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48,169 | spain | This is a particular style of Albariño. Aromas of white flowers distant mineral and green melon set up a plump, layered palate, with core acidity but also flatness that will only increase the longer it goes. Flavors of nectarine, orange and melon register as citric but also creamy. This is a unique Galician white that's stylish but won't last forever; drink immediately. | Gran Vinum Selección Especial | 90 |
8,847 | italy | Underbrush, scorched earth, ripe berry, blue flower and leather aromas take shape in the glass. The full-bodied enveloping palate doles out black cherry marinated in spirits, fleshy raspberry, truffle game and dark baking spice alongside firm, velvety tannins. A licorice note marks the finish. It's evolving quickly and won't need years to come around. Drink 2020–2030. | Arione | 93 |
84,708 | portugal | This is a ripe, attractively fruity wine with black plum flavor and a generous texture. It's firm and rich, cut with acidity and tannin and needs further time to develop. Drink from 2018. | Cabriz Reserva | 89 |
123,218 | new zealand | It was fascinating to compare this to Two Paddocks' regular bottling. The Last Chance is slightly richer, but otherwise features many of the same elements: smoke, tart cherries and delicate herbal notes. Despite the extra concentration, it's still supple and approachable now. | The Last Chance Earnscleugh Vineyard | 90 |
62,579 | us | Dried black cherries, a hint of purple flowers and a touch of tar show on the closed nose of this wine. The palate is also extremely wound up at this stage, with hints of espresso and dark chocolate. Although the structure is impressive, it does not allow much flavor to escape right now. | Estate | 86 |
373 | italy | Crisp, green, grassy wine with fresh acidity and herbeceous character. It is very New World with its tropical flavors and open, forward fruit. | I Fiori del Borgo | 88 |
57,393 | us | This Syrah-Petite Sirah is starting to show some bottle age. It's still high in tannins, but the primary red and black stone fruits and berries are mellowing into dried fruits, with funkier notes of bacon, leather and tamari-splashed sautéed wild mushrooms. An interesting wine to drink now, and should continue to evolve for another 5–6 years. | Megandina Vineyard Vintner's Cuvée | 88 |
23,185 | france | Santa Duc's small parcel of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is planted to a mix of 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre. It's a peppery, briary wine that's savory and spicy, with blackberry fruit providing support rather than leading. The tannins are soft, but still provide ample structure for aging through 2020. | Habemus Papam | 93 |
20,510 | us | Richness in the texture and a buttery vanilla-like flavor make this wine easy to dive into. It has lots of ripe apple, peach and white cherry flavor and an energetic complexity due to those pastry spices, plus a lingering, creamy finish. | Blanc de Gris | 90 |
34,628 | portugal | Huge, rich and juicy, this brings out the superripe fruit and heat of the Alentejo. With a high proportion of Petit Verdot and Alicante Bouschet (hence the alcohol and the color), this wine is certainly over the top. At the same time, it's very enjoyable for its up-front fruit and structure. Drink from 2017. | Reserva | 91 |
53,787 | germany | Jolts of lemon-lime acidity reverberate throughout this dry, mineral-focused wine. Golden apple, pear and lemon flavors are ripe and concentrated, but the palate maintains a svelte, spry style. | Juffer Trocken GG | 91 |
105,124 | chile | Spicy berry, bath soap and graphite aromas are a bit hard to understand. Somewhat raw and pinched in feel, this tastes of spicy plum and tomato. On the finish, peppery notes of hard spice and plum are solid, as is the closing feel. | Pirca | 87 |
102,125 | australia | This vintage of Rocky Gully Riesling comes across as quite ripe and rich despite the modest alcohol content. Smoky hints of struck flint and heating oil spice up flavors of baked apple and vanilla, then linger on the finish. | Rocky Gully | 91 |
