james-burton/wine_reviews · Datasets at Hugging Face

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US	Blended from Verdelho, Viognier, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, it has tropical fruit, peach and apple flavors balanced with citrusy acidity.	84	16	California	28White Blend
US	An irresistibly drinkable white wine, filled with the juiciest flavors of citrus fruits, fig, melon and peach, and just the tiniest bit sweet. Crisp acidity cleanses the palate and leaves it feeling minty fresh on the long, spicy finish.	88	19	California	22Sauvignon Blanc
Mexico	This rusty looking, aged Cabernet Sauvignon displays mature, cooked aromas of prune, raisin and not much else. The mouthfeel is dry and astringent, while flavors of burnt brown sugar, stewed berry and turned earth finish quick, without any backup.	84	20	Valle de Guadalupe	3Cabernet Sauvignon
France	This dry, full-bodied selection benefits from the rich Pinot in the blend. It has a tight, minerally texture, its acidity cutting the flavors of lime juice and orange zest.	87	42	Champagne	4Champagne Blend
France	The wine is dry, firm and initially tough. With its dry wood core, the fruit is not getting a chance.	83	12	Bordeaux	0Bordeaux-style Red Blend
France	Clean, poised, rounded notes of ripe, red-cheeked apples play on every front. There is something joyous and bountiful here. The frothy mousse accentuates the light-hearted but generous aspect on the dry but rounded palate, which also brings ample refreshment.	90	22	Alsace	24Sparkling Blend
France	One-quarter of the wine is aged in wood that leaves the merest touch of toast on the palate. The wine is ripe, hinting at yellow fruits along with an abundance of acidity. The end is crisp and tight, and the wine needs further aging. Drink from 2016.	88	null	Burgundy	5Chardonnay
US	Drink this Merlot with burgers at a party. It's dry and tannic, with some satisfying black currant, licorice and green tea flavors.	83	10	California	10Merlot
Portugal	This is a rich, smooth wine with balanced black fruit flavors and a solid layer of tannins. It is ripe with juicy fruit and cool acidity. The wine is delicious, ready to drink now.	88	14	Douro	15Portuguese Red
France	The aromas are of wood as much as fruit. While the palate also shows plenty of wood aging flavors, there is also a more floral, red berry fruit character that's already attractive. The acidity at the end gives intense freshness.	85	15	Bordeaux	0Bordeaux-style Red Blend
US	The light grassy aroma and mild citrus flavor are pretty quiet, yet this wine still comes through with a vibrant texture, crisp acidity and good, tangy finish. It should make a pleasant match with lots of appetizers, salads and creamy pastas.	87	25	California	22Sauvignon Blanc
Italy	Stewed aromas of raisin, prune and a hint of Asian spice lead the nose. The dense, one-dimensional palate offers baked dark berry, toasted hazelnut and a hint of dark spice while astringent, somewhat unripe tannins clench the finish.	87	40	Piedmont	11Nebbiolo
Germany	Perfumed Mandarin orange and peach flavors abound in this fruity but briskly composed Gewürztraminer. While nectar-sweet, it boasts a refreshing, spry texture and zingy tangerine acidity. The finish lingers on pleasantly bitter pollen and spice notes. Drink now through 2021.	89	22	Nahe	7Gewürztraminer
US	On the palate, this wine is rich and complex, with flavors of dried cherry, cola, licorice, red currant and sandalwood that finish bone dry. It has lots of acidity and some sandpaper-like tannins. This should begin to develop bottle-age notes after 2016.	92	48	California	14Pinot Noir
US	This contends for the best $10 Riesling in the country. It's off dry, with 30g/L of residual sugar, but not too sweet for some Asian noodle entrées. The mouthfeel is thick and borders on syrupy, with penetrating flavors of mango, papaya and peaches. It could also be served after dinner with fruit and soft cheeses.	91	10	Oregon	19Riesling
Italy	Aromas of menthol, flint, crushed herb, leather and a balsamic note come together in the glass. Smooth and vibrant, the elegant palate delivers dried cherry, strawberry, star anise, pipe tobacco and mineral framed in polished tannins and bright acidity. Hold for even more complexity. Drink 2017–2027.	93	88	Lombardy	11Nebbiolo
US	Fermented in a mix of stainless and neutral oak, this modestly ripened wine offers clean apple fruit with a touch of white peaches. A bit more bottle age might help pull it together further.	88	29	Oregon	5Chardonnay
US	Vanilla, cherry and raspberry flavors are complemented by smoky meat and tar in this softly built, mellow and pensively sweet wine that's ripe and generous in body.	87	42	California	29Zinfandel
US	This is the brightest, least char-inflected of the winery's red lineup, though it still wraps its berry fruit flavors in a thick cloak of roasted coffee and charred wood notes. Heavy toast seems to be the winery's preferred style, though here it doesn't completely cover the lovely fruit.	87	27	Oregon	9Malbec
New Zealand	This offers quality that's almost the equal of Seifried's primary label Pinot Gris for a couple dollars less. Melon rind, pineapple and cinnamon notes are pervasive. This is plump and expansive on the palate, yet remains focused through the soft, elegant finish.	88	15	Nelson	13Pinot Gris
France	This blend of 50% Carignan, 30% Syrah and 20% Grenache opens with juicy scents of red cherry, blueberry and a touch of bramble. Those notes continue through to the palate, alongside a soft, spicy accent that adds depth. Medium tannins provide a solid structure and carry on through the medium-length close.	88	24	Languedoc-Roussillon	18Rhône-style Red Blend
Italy	Quadra's Brut Rosé sparkling wine offers a delicate pink color and compelling aromas of stone fruit, toasted bread, crème de cassis and subtle waves of cinnamon spice. The mouthfeel is smooth, rich, long-lasting and offers a piquant touch of crushed white pepper.	89	31	Lombardy	24Sparkling Blend
Germany	There's great purity of fruit here in the wine's sweet flavors of candied pineapple and fresh apricot balanced by mouthwatering acidity. It's intense, concentrated stuff, finishing long and sticky.	93	77	Pfalz	19Riesling
US	A classic Cab blended with smaller handfuls of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, this 2011 is balanced and supple in plum, cassis and minty chocolate. The oak is accented in pretty ways by clove, sage and cardamom spice. Structured and soft, the finish is lengthy and the wine perfectly capable of waiting until 2019–2021 in a cellar.	91	70	California	3Cabernet Sauvignon
Spain	This small-production blend from Ribeiro is fragrant, with vibrant red-berry and floral aromas. In the mouth, it's tangy and lean, with more acidity than body. Flavors are mostly generic in nature, leaning towards cherry and plum, while the finish is raw. This is more of a food wine than a sipper.	86	35	Galicia	17Red Blend
