | 85 | 28 |
45,582 | italy | Fresh scents of just-picked rose, bright red berry, baking spice, leather and an earthy hint of game unfold on this stunning wine. The full-bodied palate offers juicy mature cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, carob, chopped wild mint and clove alongside firm, velvety tannins and bright acidity. Gorgeous! | Lazzairasco | 95 | 46 |
113,128 | france | This family estate, established since the 14th century, has produced a light, beautifully fruity wine in the difficult 2013 vintage. With red fruits and soft tannins, it is fully of ripe berry flavors cut by acidity.A light structure in the background will allow the wine to age, although it is ready to drink now. | Chaponnière | 88 | 23 |
41,320 | france | The wine is fine, fresh and crisp. It has balanced acidity and lively pink grapefruit fruit flavors that give the wine a good, clean, clear character. There is a juicy bright, refreshing aftertaste. Drink now. | Sur Lie | 85 | 12 |
56,534 | us | Marked by crisp acidity and mint-infused cherry pie filling flavors, this Pinot finishes a bit sharp. It needs rich fare to soften it, like Ahi tuna or lamb. | Reserve | 87 | 38 |
9,409 | argentina | This overly ripe Malbec is packed with rooty spice, oak and tree bark aromas. The wine feels sticky and soupy, with a resiny texture and salty, oaky flavors of syrupy berries and mint. A sugary, cloying finish is short on freshness. | Padrillos | 83 | 12 |
102,275 | italy | This polished red offers enticing aromas of mature plum, fragrant blue flower, leather and tobacco. The chewy palate is full of juicy wild cherry, black raspberry, cinnamon and licorice alongside soft, silky tannins. There's not much complexity but it's delicious and accessible so enjoy soon. | Batasarro | 90 | 28 |
104,715 | austria | Made from Zweigelt, this has a soft feel along with lively acidity. Its raspberry flavor is paired with a note of orange peel while the wine finishes with a touch of spice. Scewcap. | Blanc de Noir Select | 86 | 17 |
44,763 | france | There is a fine perfumed character with this wine. It floats above the ripe cherry and berry fruits and the firm structure of rich tannins. The vineyard, centrally located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, has given a firm wine with the great potential to be generous. Drink from 2021. | Les Pruliers Premier Cru | 93 | 105 |
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. | Bergheim | 90 | 47 |
126,451 | us | A lightly earthy, mineral-like quality in the aroma and flavor gives a distinct personality to this subtle and complex wine. Hints of wood smoke and grilled herbs play off a core of ripe, delicious, concentrated berry flavors while firm tannins and a great sense of balance keep it appetizing through the finish. | Lodi Native Wegat Vineyard | 93 | 35 |
72,226 | us | A reserve that is also a finesse wine. De Ponte's regular 2006 Pinot Noir packs plenty of juicy power; what's added here is not more jam, but more detail. The wine is layered, the tight berry and currant fruit flavors threaded with mineral and chocolate, spice and coffee. Delicious already, it should cellar well for another 8–10 years. | Baldwin Family Reserve | 91 | 70 |
30,596 | austria | Subdued pear fruit is tightly coiled inside this rich and promising white. For now it has phenolic richness and wonderfully tangy acidity. In time the wine will show the luscious ripeness of this harvest. Drink as of 2016. | Wösendorfer Kollmütz Smaragd | 93 | 75 |
85,190 | us | Mouthcoating, this is a full-bodied wine with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Tar, leather, cedar and black cherry stand out as characteristics, with added weight from the heavier, darker elements of chocolate and oak. Drink now through 2022. | Salvestrin Estate Vineyard | 90 | 64 |
87,688 | france | A blend of the three Champagne grapes in roughly equal proportions has produced this balanced, soft and creamy wine. With a ripe dosage and a smooth texture, it is an easy wine. White fruits and light acidity make it attractive to drink now. | Sélection Brut | 87 | 44 |