77,576 | chile | Opens with sensational aromas that span plum, berry and chocolate. Feels compact yet juicy, with a lot of depth and purity. Wild berry, mint and bacon-like flavors work the palate, while the finish is defined by tannins, woody spice and natural body. A smooth bruiser to enjoy with venison or steak. | Gran Reserva | 91 |
115,230 | us | Fire up the barbecue and grill a steak to pair with this rich, ripe, lusty blend. Comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, it's enormously extracted with flavors of blackberry jam, chocolate and bacon. The tannins are strong, but soft acidity helps make them drinkable now. | Stagecoach Vineyard Proprietary | 88 |
57,246 | italy | Aromas of ripe red berry, fragrant blue flower, cake spice, menthol and an earthy hint of truffle emerge in the glass. The juicy palate offers fleshy cherry, raspberry, licorice and chopped mint alongside firm, velvety tannins. Drink through 2022. | Cannubi | 90 |
27,840 | us | Savory, smoky tones lend a shadowy feel to fresh apple and pear flavors in this dry medium-bodied Pinot Gris. It's not deeply concentrated in fruit but refreshing and easy going. Drink now through 2018. | Sawmill Creek Vineyards | 86 |
89,003 | austria | Nettle, tomato leaf and ripe, juicy pear make for an intriguing aroma that is still recognizable as varietal Sauvignon Blanc but brings an individual note of ripeness. Not quite tropical it nonetheless bursts with juicy pear. If you love Sauvignon Blanc this is an intriguing facet of this variety to try. Juicy refreshment is guaranteed. | Steirische Klassik | 90 |
122,280 | italy | This linear wine opens with aromas of blue flower, underbrush and red berries. The palate delivers bright red cherry, espresso and a white pepper note alongside firm, drying tannins. Pair this with hearty Tuscan soups. Drink 2014–2019. | Casalino Riserva | 87 |
54,139 | france | Delicately sparkling, this creamy Champagne is crisp, fruity and on the dry side of Brut. It has citrus as well as pear flavors giving a fruity edge to the lively texture. This delicious wine should age a little longer, so drink from 2019. | Nuit Blanche Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut | 93 |
58,780 | us | Tart and spicy, this brings tangy berry and pie cherry fruit into focus, buoyed by sappy acidity. The tannins are still young and chewy—a bit on the rugged side—and carry highlights of earth and sweet spice. Give it a good decanting or, better yet, a couple more years of bottle age. | Baby Poux Vineyard | 91 |
3,504 | us | Candied black cherry, crushed thyme, marjoram, peppercorn and smoked meat show on the nose of this bottling. The palate is very sweet, nearly treacly by sip two, showing concentrated strawberry juice and hoisin spice against a thick mouthfeel. | Euphoric La Vista Vineyard | 88 |
41,054 | us | From a warm, ripe vintage, this reflects those characteristics with fruit-driven flavors of plum, berry and apricot. Round and full-bodied, it finishes with a lick of orange liqueur. | Treehouse Estate | 89 |
21,035 | us | Layers of mint and earth are slightly out of proportion in this leathery wine, the finish leaving a somewhat sour taste. | Gracie Creek Vineyards | 83 |
8,415 | chile | Combine a cool year with cool-climate, single-vineyard origins and the result is this: olive, bell pepper and saucy tomato aromas, followed by a pointy, high-acid palate that's jagged in feel. Snappy red-plum and red-cherry flavors end with acid-driven crispness. | Coastal Cool Climate Single Vineyard | 85 |
104,542 | us | Fruit-forward, showing ripe, sweet blackberry, cherry, blueberry and cocoa flavors, elaborately uplifted by toasty oak. Made in the modern style, it's rich and delicious now. | Cardinal's Peak | 91 |
93,989 | france | Light and bright, this slightly textured wine is full of crisp green and citrus fruits. A great tang of acidity and freshness flows through this attractive wine. Drink now. | Cuvée Le Charnay | 85 |
20,217 | france | This wine comes from vines south of the Mont Sainte-Victoire and close to the edge of the Aix-en-Provence region. The cool vineyard site helps the wine keep extreme freshness. Plenty of wild strawberry flavors are lifted by acidity and a refreshing citrus edge. | Rose Infinie | 90 |