Austria	With its richness and complex wood and spice character, this is an ageworthy wine. It has weight and concentration, with a series of flavors that go deep into the powerful interior. Tropical fruit notes balance with the wine's herbal edge.	93	null	Südsteiermark	22Sauvignon Blanc
France	88–90. Barrel sample. Signs of very ripe fruit are everywhere on this wine with soft tannins and a rich, sweet plum character. The palate is forward and likely to age fast.	89	null	Bordeaux	0Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Spain	Cherry, plum and balsam-wood aromas make for a good opening. This wine feels full, with cheek-grabbing tannins. Flavors of woodspice, cherry and plum hold appeal, but this feels a bit hot on the finish, with residual oak.	88	13	Northern Spain	26Tempranillo
Australia	This South Eastern Australia Chard packs quite a punch for the price. The nose is fresh but subtle, with hints of hand soap and cut apples. There's a luxurious quality to the palate that melds well with flavors of almond and pear and carries over to the silky, medium finish. Winds up on a note of tropical fruit. Drink now through 2011.	86	9	Australia Other	5Chardonnay
Spain	Banana, lemon curd and sawdust are the prime aromas on this oaky, creamy, candied style of Chard from Navarra. The palate is soft and modern, with decent core acidity propping up papaya, melon and green banana flavors. Resiny on the finish, but smooth.	86	14	Northern Spain	5Chardonnay
US	Here's a beautifully structured young Cabernet, blended with a little Merlot, that has turned soft and generous enough after five years to drink now. Yet it shows a complex depth that will enable it to age for a few more years. It is, in a word, delicious, with black currant, black cherry pie, orange zest, cocoa and spicy, smoky oak nuances.	92	70	California	3Cabernet Sauvignon
France	The nose merely hints at tropical riches. The stony palate also holds tightly onto its fruit: it is only zesty citrus that can be divined amidst all the stone. Bright lemon shines above what seems a deep dark core of rocky earth. There is real drive and real energy in that bright, lemony vein that runs right through this dry, serious and almost brooding wine. The finish adds a touch of a more mellow apple note that persists throughout the long finish. Wait for this. Drink 2020–2035.	94	45	Alsace	19Riesling
Spain	Apple skin and red-plum aromas are herb-infused and suggest tomato sauce and carrot juice. A full, almost sticky feeling palate deals plum, cherry and tomato flavors along with notes of oregano and tarragon. A finish with red-licorice flavors and tomato notes is the final salvo on this blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay.	84	15	Catalonia	24Sparkling Blend
Chile	This is sweet and rich up front, with marzipan, balsam wood, berry and kirsch aromas. Expect a full and creamy mouthfeel, with a mix of herb, spice, olive and dark-fruit flavors. Extra spice notes in the form of clove, nutmeg and wood grace the finish of this Carmenère-Syrah-Cabernet-Petit Verdot blend. Drink now–2017.	91	49	Curicó Valley	17Red Blend
US	While bountiful in ripe, plush nectarine, peach and melon, this medium-sweet Riesling off sets its sunny side with dazzling acidity. Light on its feet yet deeply penetrating, it's an effortless people pleaser offering balance and satisfaction.	90	17	New York	19Riesling
Australia	A blend of two clones (MV6 and 114), this is a floral wine that blends ripe cherries with more savory notes of mushroom and smoke. The oak is wonderfully understated, which allows the fruit complexity to shine and leaves the fruit tannins to glide easily across the palate. Drink now–2025.	92	60	Victoria	14Pinot Noir
US	Hard as nails in tannins, with mouth-numbing astringency. But the powerful fruit explodes right through, offering an array of blackberry jam, dark chocolate, raisin and anise flavors. Try cellaring it until at least 2019.	89	54	California	10Merlot
US	Blue fruit, flower and light oxidative aromas lead to restrained fruit flavors that taper toward the finish.	86	21	Washington	25Syrah
US	This New World blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Chardonnay and Viognier is very fruity. It offers a blast of pineapples, honeysuckles, peaches and figs, with a coating of oaky, vanilla buttercream.	86	16	California	28White Blend
US	Fat fruit, juicy and ripe, brimming with wonderful fruit flavors. The wine is unctuous, sinfully lush, and still balanced with berries and spice and some good toasty oak. Young and hard, but good stuff with a nice life ahead.	91	17	California	29Zinfandel
Chile	This value-priced wine struts like it comes from a better neighborhood. The nose is clean and is centered on berry fruit, while the palate is medium in size, with creamy, sweet berry flavors. Mildly medicinal and candied, but good overall.	85	8	Central Valley	3Cabernet Sauvignon
US	There are intriguing touches to the nose of this bottling, with jasmine, sea salt, wet hay, quinine and rainy sidewalk. The structure on the sip is quite delicate, with golden apple and honey flavors.	86	26	California	22Sauvignon Blanc
US	For those who want classically grassy and energetic Sauv Blanc flavors, this widely available bottling is perfect. Aromas of both boisterously tropical fruit and funky cut grass lead into a zingy palate of white pepper, bell pepper, cement and lime.	89	14	California	22Sauvignon Blanc
US	Lemon zest and honeysuckle aromas have a dusty, mineral edge on this bracing Riesling sparkling. Tart tangerine and peach flavors are pristine on the palate, but it's aggressively foamy with a dense, thick wall of froth that lingers.	87	20	New York	19Riesling
Italy	Aromas suggest leafy underbrush, espresso and toasted oak. The evolved palate offers coffee, roasted hazelnut and dried red berry alongside fleeting tannins.	85	24	Piedmont	11Nebbiolo
Italy	Aromas of baked plum, vanilla, raisin and a confectionary note emerge in the glass. On the palate, notes of ground black pepper and chocolate accent the core of black cherry and raspberry compote alongside firm, fine-grained tannins.	90	37	Veneto	17Red Blend
Germany	Green, herbal notes are prominent on this brisk, savory Riesling. Lemony acidity and hints of bitter lime pith add a stark, refreshing quality that would accompany rich goat cheese or cured meats quite well.	85	13	Mosel	19Riesling
Australia	Fleshy, opulent and exotic, this offers tropical notes reminiscent of apricot and mango that finish rich and warm, with odd spice notes.	83	8	Australia Other	5Chardonnay
US	Strong in fruit and acidity, this Pinot Noir swamps the palate with gigantic flavors of raspberries and cherries that taste like they were baked into a pie. That includes the pie crust, with it's spicy, vanilla smokiness. It's all a bit in your face, but it's flashy.	90	75	California	14Pinot Noir