70,321 | us | Packed with ripe, upfront raspberry, cherry and cola fruit, this Pinot certainly delivers in the flavor department. But it goes well beyond that, framing the richness in a fine structure of smooth tannins, crisp acidity and a deft application of oak. Straddles the line between immediate drinkability and ageability, so drink it now and over the next four years. | Appian Way Vineyards | 93 | 45 |
78,716 | us | Marc Piro broke away from his day job at Au Bon Climat to produce this first vintage of his own delicious wine. Cranberry and pomegranate aromas meld with sagebrush, thyme and peppercorn on the nose. Bright energy pops on the palate, showing cherry, cranberry, sage and bay leaf flavors. | Presqu'ile Vineyard | 93 | 44 |
54,308 | austria | The concerted impact of bergamot, grapefruit, tangerine and lemon is almost surreal—its headiness reaches long neglected memories of deep summer mingled with the freshness of the open sea. The intensity of spicy grapefruit and the skin of still-green Seville oranges transports you to utopian shores. That such flavor should come from grapes is one of nature's unresolved, eternal mysteries. That this should shine in such a concentrated, slender wine is a marvel. | Das Beste vom Riesling Reserve | 96 | 70 |
8,399 | us | Sourced from vines almost 40-years-old, this is tight and spicy, with a potpourri of herbs from mint to tarragon to chive. The core of wild berry fruit is substantial. Don't miss the trailing finish. There's lots to taste in the tail of this comet. | Alpine Vineyard | 92 | 55 |
98,051 | us | This is a Merlot you might want to lay down for a while. On release, it's dry and tannic, with primary fruit cherry and red currant flavors that are only just starting to shake hands with the oak. By 2016, it will be as good as it ever will get. | Montona Reserve | 87 | 75 |
18,291 | us | Syncline's winemaker James Mantone is putting out a fascinating lineup of single-vineyard 100%-varietal wines from unusual grapes like Grenache Blanc. Lime and grapefruit scents and flavors are evident, along with light Asian pear and jicama highlights. The cool vintage emphasizes a gin-like botanical flavor. This is a balanced effort, with a medium-long finish. | Boushey Vineyard | 88 | 26 |
39,894 | us | Just what you want in a rosé, at a good price. It's a robust wine, dryish and spicy, with a creamy mouthfeel framing pleasant raspberry, cherry, prosciutto and vanilla flavors. | Lot 256 | 87 | 12 |
121,858 | us | Tough and gritty, this Zinfandel-based blend has brusque tannins and sweet berry, black pepper and cola flavors. Drink this lusty wine with everyday fare. | Lot 313 Field Blend | 83 | 11 |
71,908 | france | A Champagne that is very much wine. The structure and the richness are just right for a food wine, showing ripe acidity, flavors of plums and apricots, and balancing these primary fruits with a dense, complex structure that takes in yeast, maturity and a tight apple skin finish. | Cuvée Victor Mandois Vieilles Vignes Brut | 93 | 100 |
60,340 | us | Like a liquid blueberry cobbler, this is a juicy, soft, well-integrated red wine, leathery and roundly rich. Perfect for a rib roast meal with buttery mashed potatoes, let it breathe a half-hour or two before serving. | Estate | 89 | 32 |
8,052 | us | A boisterous, easy-drinking red wine that gushes ripe fruit and sweet oak aromas. It tastes almost sweet, like blackberry jam, and seems soft-textured in spite of its full body. | Dante's Inferno | 86 | 31 |
75,255 | italy | Plum, prune, black cherry and toasted oak sensations take center stage in this wine made from 100% Montelpulciano. The rich, dense cherry and crushed blackberry flavors are accented by mint, white pepper and a hint of espresso. Give this a few more years to tame the bracing, but fine tannins. Drink 2015–2019. Worldwide Cellars, A.I. Selections. | Riserva Dorico | 88 | 50 |
103,338 | argentina | Hard, oily, prickly and not impressive by global Sauvignon Blanc standards. The palate deals semisour grapefruit and passion fruit flavors, and the finish is a monotone continuation of the primary flavors. | Los Cardos | 81 | 10 |
81,247 | spain | This is a light, floral wine by Ribera standards. Rosy aromas include baking spices and loamy red-fruit notes. The palate is kind of thin, but with enough tannic bite to make it lasting. Vanilla, raspberry, red plum and tobacco flavors finish with vanilla and coconut accents along with juicy acidity. Drink through 2016. | Crianza | 89 | 36 |