67,838 | italy | Blacedelle is a great introduction wine for those who are not familiar with Lagrein, a traditional grape variety found in the far north of Italy. The wine opens with inky dark concentration and continues with aromas of black fruit, blackberry pie, spice and cigar box. | Blacedelle | 88 |
46,753 | chile | Nice aromas of smoked meat, coconut, dried berry fruit and pepper set up a nice palate of concentrated, snappy raspberry and plum flavors. Clean, mildly herbal, nicely spiced and with good mouthfeel and follow through. Shows the mildest touch of creamy oak flavor. | Castillo de Molina Reserva | 87 |
115,728 | canada | Author Heidi Noble (Menus From An Orchard Table) and her husband Michael Dinn make Joie, and all four releases are beautifully executed. This unusual blend includes Riesling, Gewürz, Pinot Blanc, Kerner and Ehrenfelser, with a splash of unfermented grape juice “in the spirit of Edelzwicker.” It is intensely perfumed, oily and loaded with peach and citrus, with the acidity to offset the sweetness. | A Noble Blend White | 89 |
70,282 | us | Soft and inviting on the nose, this wine shows buttercream, lemon curds, browned butter and caramel sauce aromas. It's richly layered on the palate with buttery elements, though the lemon blossoms, seared pineapple and vanilla flavors provide intriguing depth. | Sarmento Vineyard | 90 |
17,186 | israel | This wine is dark garnet in the glass, with aromas of raspberry and boysenberry that set the palate up for flavors of eucalyptus, thyme, oregano and black cherry. The flavor profile leans a little too far towards the herbal end of the spectrum, but it is ultimately a pleasant and easy-drinking wine. | Mt. Tabor | 89 |
37,372 | us | You'll need to give this young pup some years in the cellar, because as constructed, it's tough and hard. The acids and tannins stand out, while the fruit and oak have not been integrated. But it's an enormously rich, complicated Pinot Noir, offering tiers of cherries, currants, cola, pomegranates, licorice, orange peel and sweet smoky oak, and the texture is pure silk. Better after 2011 and through 2014. | Hirsch Vineyard | 94 |
20,440 | spain | Dense and meaty up-front, this opens with aromas of mulled berry and savory spices. An almost mean tannic bite on a narrow palate offers little cushion or support, while blackberry, chocolate and mint flavors finish like bricks in the mouth due to fierce tannins. Drink or hold. | Solideo Reserva 25 Meses | 88 |
16,186 | spain | This wine's compact, lightly toasted berry aromas are reticent but also slyly complex. The palate is packed with firm, abrasive tannins. Dark berry, spice, toast and chocolate flavors finish long and harmonious, with equal amounts of herbal, exotic, oak and berry flavors. Drink through 2026. | Selección | 92 |
87,956 | chile | Brined berry aromas meet an aroma of wet cement. This is medium in body, with herbal berry and chocolate flavors ending on a mild stewed and minty note. | Reserve | 84 |
99,470 | france | Named after the King of France who was crowned in Reims cathedral by Joan of Arc in 1429, this cuvée with its rounded toast and yeast flavors is attractively mature and soft. It has baked-apple flavors and a ripe, perfumed texture. The acidity at the end is gentle and rich. | Charles VII Grande Cuvée des Lys Blanc de Blancs Brut | 89 |
105,538 | us | Deep black plum and black cherry flavors lend fruit concentration to this full-bodied and mouth-filling wine from a tiny hilltop appellation in Mendocino County. Its dark fruit flavors are quite ripe but not sweet, and a good wrapping of fine-grained tannins supports the richness very well. | Weir Vineyard Méthode Ancienne | 92 |
108,245 | italy | Aromas of tobacco, dried rose, mature berry and leather meld together on the glass. The firm palate is still a bit closed, but offers dried red cherry, licorice, grilled herb and a hint of black tea alongside firm tannins that give the finish some grip. | Riserva | 92 |
52,582 | france | Red plum and strawberry compote rise faintly from the glass. The palate is fruity but dilute, easy and clean. Drink soon and possibly chilled a little to accentuate the freshness. | Rodern | 86 |