US	This is ready to drink, quite pleasant, though it leans a bit generic in flavor. Light berry fruit comes with hints of cola and a green streak. The finish turns tannic and lets those stemmy flavors abide.	87	30	Oregon	14Pinot Noir
US	A slightly reduced aroma unfurls from the glass, begging for more time to air before unfolding with structured layers of olive, sage and pomegranate. The acid-driven structure is noticeably lean and layered.	90	48	California	14Pinot Noir
US	With no oak, this features straightforward lime, orange, nectarine and white pepper flavors. The acidity is bright and zesty, making it a versatile table wine.	86	20	California	13Pinot Gris
France	Made 100% from Pinot Noir, this delicious rosé has fine red fruits, a great clean streak of acidity and a light touch of tannin to give structure. Very pure, very fresh.	88	20	Burgundy	14Pinot Noir
US	What a value. Pretty much as delicious as Paso reds get, although it's high in alcohol. Dazzles with cherry, blackberry, currant, dark chocolate, sweet sandalwood and cinnamon spice flavors.	90	15	California	10Merlot
US	Sweetly overripe with a briny backwash of green olive, this is a plain, weighty white wine that's indistinct.	82	15	California	5Chardonnay
France	The nose is very quiet but the body emanates a generosity despite its lightness. There is red-cherry fruit and a certain ampleness on a slender, fresh body. Tannins are like barely-there linens. The finish is wonderfully clean.	89	30	Alsace	14Pinot Noir
US	Blended from Red Willow, Marcoux and Oldfield vineyards, this 100% Syrah offers aromas of green olives, brown stems, dried herbs and raspberries. The palate has densely rich yet exceptionally well balanced fruit and savory flavors that are creamy in feel. It's flat-out stunning, winning on grace and elegance rather than sheer power alone.	95	55	Washington	25Syrah
US	The oak—50% new French and American—gets far out front with its notes of coffee, toffee and vanilla. But there's still much to enjoy, with abundant red fruit and a soft, sultry feel.	88	26	Washington	10Merlot
US	There are some overripened notes in this Zin that lift the blackberries into raisins. There's also some heat, making the wine taste higher in alcohol than it is. Drink this strong, heady Zin with barbecue.	86	39	California	29Zinfandel
US	Aromas of rose and orange oil dominate the nose, while the palate brings more tart nectarine and blossom notes. Medium bodied, with balanced acidity, this wine finishes with a slightly fuzzy texture.	86	28	Virginia	27Viognier
Italy	A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this starts with aromas of red berry, blue flower and spice. The juicy palate serves up black cherry and cinnamon-spice along with notes of espresso. It's soft and one-dimensional but delicious none the less.	87	18	Tuscany	17Red Blend
South Africa	A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, 19% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, spicy aromas of leather, black pepper, savory herbs, licorice and Mexican chocolate lead the nose. It's grounded by a solid fruit core of blackberry, boysenberry and mulberry fruit, lending a supporting spine to the toasted spice and earthy accents. Well balanced, with velvety tannins and a long, evolving finish, drink this lush, velvety red from 2018–2024.	94	95	Paarl	0Bordeaux-style Red Blend
France	Once the sulfur aromas from recent bottling blow over, the wine shows ripe fruit with a soft texture. Pear and yellow fruits are going to come through in a few months. Drink from 2015.	86	null	Burgundy	5Chardonnay
Italy	This structured blend of 50% Nero d'Avola, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot opens with earthy aromas of underbrush, tobacco leaf, mature black fruit and exotic spice. The palate boasts polished tannins as well as flavors of ripe blackberry, red currant, grilled pepper and a hint of cocoa.	90	39	Sicily & Sardinia	17Red Blend
US	Made from estate grapes, this combines 54% Malbec with 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller amounts of Syrah and Petit Verdot. Rich as cherry pie, highlights of clove and nutmeg dot the brawny, elongated tannins as the lengthy finish adds a hint of mocha.	90	45	California	17Red Blend
US	The official alcohol is under 14%, but the wine smells and tastes like Port. It has a burnt, caramelized taste of baked fruit, and is tannicly astringent.	80	29	California	3Cabernet Sauvignon
Italy	Under the guidance of Tuscany's Mazzei brothers, Doppiozeta is a New World wine from an Old World tradition. The blend is 60% Nero d'Avola with the balance comprised of Syrah and Cabernet Franc. It offers modern accents of chocolate fudge and spice behind territory-driven layers of small berry fruit, wild sage and toasted pistachio.	92	60	Sicily & Sardinia	17Red Blend
France	This entry-level wine from Lagrézette is certainly purple in color. With touches of wood under the juicy red fruit flavors, and soft tannins, it cries out for a barbecue.	85	15	Southwest France	9Malbec
France	A blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc fields a full-bodied wine, with a touch of bitter almonds, citrus fruit and soft, floral aftertaste. It is a dry wine, with an attractive apple skin texture and crisp acidity at the end.	87	25	Loire Valley	24Sparkling Blend
US	Fresh, clean and varietal, this pushes fleshy pear flavors with a light hint of grapefruit. The presence in the mouth is full and satisfying, with a touch of honeysuckle, and the juicy finish lingers deliciously.	90	15	Oregon	13Pinot Gris
US	You'll find an herbal note in this wine, suggesting sweet green peas and dried herbs alongside riper touches of blackberry and cherry. Although it's pretty tannic, it's soft, making it drinkable now. It could be ideal with shepherd's pie.	87	28	California	2Cabernet Franc
Portugal	A new wine in the Aveleda line-up, this is rich and rounded. It's aromatic, with a full mouthfeel and flavors of pear and green apple lifted by acidity. The finish is full and fruity.	87	null	Douro	16Portuguese White
Austria	This wine's nose suggests fresh lemon. The palate adds green pear to that citrus notion, providing a light, zippy, easy-drinking body with a clean, dry finish.	88	13	Niederösterreich	8Grüner Veltliner
US	Break out the barbecue and enjoy with this simple, lusty Zin. It's dry with raspberry, cherry and spice flavors.	84	22	California	29Zinfandel
France	Pale for a rosé, but you can pick up a trace of black cherry in the aroma, along with the usual baked bread and squeeze of lime. The baked flavor and texture persist in the mouth. It’s almost like burnt toast, and the finish is very dry and bitter. An eccentric wine for sure.	86	34	Champagne	4Champagne Blend
Argentina	Damp and furry on the nose, this is all tannins and scratch. High acidity only contributes to the grating mouthfeel, hence it's a bumpy ride where standard berry flavors are a sideshow. Chento 2012 is a better bet if it's still on the shelf.	83	20	Mendoza Province	9Malbec