345 | australia | This wine contains some material over 100 years old, but shows no signs of fragility. Instead, it's concentrated through age and should hold in the bottle indefinitely. It's dark coffee-brown in color, with delectable aromas of rancio, dried fig, molasses and black tea, yet despite enormous concentration avoids excessive weight. And it's amazingly complex and fresh on the nearly endless finish. | Rare | 100 | 350 |
30,995 | italy | Give this Sangiovese Riserva a few minutes in the glass to open. Once it does, this dense and richly concentrated expression offers raw notes of black cherry and spice with moist pipe tobacco at the back. | Calisto Riserva | 88 | 38 |
53,489 | france | Opens with a compelling nose offering a bready, yeasty and subtle deep strawberry quality. The solid performance continues on the palate, with full, lively flavors and a steady bead. Has a fine mousse and closes with impressive tart-sweet strawberry and plum flavors. Full and complex. | Rosé Heritage Brut | 92 | 42 |
123,357 | us | This was aged in equal parts new and used French oak. The new takes the lead with its aromas and flavors of coffee, cocoa and barrel spices out in front of dark fruit. It brings undeniable appeal but the variety seems to get a bit lost. | Weinbau Vineyard | 89 | 35 |
93,747 | austria | Aromatic notes of crushed citrus foliage promise freshness. The palate does not disappoint: there is the pure, taut linearity of lemon and lime zest, gilded with some rounder notes of mandarin. A sleek, statuesque and above all refreshing beauty. | Gebling | 91 | 19 |
33,646 | us | Black-cherry-cola aromas along with lots of licorice and Dr Pepper spice show on the nose of this bottling from a relatively new winery in northeast Paso Robles. There is slight sweetness to the palate, with baked cherry and baking-spice flavors. Accents of dried blackberry, leather, dried meat and purple flower add complexity. | Reserve | 89 | 35 |
38,146 | us | This fine new offering is whimsically packaged with a screw cap and a floral label. That spirit is further evidenced by the wine's pretty pink color and subdued, light building of flavor, highlighted by orange, peach and strawberry notes and a substantial bite of mouthwatering acidity. | Rosé of | 91 | 25 |
22,678 | us | A new offering made entirely from estate fruit, this is a selection of the best blocks and barrels of the vintage, with its core component being 90% Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. The remainder is Zinfandel. Together they provide black color and a whiff of bay leaf and peppercorn, around well-integrated layers of black cherry, vanilla and black tea. | X2 Estate | 90 | 95 |
91,784 | us | This is a warm rich enveloping wine that opens with details such as candied orange peel and maraschino cherries. It's smooth and resonant across a palate of plummy purple fruits, and there's just a hint of brown rum in the aftertaste. Drink now through 2024. | Reserve | 91 | 45 |
66,020 | chile | Blackberry and spice aromas are earthy, leathery and stalky. This is youthful and tannic at this point, while oaky flavors of clove and wood spice ride heavily atop blackberry and dark plum fruit. Oak notes and firm tannins indicate that this will be best from late 2015 through 2018. | Alpha | 90 | 22 |
19,386 | us | Easy-drinking and intensely structured, this is marked by streaks of red raspberry fruit that also reveal cedar and herb. Slightly floral on the nose, the wine has a softness despite its size. | Wolff Vineyard | 89 | 85 |
88,751 | us | Grapy, slightly pulpy tones of blackberry and cassis liqueur persist throughout this full-bodied Petit Verdot. Brawny in profile, it's rich and slightly viscous in texture, but accented by fresh acidity and a frame of fine, delicate tannins. | Reserve | 85 | 35 |
58,674 | italy | Baking spice, blue flower, exotic spice and a hint of game slowly emerge on this. The approachable palate offers ripe black cherry, fig, cinnamon and a hint of pipe tobacco alongside rounded tannins. Drink through 2019. | Ovello | 89 | 50 |