128,300 | germany | While shades of slate and saffron lend complexity and nuance, this semisweet wine is more a showcase of sumptuous yellow peach and pear flavors. Its high-toned acidity and delicate, lacy mouthfeel make it irresistibly gulpable. | Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Josefsberg Old Vines Spätlese | 92 |
15,563 | italy | Blue flower, wild rose, perfumed berry and a balsamic note waft from the glass. Structured but graceful, the vibrant palate weaves together crunchy red cherry, crushed raspberry, white pepper, licorice and cinnamon alongside firm but polished tannins. Tempting now but hold for complexity. Drink 2018–2030. | Ravera | 94 |
57,774 | spain | Smoky, dark and robust, with blackberry and black coffee on the bouquet. It's full, textured, resiny and tannic on the palate, with blocky blackberry, leather and a pinch of saltiness. Dry, dense and oaky late, this is powerful overall. | Venta Mazzaron | 88 |
95,061 | us | An intensity of petrol-like oakiness on the nose of this wine suggests a youthful coiling that's yet to unravel. Still, plenty of promise is revealed, from robust yet floral elements of golden apple and honey to the effusive back notes of peach. Medium bodied, it finishes crisp and creamy, an expert combination of strength and elegance. Drink now through 2020. | Rochioli Vineyard | 95 |
82,648 | us | Cyclops is 80% Red Mountain Syrah, with Grenache, Mourvèdre and some Roussanne filling out the rest. It might have been forged in steel, as it captures the core of metal and mineral, the stiff tannins, and the compact, dense red and black fruits of the AVA. Bright, tart berry fruit is underscored with light suggestions of clean earth. | Cyclops | 91 |
25,858 | us | A faint yeastiness subsides to expose luxurious aromas of violet, white peach and green herb on this single-vineyard Riesling. Lushly textured with flavors of yellow cherry and stone fruit, it has a steely, minerally tone that persists through the long finish. | Hobbit Hollow Vineyard | 88 |
76,695 | italy | Aromas of scorched earth, pressed rose and a funky note of game lead the nose. The lean, diluted palate offers raisin and a hint of dried black cherry alongside gritty, fleeting tannins. | Riserva | 83 |
98,504 | us | Primary aromas of grapeseed and blueberry are mixed with touches of old clove and dried tobacco on the nose of this blend. Dusty and dried fruit flavors show most intensely on the sip, with extremely strong gingerbread spice. | Quatre Melanges | 86 |
124,382 | south africa | A great value, this Merlot-dominant blend, with splashes of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc exudes ripe aromas and flavors of rich dark fruit and berries jazzed up with layers of cigar tobacco, leather, savory herbs and tree bark. Concentrated and mouthfilling, with a velvety texture, it's a well-balanced wine with fine, but persistent tannins and a lengthy finish. | Three | 90 |
31,290 | argentina | Those familiar with Altocedro's Malbecs know that oak will be a key player. For this 200-case, small-batch wine, the nose offers a blast of barrel power that initially smells like a sawmill. The palate is bold and full, with flavors of buttery oak, vanilla and salty black fruits. There's grip to the finish, which, not surprisingly, tastes woody, dark and minty. Drink through 2022. | Finca Los Gallegos | 91 |
117,649 | austria | There is a wonderful tang of orange zest in this fresh and fruit wine. With its attractive perfumes and flavors of currants it is ready to drink now but could age for a few years. Screwcap. | Kamptaler Terrassen | 88 |
19,340 | us | Graceful acidity balances the big flavor and salty oak of this wine, awash in bite-worthy green apple, tart quince and lemon. The body is medium but expertly textured, providing intense length and weight on the finish. | Grace Benoist Ranch Estate Grown | 88 |
38,026 | us | This wine's thick and buttery aromas range from cashew cream and caramel to honeysuckle and Maui onion. Its powerful acidity cuts through the palate's unctuous and oily qualities, with buttercream and lemon juice flavors combining for a big personality. | Dijon Clone | 90 |