Italy	Deep concentration and intensity set the tone, and the wine reveals layers of cherry fruit, blackberry, leather, spice, vanilla and liquid smoke. It's a modern blockbuster with juicy fruit flavors, enormous succulence, a velvety mouthfeel and long lasting flavors.	92	40	Tuscany	17Red Blend
US	A Grenache-based Rhône blend, C'est Si Bon is good and very subtle. Like a Beaujolais, an earthy leather note emerges in between soft violet and raspberry tones. With a line of acidity, it's a fine wine for food.	87	28	California	18Rhône-style Red Blend
France	A rounded wine, with a counterpoint of apple skin texture, the fruit flavors offering acidity as well as green plums. The texture is plush, velvet, delicious.	91	69	Burgundy	5Chardonnay
Italy	Cabernet Franc is the base of this modern, plush wine with notes of cherry, plum, prune, mature fruit, earth, Porcini mushroom and spicy tobacco. The mouthfeel is elegant and delicate despite the thick extraction.	90	75	Tuscany	2Cabernet Franc
US	Always a strength in the winery's white wine lineup, this is sourced from both Columbia Valley and Rogue Valley vineyards. It's aged entirely in stainless steel and walks a tight rope between citrus zest and honeysuckle, botanical herb and leafy green flavors. It's all in perfect proportion, and absolutely delicious lightly chilled.	92	30	Oregon	27Viognier
Italy	Aromas of stewed fruit, prune and hay lead the nose on this brawny wine. The savory but monolithic palate offers dried cherry, fig, licorice and tobacco alongside velvety tannins. Drink through 2018.	90	75	Tuscany	21Sangiovese
Germany	There's a savory vein of herbs and smoke that persists from start to finish on this deeply fruity auslese, adding a shade of dimension and complexity. It's zippy in lemony acidity, but silky and sweet, with luscious flavors of preserved peach and tangerine.	90	30	Mosel	19Riesling
Spain	Cedar and coconut aromas rest comfortably atop ripe black fruit scents. In the mouth this is juicy pure and well structured. Big chocolaty flavors of mixed black fruits show strong notes of charred wood and grilled meat on a toasty chocolaty finish. Drink through 2022.	92	41	Northern Spain	26Tempranillo
Italy	This opens with funky aromas of game, cured meat and wet animal fur. Rustic and lean, the astringent palate offers a suggestion of powdered sage and a balsamic note but lacks fruit.	83	65	Piedmont	11Nebbiolo
Chile	There are a lot of uncommon, unusual elements to this Pinot. For starters, the nose is volatile, with notes of horseradish and grapefruit. The palate has a solid, juicy feel to it, while mulchy cherry and plum flavors finish aimlessly.	84	25	Casablanca Valley	14Pinot Noir
Austria	Easy-drinking, this vibrantly crisp wine shines with well-etched lemon and grapefruit flavors and a grassy-herbal edge. Great acidity makes it clean and tart. Well made, it's a pleasant sipper and would be good with shellfish. —S.H.	88	26	Austria	22Sauvignon Blanc
US	Toasted nuts, seared marshmallows, roasted corn and dried apple play on the nose of this richly layered wine. The palate shows plenty of lively sea salt from front to back, along with concentrated citrus character and an apple-syrup ripeness.	89	40	California	5Chardonnay
France	An eclectic range of grapes including Tibouren and Rolle go into this harmonious wine. The Provence cru classé estate has made a rich wine, full with red fruits as well as intense acidity and a tight structure. The wine is ready to drink, although it will be better from 2018.	91	24	Provence	20Rosé
France	Firm in its tannins and with a sense of power, this full-bodied wine has great fruit, along with wood and licorice flavors. This complex and fruity, wine is generous and ready to age. Drink from 2017.	90	85	Burgundy	14Pinot Noir
Italy	Mildly intense scents of dark berries and ripe plum meld with warm aromas of vanilla and oak on this Sangiovese-based wine. It has a gripping mouthfeel with juicy black cherry, toast and cinnamon-spice accompanied by solid tannins that last through the finish.	88	25	Tuscany	17Red Blend
US	Milla Handley's estate wine is firmer and more acidic than her Sonoma bottling. It is a racy wine that brightens the palate with a malic acid edge of mineral. The flavor profile is thoroughly tart green apple. This crisp young wine will pair well with a wide range of food.	88	16	California	5Chardonnay
Germany	While the nose is decidedly savory, wafting of herbs and bramble, the palate of this delicately lacy auslese bursts with juicy, peach and apricot nectar. Wax, honey and spice notes meld into a long finish, lifted by a streak of tangerine acidity.	91	30	Mosel	19Riesling
France	Pear laced with subtle notes of smoke hints at a taut palate. The dryness and discipline of the poised flavors nonetheless allow the ripe, luscious pear fruit to glow and shine. Mouthfeel and texture are reminiscent of pear peel and bitter almond, and echo long after the last sip.	91	24	Alsace	13Pinot Gris
US	I can see why so many of Washington's winemakers love this young vineyard. It is already expressing the sort of subtleties that most viticulturalists would kill for. The fruit is ripe but not too sweet or jammy. It is annotated with citrus, leaf and stem, along with streaks of smoke and herb and mineral. It's all mixed together seamlessly and focused into a firm, almost muscular style with real authority.	91	28	Washington	25Syrah
null	This Pinot Gris from Switzerland has aromas of white flowers, green apple and lemon pith. In the mouth, there are flavors of lemon curd and guava. It has medium body on the palate with a clean finish.	89	25	null	13Pinot Gris
France	Riesling that is just becoming mature is the foundation of this perfumed, white fruit and complex wine. Dried apricot and spice cake flavors give the wine richness and balance the fruitiness that is now maturing. Drink this fine wine now.	90	22	Alsace	19Riesling
Italy	Leather, ripe dark-skinned berry, chopped herb, rose and a balsamic note are some of the aromas you'll find on this. The austere palate offers tart red cherry, sour cranberry, sage and a hint of anise alongside firm tannins. Give it time to fully develop. Drink after 2022.	90	40	Piedmont	11Nebbiolo
France	Properly rich and majestic, this wine also has impressive amounts of crisp acidity to balance its concentration. The wine has layers of peach and apricot along with beautiful acidity and a taut texture that will allow it to age. It is generous and will become opulent and full bodied as it develops. Drink this powerful wine from 2022.	95	214	Burgundy	5Chardonnay
US	The producer's Russian River Valley fruit comes from the Winside Vineyard, planted long ago by Anne Moller-Racke and Joe Nugent. It astounds in this must-have wine, complex and ridiculously velvety in texture. Pepper, clove and cardamom ride huge waves of baked fruit and mocha, with the structure to age through at least 2026, but why wait when it's so delicious now?	95	72	California	14Pinot Noir