84,328 | us | This 50/50 mix of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris was fermented in a mix of stainless steel and French oak, with a portion aged in barrel as well. It's a pleasant drinking white wine, with neither grape providing a defining varietal note. It finishes with an aromatic whiff of barnyard. | Pearly Everlasting | 86 | 25 |
16,074 | portugal | An earthy wine, softly fruity, with cantaloupe melon and pear flavors. It's simple, attractive, light. | Galeria | 84 | 15 |
64,921 | us | Significantly riper than the winery's two other Pinot Gris releases, this seems a bit flat in comparison. It's got plenty of ripe pear and apple-butter flavors, along with a touch of cinnamon. The overall ripeness and weight suggest drinking it up over the next year or two. | Aroha Vineyard | 88 | 22 |
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. | K | 86 | 10 |
25,287 | us | Ripe blackberry, cherry and oak flavors mark this Cabernet, which is blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. It's tough in tannins, and not going anywhere, but give it a breath of air and it turns into a nice, fancy wine. | Red Label | 86 | 28 |
58,693 | argentina | Citrusy but also salinic, with mildly tart and lean lime and orange flavors. There's a touch of canned fruit character to the feel, with grapefruit on the finish. Juicy in the middle but limited. | Altosur | 83 | 10 |
113,308 | australia | Aromas of pear and anise pace the nose of this medium-bodied wine. It's a simple, fruit-cocktail-like sipper, with a quick, easy finish and a reasonable price tag. Drink now. | Barker's Lane | 85 | 13 |
11,300 | france | This Champagne is soft with ripe red fruits and a gentle acidity. It is an immediately attractive wine, with an orange-tang aftertaste. The bottling is ready to drink. | Tsarine Rosé Brut | 87 | 60 |
122,573 | us | An enormous Cabernet, but it's not simply the power of its fruit that's so impressive. Shows massive blackberry, blueberry, crème de cassis and oak flavors packed into profoundly beautiful tannins. The fruit is so sweet that it's surprising how dry the finish is. The winemaker, Ted Henry, also is at the helm of Jarvis. This young Cabernet should develop over the next dozen years, at least, in a good cellar. | Midoriya Hills Vineyard | 95 | 55 |
54,665 | us | This opens with vibrant aromas of green olive, herbs and fresh asparagus along with dark cherry. Not shy, the full-bodied, tightly wound flavors bring a core of dark fruit and savory flavors that persist on the finish. | Thunderstone Lawrence Vineyards | 92 | 35 |
1,107 | us | Fresh, gushing fruit flavors such as raspberry, red cherry and boysenberry fill out this expressive and well-balanced wine. It is sweetly fruity in aroma, full-flavored, full-bodied, firm and dry in texture but not heavy. It craves ribs or wood-fired pizza. | California Series | 90 | 20 |
63,237 | us | The closest thing in California you can get to a great French Chablis, this is absolutely dry, high in acidity and streamlined. It offers tantalizing citrus rind and peach fruit flavors, with a savory taste of cold minerals. Fans of rich, buttery Chardonnay will find it lean, but if you have a cellar, age it for six years and see how it evolves. | Portola Springs Vineyard Estate Grown | 93 | 50 |
84,160 | us | This blend of 50% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc Clone 1 and 20% Sauvignon Musqué from Monte Rosso and Leveroni vineyards was aged in French oak. Succulent as a peach, it's intensely ripe and flavorful, with vanilla bean and melon notes and a wisp of sweetness. | Voila | 89 | 46 |
101,960 | germany | Ripe, succulent yellow peaches and tangerines seem grazed by razor-edged shards of lime and grapefruit in this dry, squarely structured Riesling. Light-footed and lively, it's straightforward refreshment to be enjoyed now through 2018. | Trocken | 87 | 18 |
53,817 | us | Vineyard designated Merlot is a rarity in the state, though this is one of the three the winery made in this vintage. Amped volatile aromas and generous barrel spices are followed by light, slightly dried-out cranberry and cherry flavors. | Chandler Reach Vineyard | 86 | 28 |
98,373 | us | In possibly the world's heaviest bottle comes this heavy Ancient Vine Zinfandel, greasy in bacon fat flavor, plus-sized in every way with a taste of sweet cigar smoke from beginning to end. | Ancient Vine | 80 | 23 |