5,011 | us | Truly stunning, the Lewis Estate Riesling from Dunham explodes with fragrant fruits—citrus, melon and tropical. A symphony of subtle accents, such as powdered sugar, candied citrus peel and breakfast tea, this gorgeous bottle belongs with the short list of the very best of Washington's many Rieslings. | Lewis Estate Vineyard | 95 |
111,404 | us | The charming nose of freshly picked berries promises good things to come. Off-dry, but not cloying, the palate is approachable and flirty, with fresh fruit flavors and a crisp finish. Not terribly complex, but overall a good go-to sparkling wine. | Blanc de Noirs | 85 |
128,985 | italy | A blend based on Nerello Mascalese, with a tiny percentage of Nerello Cappuccio, this boasts a bold, compelling bouquet of wild berry, leather, tobacco and a light shading of crushed spice. The mouthfeel is characterized by elegance, power and determination. | Feudo | 93 |
43,742 | us | This is a creamy, tasty, delicious wine, showing a rich mix of vanilla, lemon curd, peach and melon flavors. It coats the tongue generously and has an appealing purity. | Traditions | 88 |
109,064 | france | Using grapes sourced from 50-year-old vines, this is a powerful expression of rich Chardonnay. It has great depth of flavor, with concentrated, intense and ripe yellow and white fruits, spiced from having aged in the wood. Allow to age for over five years. | Les Clos Grand Cru | 93 |
72,703 | romania | This wine is medium straw in color with aromas of freshly cut grass and lemongrass. It's slightly sweet on the palate, with pronounced fruit flavors of lychee and kumquat. | Dreambird | 87 |
65,457 | spain | Aromas of wet cement, plum, blueberry and cherry come with moderate oak. This feels wide and grabby, with no definitive focal point. Spicy earthy slightly exotic berry and plum flavors finish with grabby tannins and juicy acidity. | Gotes del Montsant | 88 |
42,247 | us | A touch blossomy against a core of ripe raspberry and cherry perfume, the nose on this traditional-method Pinot Noir sparkler is particularly alluring. The palate is elegant and fresh, marked by fine, mouthfilling mousse and delicate raspberry-candy finish. | Cuvée Gabriella Brut Rosé | 89 |
97,809 | us | From a producer with a generally good track record for off-dry Riesling comes this delightfully crisp, fruity wine. With a touch of white sugar in the background, it shows brisk flavors of limes, peaches, green apples and vanilla. | Cole Ranch | 87 |
7,321 | italy | Ketchup aromas are pungent and a bit overwhelming. It's too bad because the wine tastes good thanks to its firm structure. | Vigna di Pallino | 81 |
110,087 | france | This wine has a bitter edge to it, although attractive fruit lies underneath. It is juicy, packed with red fruits and acidity, although that surface bitterness is off-putting. | Léon | 84 |
56,922 | us | While super light in color and texture, this old-vine Zinfandel is undaunting, with a subtle intermingling of jammy cherry and mint flavors. Made to commemorate McFadden's 40 years of farming, it's a throwback in color and personality to a different time and place in Zinfandel. | Old Vine-40th Anniversary Edition | 87 |
53,155 | spain | Floral aromas are airy and fun. This is lean, bright and high in acid. Flavors of stony lime and white pineapple finish minerally and fresh, with a light, long, acid-driven finish. | Blanc de Pacs Organic Farming Parellada-Xarello-Macabeu | 86 |
100,883 | us | Exotic yellow-spice notes meet with lean lime pith on the light and crisp nose of this old-vine expression from a historic winery. Meyer-lemon rind and juice show brightly on the palate, where grippy chalkiness complements rich lemon-curd flavors. | Heritage Vines Estate Grown | 91 |
94,871 | us | Complex aromas like cedar, pipe tobacco and pencil lead light up this inky dark wine as concentrated black cherry and blackberry flavors kick in. It's extremely full bodied and the texture is plush, almost thick, coating the mouth with fruit and fine tannins that linger nicely on the finish. | Jewel Collection Series Estate Reserve | 91 |