US

Blended from Verdelho, Viognier, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, it has tropical fruit, peach and apple flavors balanced with citrusy acidity.

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California

28White Blend

US

An irresistibly drinkable white wine, filled with the juiciest flavors of citrus fruits, fig, melon and peach, and just the tiniest bit sweet. Crisp acidity cleanses the palate and leaves it feeling minty fresh on the long, spicy finish.

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California

22Sauvignon Blanc

Mexico

This rusty looking, aged Cabernet Sauvignon displays mature, cooked aromas of prune, raisin and not much else. The mouthfeel is dry and astringent, while flavors of burnt brown sugar, stewed berry and turned earth finish quick, without any backup.

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Valle de Guadalupe

3Cabernet Sauvignon

France

This dry, full-bodied selection benefits from the rich Pinot in the blend. It has a tight, minerally texture, its acidity cutting the flavors of lime juice and orange zest.

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Champagne

4Champagne Blend

France

The wine is dry, firm and initially tough. With its dry wood core, the fruit is not getting a chance.

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Bordeaux

0Bordeaux-style Red Blend

France

Clean, poised, rounded notes of ripe, red-cheeked apples play on every front. There is something joyous and bountiful here. The frothy mousse accentuates the light-hearted but generous aspect on the dry but rounded palate, which also brings ample refreshment.

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Alsace

24Sparkling Blend

France

One-quarter of the wine is aged in wood that leaves the merest touch of toast on the palate. The wine is ripe, hinting at yellow fruits along with an abundance of acidity. The end is crisp and tight, and the wine needs further aging. Drink from 2016.

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Burgundy

5Chardonnay

US

Drink this Merlot with burgers at a party. It's dry and tannic, with some satisfying black currant, licorice and green tea flavors.

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California

10Merlot

Portugal

This is a rich, smooth wine with balanced black fruit flavors and a solid layer of tannins. It is ripe with juicy fruit and cool acidity. The wine is delicious, ready to drink now.

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Douro

15Portuguese Red

France

The aromas are of wood as much as fruit. While the palate also shows plenty of wood aging flavors, there is also a more floral, red berry fruit character that's already attractive. The acidity at the end gives intense freshness.

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Bordeaux

0Bordeaux-style Red Blend

US

The light grassy aroma and mild citrus flavor are pretty quiet, yet this wine still comes through with a vibrant texture, crisp acidity and good, tangy finish. It should make a pleasant match with lots of appetizers, salads and creamy pastas.

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California

22Sauvignon Blanc

Italy

Stewed aromas of raisin, prune and a hint of Asian spice lead the nose. The dense, one-dimensional palate offers baked dark berry, toasted hazelnut and a hint of dark spice while astringent, somewhat unripe tannins clench the finish.

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Piedmont

11Nebbiolo

Germany

Perfumed Mandarin orange and peach flavors abound in this fruity but briskly composed Gewürztraminer. While nectar-sweet, it boasts a refreshing, spry texture and zingy tangerine acidity. The finish lingers on pleasantly bitter pollen and spice notes. Drink now through 2021.

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Nahe

7Gewürztraminer

US

On the palate, this wine is rich and complex, with flavors of dried cherry, cola, licorice, red currant and sandalwood that finish bone dry. It has lots of acidity and some sandpaper-like tannins. This should begin to develop bottle-age notes after 2016.

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California

14Pinot Noir

US

This contends for the best $10 Riesling in the country. It's off dry, with 30g/L of residual sugar, but not too sweet for some Asian noodle entrées. The mouthfeel is thick and borders on syrupy, with penetrating flavors of mango, papaya and peaches. It could also be served after dinner with fruit and soft cheeses.

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Oregon

19Riesling

Italy

Aromas of menthol, flint, crushed herb, leather and a balsamic note come together in the glass. Smooth and vibrant, the elegant palate delivers dried cherry, strawberry, star anise, pipe tobacco and mineral framed in polished tannins and bright acidity. Hold for even more complexity. Drink 2017–2027.

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Lombardy

11Nebbiolo

US

Fermented in a mix of stainless and neutral oak, this modestly ripened wine offers clean apple fruit with a touch of white peaches. A bit more bottle age might help pull it together further.

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Oregon

5Chardonnay

US

Vanilla, cherry and raspberry flavors are complemented by smoky meat and tar in this softly built, mellow and pensively sweet wine that's ripe and generous in body.

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California

29Zinfandel

US

This is the brightest, least char-inflected of the winery's red lineup, though it still wraps its berry fruit flavors in a thick cloak of roasted coffee and charred wood notes. Heavy toast seems to be the winery's preferred style, though here it doesn't completely cover the lovely fruit.

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Oregon

9Malbec

New Zealand

This offers quality that's almost the equal of Seifried's primary label Pinot Gris for a couple dollars less. Melon rind, pineapple and cinnamon notes are pervasive. This is plump and expansive on the palate, yet remains focused through the soft, elegant finish.

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Nelson

13Pinot Gris

France

This blend of 50% Carignan, 30% Syrah and 20% Grenache opens with juicy scents of red cherry, blueberry and a touch of bramble. Those notes continue through to the palate, alongside a soft, spicy accent that adds depth. Medium tannins provide a solid structure and carry on through the medium-length close.

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Languedoc-Roussillon

18Rhône-style Red Blend

Italy

Quadra's Brut Rosé sparkling wine offers a delicate pink color and compelling aromas of stone fruit, toasted bread, crème de cassis and subtle waves of cinnamon spice. The mouthfeel is smooth, rich, long-lasting and offers a piquant touch of crushed white pepper.

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Lombardy

24Sparkling Blend

Germany

There's great purity of fruit here in the wine's sweet flavors of candied pineapple and fresh apricot balanced by mouthwatering acidity. It's intense, concentrated stuff, finishing long and sticky.

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Pfalz

19Riesling

US

A classic Cab blended with smaller handfuls of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, this 2011 is balanced and supple in plum, cassis and minty chocolate. The oak is accented in pretty ways by clove, sage and cardamom spice. Structured and soft, the finish is lengthy and the wine perfectly capable of waiting until 2019–2021 in a cellar.