88,721 | us | A lightly aromatic offering of Cabernet Franc with notes of cherry cola, medicine cabinet, and herbs. The palate leans heavily on the grainy tannic structure with the light fruit flavors accented by tart, fresh acidity | Wild One Estate Grown Cabernet Franc Destiny Ridge Vineyards | 86 |
97,460 | germany | Musky, floral perfume introduces this bright, candied Riesling full of sweet pink grapefruit and tangerine flavors. Crisp acidity freshens the mid palate but the finish is a touch caramelized. Drink now. | Dr. H | 89 |
60,294 | portugal | A ripe blend of local Douro white grapes, this is attractively soft and fruity. It has a warm, creamy texture that encompasses the young fruits. With acidity and a crisp aftertaste, the wine is ready to develop for a few more months. Drink from 2018. | Porrais Branco | 86 |
33,688 | us | This cuvée gets some extra time in 40% new wood, and is bottled unfiltered. Plush blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors, accented with streaks of cola and chocolate, capture your attention. It's a rich tasty forward immediately enjoyable bottle, so go for it now through 2020. | Ribbon Ridge | 90 |
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. | Brut Réserve | 87 |
62,314 | france | The grandest of the Chablis Grand Crus has produced a structured, still very young, wine. With its ripe apple and Bartlett pear fruit and tight, chalky mineral texture, it will be impressive once it unwinds. Drink from 2020. | Les Clos Grand Cru | 94 |
26,575 | us | Bright aromas of macerated cranberries and maraschino cherries along with vanilla and wood spice accents are followed by tart and appealing fruit flavors. The oak gets a bit too prominent. | Reserve Estate Produced | 86 |
18,952 | us | This new designation from Rex Hill is a bit reticent aromatically, but full on the palate, with plummy fruit and a light hint of barnyard. Good texture and nicely threaded flavors roll onto the smooth, lingering finish. | Old School | 91 |
110,522 | us | Big oak surrounds soft layers of earthy mushroom, clove and tobacco, the wine powerfully built and full-bodied in ripeness. Black pepper and a green note of cedar dot the finish. | Reserve | 90 |
34,994 | us | From a vineyard site close to the Pacific Ocean, this bombastically rich wine is hard to resist, with its supple rose and lavender notes that grow more powerful on the palate. It leads with fleshy strawberry flavors, augmenting its ripeness with cardamom and chocolate touches. | Huckleberry Snodgrass | 92 |
71,486 | chile | Stewed red berries and an herbal streak define the nose, which also offers carob and spice notes. The palate feels mostly deep and padded, with layering and flavors of herbs, pepper, spice and plum. A meaty, herbal finish with a tomato paste quality is the final act. | Max Reserva | 89 |
91,533 | new zealand | The 2012 vintage was a cool one in Marlborough, and it shows in this wine, especially when compared to the fine, elegant 2013 Te Koko. This is grassy and herbal, even hinting a bit at green peas, yet still offers a compelling texture and ample length. It may even outlive the 2013, even if it doesn't quite reach the same heights. | Te Koko | 90 |
111,456 | argentina | Smells grassy, jumpy and foxy, and while it sports a decent feel on the palate, it's herbal and tomatoey in terms of flavor, with a vegetal undertone. Green and oaky on the finish. | Reserva | 81 |
80,906 | chile | After a dark, earthy, leathery opening, this blend of Carignan, Grenache and Mourvèdre presents itself as a lively, bright wine with dark fruit flavors, leather, dry spice, oak and a touch of heat on the finish. This is a serious blend with a chewy body and no shortage of power. Drink now–2017. | Outer Limits Beyond Frontiers Apalta Vineyard | 90 |
29,284 | serbia | A blend of 60% Prokupac and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon this Serbian wine smells of red cherry and blackberry. It is full bodied, while tasting of black cherry and blackberry. The finish is fruit filled with a touch of leather. | Sub Rosa | 89 |
123,697 | italy | Made of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, this opulent wine evokes black currant, underbrush and vanilla on the nose. The concentrated palate delivers cassis, toast, tobacco and a black pepper note, while close-grained tannins leave an astringent finish. Drink 2018–2022. | Guado de' Gemoli | 90 |