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California

3Cabernet Sauvignon

Spain

This small-production blend from Ribeiro is fragrant, with vibrant red-berry and floral aromas. In the mouth, it's tangy and lean, with more acidity than body. Flavors are mostly generic in nature, leaning towards cherry and plum, while the finish is raw. This is more of a food wine than a sipper.

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Galicia

17Red Blend

Austria

With its richness and complex wood and spice character, this is an ageworthy wine. It has weight and concentration, with a series of flavors that go deep into the powerful interior. Tropical fruit notes balance with the wine's herbal edge.

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Südsteiermark

22Sauvignon Blanc

France

88–90. Barrel sample. Signs of very ripe fruit are everywhere on this wine with soft tannins and a rich, sweet plum character. The palate is forward and likely to age fast.

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Bordeaux

0Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Spain

Cherry, plum and balsam-wood aromas make for a good opening. This wine feels full, with cheek-grabbing tannins. Flavors of woodspice, cherry and plum hold appeal, but this feels a bit hot on the finish, with residual oak.

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Northern Spain

26Tempranillo

Australia

This South Eastern Australia Chard packs quite a punch for the price. The nose is fresh but subtle, with hints of hand soap and cut apples. There's a luxurious quality to the palate that melds well with flavors of almond and pear and carries over to the silky, medium finish. Winds up on a note of tropical fruit. Drink now through 2011.

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Australia Other

5Chardonnay

Spain

Banana, lemon curd and sawdust are the prime aromas on this oaky, creamy, candied style of Chard from Navarra. The palate is soft and modern, with decent core acidity propping up papaya, melon and green banana flavors. Resiny on the finish, but smooth.

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Northern Spain

5Chardonnay

US

Here's a beautifully structured young Cabernet, blended with a little Merlot, that has turned soft and generous enough after five years to drink now. Yet it shows a complex depth that will enable it to age for a few more years. It is, in a word, delicious, with black currant, black cherry pie, orange zest, cocoa and spicy, smoky oak nuances.

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California

3Cabernet Sauvignon

France

The nose merely hints at tropical riches. The stony palate also holds tightly onto its fruit: it is only zesty citrus that can be divined amidst all the stone. Bright lemon shines above what seems a deep dark core of rocky earth. There is real drive and real energy in that bright, lemony vein that runs right through this dry, serious and almost brooding wine. The finish adds a touch of a more mellow apple note that persists throughout the long finish. Wait for this. Drink 2020–2035.

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Alsace

19Riesling

Spain

Apple skin and red-plum aromas are herb-infused and suggest tomato sauce and carrot juice. A full, almost sticky feeling palate deals plum, cherry and tomato flavors along with notes of oregano and tarragon. A finish with red-licorice flavors and tomato notes is the final salvo on this blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay.

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Catalonia

24Sparkling Blend

Chile

This is sweet and rich up front, with marzipan, balsam wood, berry and kirsch aromas. Expect a full and creamy mouthfeel, with a mix of herb, spice, olive and dark-fruit flavors. Extra spice notes in the form of clove, nutmeg and wood grace the finish of this Carmenère-Syrah-Cabernet-Petit Verdot blend. Drink now–2017.

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Curicó Valley

17Red Blend

US

While bountiful in ripe, plush nectarine, peach and melon, this medium-sweet Riesling off sets its sunny side with dazzling acidity. Light on its feet yet deeply penetrating, it's an effortless people pleaser offering balance and satisfaction.

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New York

19Riesling

Australia

A blend of two clones (MV6 and 114), this is a floral wine that blends ripe cherries with more savory notes of mushroom and smoke. The oak is wonderfully understated, which allows the fruit complexity to shine and leaves the fruit tannins to glide easily across the palate. Drink now–2025.

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Victoria

14Pinot Noir

US

Hard as nails in tannins, with mouth-numbing astringency. But the powerful fruit explodes right through, offering an array of blackberry jam, dark chocolate, raisin and anise flavors. Try cellaring it until at least 2019.

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California

10Merlot

US

Blue fruit, flower and light oxidative aromas lead to restrained fruit flavors that taper toward the finish.

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Washington

25Syrah

US

This New World blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Chardonnay and Viognier is very fruity. It offers a blast of pineapples, honeysuckles, peaches and figs, with a coating of oaky, vanilla buttercream.

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California

28White Blend

US

Fat fruit, juicy and ripe, brimming with wonderful fruit flavors. The wine is unctuous, sinfully lush, and still balanced with berries and spice and some good toasty oak. Young and hard, but good stuff with a nice life ahead.

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California

29Zinfandel

Chile

This value-priced wine struts like it comes from a better neighborhood. The nose is clean and is centered on berry fruit, while the palate is medium in size, with creamy, sweet berry flavors. Mildly medicinal and candied, but good overall.

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Central Valley

3Cabernet Sauvignon

US

There are intriguing touches to the nose of this bottling, with jasmine, sea salt, wet hay, quinine and rainy sidewalk. The structure on the sip is quite delicate, with golden apple and honey flavors.

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California

22Sauvignon Blanc

US

For those who want classically grassy and energetic Sauv Blanc flavors, this widely available bottling is perfect. Aromas of both boisterously tropical fruit and funky cut grass lead into a zingy palate of white pepper, bell pepper, cement and lime.

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California

22Sauvignon Blanc

US

Lemon zest and honeysuckle aromas have a dusty, mineral edge on this bracing Riesling sparkling. Tart tangerine and peach flavors are pristine on the palate, but it's aggressively foamy with a dense, thick wall of froth that lingers.

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New York

19Riesling

Italy

Aromas suggest leafy underbrush, espresso and toasted oak. The evolved palate offers coffee, roasted hazelnut and dried red berry alongside fleeting tannins.

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Piedmont

11Nebbiolo

Italy

Aromas of baked plum, vanilla, raisin and a confectionary note emerge in the glass. On the palate, notes of ground black pepper and chocolate accent the core of black cherry and raspberry compote alongside firm, fine-grained tannins.

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Veneto

17Red Blend

Germany

Green, herbal notes are prominent on this brisk, savory Riesling. Lemony acidity and hints of bitter lime pith add a stark, refreshing quality that would accompany rich goat cheese or cured meats quite well.

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Mosel

19Riesling

Australia

Fleshy, opulent and exotic, this offers tropical notes reminiscent of apricot and mango that finish rich and warm, with odd spice notes.

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Australia Other

5Chardonnay

US

Strong in fruit and acidity, this Pinot Noir swamps the palate with gigantic flavors of raspberries and cherries that taste like they were baked into a pie. That includes the pie crust, with it's spicy, vanilla smokiness. It's all a bit in your face, but it's flashy.