92,283 | us | At a time when California rosés are marching toward dryness, this one hews to a richer path. It has flavors of raspberries, strawberries and white sugar. | The Count's Selection Pinot Noir | 84 |
106,071 | us | This is likeable for its acidity and savory citrus flavors, which work together to get the tastebuds watering. There's a strong note of sour gooseberry, with a touch of honey in the finish. | Diamond Collection | 85 |
64,789 | us | Light in color, aromas of vanilla, caramel, toast, char and wood spice lead to wood-forward fruit flavors backed by tart acids. The oak seems out of check but it still brings some appeal. | Rosebud Vineyard Red Wine | 87 |
2,928 | us | Dry, with thick tannins housing blackberry, herb and olive flavors. Drink now. | Heart Arrow Ranch | 84 |
27,435 | france | Dry and serious, this firm wine is classic Bordeaux. It has weight, a core of tannins and black currant fruitiness that needs time to fully integrate with the dense structure. Give this exemplary wine another five years. | Vieilles Vignes | 91 |
11,830 | france | This attractively balanced, ripe wine offers rich fruitiness and soft acidity, with apple, pear and greengage flavors. The full mousse brings a creamy character to this ready-to-drink wine from the Aube, the southern part of Champagne. | Sélection Brut | 88 |
3,728 | spain | This smells wild and yeasty, like sourdough bread blended with a hot summer field. Flavors of white fruits and melon are briny, while this closes with dry white-fruit flavors and peppery notes. | Gran Brut | 86 |
115,214 | italy | This opens with alluring aromas of Granny Smith apple, citrus zest and a hint of flint. On the creamy palate, notes of Alpine herb and mineral accent Abate Fetel pear and tangy nectarine. Lively acidity gives it a crisp finish. While enjoyable now, it will also drink well for several years. Enjoy through 2020. | Anna | 91 |
37,751 | us | A superdark color and effusive aromas of wood smoke, raisin and dried fig set the stage for extremely concentrated, ripe fruit on the palate and a thickly tannic texture. The exuberance of the grape and blackberry flavors nicely counterbalances the firm texture. This will age well, so best to drink it after 2020. | Earthquake | 93 |
3,066 | us | Another stellar effort from this terrific new winery. Luscious aromas—stone fruits, candy, wax, peel, honey, cumin, allspice—it just keeps on going. Firm in the mouth, with the same exotic and refined blend of interesting spices and fruits. A tour de force. | Soleil | 94 |
47,560 | italy | This offers scents that recall baked plum, dark baking spice, leather, espresso and a hint of menthol. The round, medium-bodied palate displays mature Morello cherry, fennel seed and coffee while fine-grained tannins provide support. | Poggio Teo | 88 |
41,666 | us | Vin d'été means “summer wine,” and this delicate Cabernet Franc would be the perfect companion to a balmy summer eve. It's unabashedly rustic in style, with touches of leafy herbs, clay and barnyard accentuating crisp black-cherry flavors. Brisk and sprightly on the palate, it finishes long, with a murmur of velvety tannins. Unusual and a bit mysterious, yet truly lovely. | Vin d'été Unfined & Unfiltered | 90 |
79,213 | israel | This wine has a bouquet of cassis, violet and black pepper. Well-integrated flavors of cassis, strawberry preserves, anise, fennel bulb and lavender are set amid silky tannins that feel as if they may go on forever but are surpassed at the finish when fruit flavors pull out all the stops. | Namura Single Vineyard Special Reserve | 90 |
77,161 | portugal | This is a concentrated and ripe wine with a solid structure that will allow it to age. With bold berry fruits and firm tannins, it is still developing. Give this serious wine until 2019. | Tinto | 90 |
20,673 | chile | This is a full and chunky type of New World Chardonnay, with an oily, mildly stalky nose that offers corn and apple aromas. It feels big across the palate and tastes toasted and peachy, with a fresh apple streak for balance. The finish is defined by viscosity and toasty apple flavors. Drink now. | Corralillo | 87 |