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California

14Pinot Noir

US

This is ready to drink, quite pleasant, though it leans a bit generic in flavor. Light berry fruit comes with hints of cola and a green streak. The finish turns tannic and lets those stemmy flavors abide.

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Oregon

14Pinot Noir

US

A slightly reduced aroma unfurls from the glass, begging for more time to air before unfolding with structured layers of olive, sage and pomegranate. The acid-driven structure is noticeably lean and layered.

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California

14Pinot Noir

US

With no oak, this features straightforward lime, orange, nectarine and white pepper flavors. The acidity is bright and zesty, making it a versatile table wine.

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California

13Pinot Gris

France

Made 100% from Pinot Noir, this delicious rosé has fine red fruits, a great clean streak of acidity and a light touch of tannin to give structure. Very pure, very fresh.

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Burgundy

14Pinot Noir

US

What a value. Pretty much as delicious as Paso reds get, although it's high in alcohol. Dazzles with cherry, blackberry, currant, dark chocolate, sweet sandalwood and cinnamon spice flavors.

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California

10Merlot

US

Sweetly overripe with a briny backwash of green olive, this is a plain, weighty white wine that's indistinct.

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California

5Chardonnay

France

The nose is very quiet but the body emanates a generosity despite its lightness. There is red-cherry fruit and a certain ampleness on a slender, fresh body. Tannins are like barely-there linens. The finish is wonderfully clean.

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Alsace

14Pinot Noir

US

Blended from Red Willow, Marcoux and Oldfield vineyards, this 100% Syrah offers aromas of green olives, brown stems, dried herbs and raspberries. The palate has densely rich yet exceptionally well balanced fruit and savory flavors that are creamy in feel. It's flat-out stunning, winning on grace and elegance rather than sheer power alone.

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Washington

25Syrah

US

The oak—50% new French and American—gets far out front with its notes of coffee, toffee and vanilla. But there's still much to enjoy, with abundant red fruit and a soft, sultry feel.

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Washington

10Merlot

US

There are some overripened notes in this Zin that lift the blackberries into raisins. There's also some heat, making the wine taste higher in alcohol than it is. Drink this strong, heady Zin with barbecue.

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California

29Zinfandel

US

Aromas of rose and orange oil dominate the nose, while the palate brings more tart nectarine and blossom notes. Medium bodied, with balanced acidity, this wine finishes with a slightly fuzzy texture.

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Virginia

27Viognier

Italy

A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this starts with aromas of red berry, blue flower and spice. The juicy palate serves up black cherry and cinnamon-spice along with notes of espresso. It's soft and one-dimensional but delicious none the less.

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Tuscany

17Red Blend

South Africa

A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, 19% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, spicy aromas of leather, black pepper, savory herbs, licorice and Mexican chocolate lead the nose. It's grounded by a solid fruit core of blackberry, boysenberry and mulberry fruit, lending a supporting spine to the toasted spice and earthy accents. Well balanced, with velvety tannins and a long, evolving finish, drink this lush, velvety red from 2018–2024.

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Paarl

0Bordeaux-style Red Blend

France

Once the sulfur aromas from recent bottling blow over, the wine shows ripe fruit with a soft texture. Pear and yellow fruits are going to come through in a few months. Drink from 2015.

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Burgundy

5Chardonnay

Italy

This structured blend of 50% Nero d'Avola, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot opens with earthy aromas of underbrush, tobacco leaf, mature black fruit and exotic spice. The palate boasts polished tannins as well as flavors of ripe blackberry, red currant, grilled pepper and a hint of cocoa.

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Sicily & Sardinia

17Red Blend

US

Made from estate grapes, this combines 54% Malbec with 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller amounts of Syrah and Petit Verdot. Rich as cherry pie, highlights of clove and nutmeg dot the brawny, elongated tannins as the lengthy finish adds a hint of mocha.

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California

17Red Blend

US

The official alcohol is under 14%, but the wine smells and tastes like Port. It has a burnt, caramelized taste of baked fruit, and is tannicly astringent.

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California

3Cabernet Sauvignon

Italy

Under the guidance of Tuscany's Mazzei brothers, Doppiozeta is a New World wine from an Old World tradition. The blend is 60% Nero d'Avola with the balance comprised of Syrah and Cabernet Franc. It offers modern accents of chocolate fudge and spice behind territory-driven layers of small berry fruit, wild sage and toasted pistachio.

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Sicily & Sardinia

17Red Blend

France

This entry-level wine from Lagrézette is certainly purple in color. With touches of wood under the juicy red fruit flavors, and soft tannins, it cries out for a barbecue.

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Southwest France

9Malbec

France

A blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc fields a full-bodied wine, with a touch of bitter almonds, citrus fruit and soft, floral aftertaste. It is a dry wine, with an attractive apple skin texture and crisp acidity at the end.

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Loire Valley

24Sparkling Blend

US

Fresh, clean and varietal, this pushes fleshy pear flavors with a light hint of grapefruit. The presence in the mouth is full and satisfying, with a touch of honeysuckle, and the juicy finish lingers deliciously.

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Oregon

13Pinot Gris

US

You'll find an herbal note in this wine, suggesting sweet green peas and dried herbs alongside riper touches of blackberry and cherry. Although it's pretty tannic, it's soft, making it drinkable now. It could be ideal with shepherd's pie.

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California

2Cabernet Franc

Portugal

A new wine in the Aveleda line-up, this is rich and rounded. It's aromatic, with a full mouthfeel and flavors of pear and green apple lifted by acidity. The finish is full and fruity.

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Douro

16Portuguese White

Austria

This wine's nose suggests fresh lemon. The palate adds green pear to that citrus notion, providing a light, zippy, easy-drinking body with a clean, dry finish.

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Niederösterreich

8Grüner Veltliner

US

Break out the barbecue and enjoy with this simple, lusty Zin. It's dry with raspberry, cherry and spice flavors.

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California

29Zinfandel

France

Pale for a rosé, but you can pick up a trace of black cherry in the aroma, along with the usual baked bread and squeeze of lime. The baked flavor and texture persist in the mouth. It’s almost like burnt toast, and the finish is very dry and bitter. An eccentric wine for sure.

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Champagne

4Champagne Blend

Argentina

Damp and furry on the nose, this is all tannins and scratch. High acidity only contributes to the grating mouthfeel, hence it's a bumpy ride where standard berry flavors are a sideshow. Chento 2012 is a better bet if it's still on the shelf.

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Mendoza Province

9Malbec

Italy

Deep concentration and intensity set the tone, and the wine reveals layers of cherry fruit, blackberry, leather, spice, vanilla and liquid smoke. It's a modern blockbuster with juicy fruit flavors, enormous succulence, a velvety mouthfeel and long lasting flavors.

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Tuscany

17Red Blend

US

A Grenache-based Rhône blend, C'est Si Bon is good and very subtle. Like a Beaujolais, an earthy leather note emerges in between soft violet and raspberry tones. With a line of acidity, it's a fine wine for food.

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California

18Rhône-style Red Blend

France

A rounded wine, with a counterpoint of apple skin texture, the fruit flavors offering acidity as well as green plums. The texture is plush, velvet, delicious.

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Burgundy

5Chardonnay

Italy

Cabernet Franc is the base of this modern, plush wine with notes of cherry, plum, prune, mature fruit, earth, Porcini mushroom and spicy tobacco. The mouthfeel is elegant and delicate despite the thick extraction.

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Tuscany

2Cabernet Franc

US

Always a strength in the winery's white wine lineup, this is sourced from both Columbia Valley and Rogue Valley vineyards. It's aged entirely in stainless steel and walks a tight rope between citrus zest and honeysuckle, botanical herb and leafy green flavors. It's all in perfect proportion, and absolutely delicious lightly chilled.

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Oregon

27Viognier

Italy

Aromas of stewed fruit, prune and hay lead the nose on this brawny wine. The savory but monolithic palate offers dried cherry, fig, licorice and tobacco alongside velvety tannins. Drink through 2018.

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75

Tuscany

21Sangiovese

Germany

There's a savory vein of herbs and smoke that persists from start to finish on this deeply fruity auslese, adding a shade of dimension and complexity. It's zippy in lemony acidity, but silky and sweet, with luscious flavors of preserved peach and tangerine.

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Mosel

19Riesling

Spain

Cedar and coconut aromas rest comfortably atop ripe black fruit scents. In the mouth this is juicy pure and well structured. Big chocolaty flavors of mixed black fruits show strong notes of charred wood and grilled meat on a toasty chocolaty finish. Drink through 2022.

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Northern Spain

26Tempranillo

Italy

This opens with funky aromas of game, cured meat and wet animal fur. Rustic and lean, the astringent palate offers a suggestion of powdered sage and a balsamic note but lacks fruit.

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Piedmont

11Nebbiolo

Chile

There are a lot of uncommon, unusual elements to this Pinot. For starters, the nose is volatile, with notes of horseradish and grapefruit. The palate has a solid, juicy feel to it, while mulchy cherry and plum flavors finish aimlessly.

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Casablanca Valley

14Pinot Noir

Austria

Easy-drinking, this vibrantly crisp wine shines with well-etched lemon and grapefruit flavors and a grassy-herbal edge. Great acidity makes it clean and tart. Well made, it's a pleasant sipper and would be good with shellfish. —S.H.

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Austria

22Sauvignon Blanc

US

Toasted nuts, seared marshmallows, roasted corn and dried apple play on the nose of this richly layered wine. The palate shows plenty of lively sea salt from front to back, along with concentrated citrus character and an apple-syrup ripeness.

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California

5Chardonnay

France

An eclectic range of grapes including Tibouren and Rolle go into this harmonious wine. The Provence cru classé estate has made a rich wine, full with red fruits as well as intense acidity and a tight structure. The wine is ready to drink, although it will be better from 2018.

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Provence

20Rosé

France

Firm in its tannins and with a sense of power, this full-bodied wine has great fruit, along with wood and licorice flavors. This complex and fruity, wine is generous and ready to age. Drink from 2017.

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Burgundy

14Pinot Noir

Italy

Mildly intense scents of dark berries and ripe plum meld with warm aromas of vanilla and oak on this Sangiovese-based wine. It has a gripping mouthfeel with juicy black cherry, toast and cinnamon-spice accompanied by solid tannins that last through the finish.

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Tuscany

17Red Blend

US

Milla Handley's estate wine is firmer and more acidic than her Sonoma bottling. It is a racy wine that brightens the palate with a malic acid edge of mineral. The flavor profile is thoroughly tart green apple. This crisp young wine will pair well with a wide range of food.

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California

5Chardonnay

Germany

While the nose is decidedly savory, wafting of herbs and bramble, the palate of this delicately lacy auslese bursts with juicy, peach and apricot nectar. Wax, honey and spice notes meld into a long finish, lifted by a streak of tangerine acidity.

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Mosel

19Riesling

France

Pear laced with subtle notes of smoke hints at a taut palate. The dryness and discipline of the poised flavors nonetheless allow the ripe, luscious pear fruit to glow and shine. Mouthfeel and texture are reminiscent of pear peel and bitter almond, and echo long after the last sip.

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Alsace

13Pinot Gris

US

I can see why so many of Washington's winemakers love this young vineyard. It is already expressing the sort of subtleties that most viticulturalists would kill for. The fruit is ripe but not too sweet or jammy. It is annotated with citrus, leaf and stem, along with streaks of smoke and herb and mineral. It's all mixed together seamlessly and focused into a firm, almost muscular style with real authority.

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Washington

25Syrah

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This Pinot Gris from Switzerland has aromas of white flowers, green apple and lemon pith. In the mouth, there are flavors of lemon curd and guava. It has medium body on the palate with a clean finish.

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13Pinot Gris

France

Riesling that is just becoming mature is the foundation of this perfumed, white fruit and complex wine. Dried apricot and spice cake flavors give the wine richness and balance the fruitiness that is now maturing. Drink this fine wine now.

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Alsace

19Riesling

Italy

Leather, ripe dark-skinned berry, chopped herb, rose and a balsamic note are some of the aromas you'll find on this. The austere palate offers tart red cherry, sour cranberry, sage and a hint of anise alongside firm tannins. Give it time to fully develop. Drink after 2022.

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Piedmont

11Nebbiolo

France

Properly rich and majestic, this wine also has impressive amounts of crisp acidity to balance its concentration. The wine has layers of peach and apricot along with beautiful acidity and a taut texture that will allow it to age. It is generous and will become opulent and full bodied as it develops. Drink this powerful wine from 2022.

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Burgundy

5Chardonnay

US

The producer's Russian River Valley fruit comes from the Winside Vineyard, planted long ago by Anne Moller-Racke and Joe Nugent. It astounds in this must-have wine, complex and ridiculously velvety in texture. Pepper, clove and cardamom ride huge waves of baked fruit and mocha, with the structure to age through at least 2026, but why wait when it's so delicious now?

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California

14Pinot Noir