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12.5 | White | US | Floral and delicate with a balanced mouthfeel, this PG from historic Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards offers a rounder mélange of flavors and a creamy finish. Good on its own and even better with food. | null | 18 | 84 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2005 Pinot Grigio (Finger Lakes) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazlitt-1852-2005-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-finger-lakes/ | Pinot Grigio | 1,852 | Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards |
13 | Red | US | With its ruby purple color and deep, plummy aromas, this Cab from respected winery Messina Hof is likeable from the start. On the palate, the tannins are good and the fruit and spice integrated. Can hold its own against beef or hearty dishes. | Barrel Reserve | 11 | 84 | Texas | Texas | null | Messina Hof 2005 Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Texas) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/messina-hof-2005-barrel-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-texas/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,005 | Messina Hof |
13.5 | Red | US | Dry, crisp in acids and earthy, this has a dash of Viognier, which brightens what otherwise might be a heavy wine. It has flavors of coffee, blackberries and cherryskins. | null | 14 | 84 | California | Central Coast | Santa Barbara County | Pacific Oasis 2005 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pacific-oasis-2005-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/ | Syrah | 2,005 | Pacific Oasis |
15.2 | Red | US | This Merlot-based blend of Bordeaux varieties is pretty good, with minor drawbacks including excessive softness and an overripe edge to the cherries and mocha. It's elegant and clean. Drink now. | Claret | 25 | 84 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Newton 2003 Claret Red (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-2003-claret-red-napa-valley/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,003 | Newton |
13.5 | Rose | France | This pale rosé features a lovely salmon hue and a light, crisp mouthfeel. Shows some bubble gum aromas and flavors, but also hints of anise, mineral and a dry finish. | null | 10 | 84 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | null | Domaine Houchart 2005 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-houchart-2005-rose-cotes/ | Rosé | 2,005 | Domaine Houchart |
14.5 | Rose | New Zealand | Slightly rubbery or tarry on the nose, this wine does show some simple, ripe cherry flavors on the palate. It's rather full-bodied, not enlivened quite enough by a prickle of carbon dioxide. | Pinot Rosé | 16 | 84 | Marlborough | null | null | Clayridge 2006 Pinot Rosé Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clayridge-2006-pinot-rose-pinot-noir-marlborough/ | Pinot Noir | 2,006 | Clayridge |
14.5 | Red | US | Made from the fanciest clones, this wine tastes a bit stewed, although it has Pinot's silky texture and forward cherry, pomegranate and vanilla oak flavors. Hard to say what went wrong in this cool vintage. | Silacci Vineyard | 40 | 84 | California | Central Coast | Monterey | De Tierra 2005 Silacci Vineyard Pinot Noir (Monterey) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-tierra-2005-silacci-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | De Tierra |
14.5 | Red | US | A dry, country-style wine, rich in ripe red cherry jam flavors. Acidity is high, as it tends to be in this variety, but the tannins are soft and fine. Calls for some smoky, salty ham. | null | 13 | 84 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Stevenot 2004 Tempranillo (Sierra Foothills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevenot-2004-tempranillo-sierra-foothills/ | Tempranillo | 2,004 | Stevenot |
14 | Rose | New Zealand | A rosé of Pinot Noir, Shaky Bridge's 2006 offers floral aromas along with scents of candied cherries. It's plump and juicy in the mouth, lacking complexity but making up for that with vibrant fruit. Drink now. | Rosé | 16 | 84 | Central Otago | null | null | Shaky Bridge 2006 Rosé Pinot Noir (Central Otago) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shaky-bridge-2006-rose-pinot-noir-central-otago/ | Pinot Noir | 2,006 | Shaky Bridge |
13.3 | Red | US | A good example of what Long Island Merlot can be. The nose is full of classic spicy, earthy varietal aromas, and the delicate flavors of cherry and toasted oak offer appealing flavor and body. The tannins are soft and the fruit distinctive. Would be great with seared duck. | null | 16 | 84 | New York | Long Island | North Fork of Long Island | Martha Clara 2002 Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martha-clara-2002-merlot-long-island-north-fork/ | Merlot | 2,002 | Martha Clara |
13.5 | White | US | Oaky and simple, with apricot and tropical fruit flavors and a creamy texture brightened with clean acidity. This is a pretty good price for a fresh Monterey Chard. | null | 11 | 84 | California | Central Coast | Monterey County | Lockwood 2005 Chardonnay (Monterey County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lockwood-2005-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey-county/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Lockwood |
9.5 | Dessert | Canada | Has a pleasurable nose of toasted oak, pear and pineapple, but on the palate, there's a burst of apricot and a syrupy, honeyed weight that overrides its more delicate features. Needs more balance and acidity, but overall, it will be enjoyed by fans of a heavier style of dessert wine. | Limited Edition Icewine | 40 | 84 | Ontario | Niagara Peninsula | null | Magnotta 2004 Limited Edition Icewine Vidal Blanc (Niagara Peninsula) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magnotta-2004-limited-edition-icewine-other-white-vidal-blanc-niagara-peninsula/ | Vidal Blanc | 2,004 | Magnotta |
13.5 | Red | US | A dark garnet color entices with this approachable Merlot, a consistently good producer. Merlot is Long Island's forté and this wine, with its nose of clove, game and minerality, and its smoke, berry and spicy flavors, is an example of the impressive things that can be done there. Integrated and flavorful, it finishes nicely and with elegance. | Unfiltered Reserve | 36 | 84 | New York | Long Island | North Fork of Long Island | Macari 2004 Unfiltered Reserve Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macari-2004-unfiltered-reserve-merlot-long-island-north-fork/ | Merlot | 2,004 | Macari |
14.8 | Red | US | Raspingly dry and toughly tannic, and the cherry fruit is something your mouth has to struggle to find under all that astringency. It may do something with age, if you feel like rolling the dice. | Affinity | 45 | 84 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Robert Craig 2004 Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-craig-2004-affinity-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,004 | Robert Craig |
12 | Rose | US | Thin in flavor, with watery tea and cola flavors and a few drops of cherry essence, this wine has the benefit of extreme dryness and crisp acidity. Those latter qualities go a long way in making up for a lack of fruit, especially at this low price. | Eye of the Toad Dry Pinot Noir Rosé | 10 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma County | Toad Hollow 2006 Eye of the Toad Dry Pinot Noir Rosé Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toad-hollow-2006-eye-dry-pinot-noir-rose-sonoma-county/ | Pinot Noir | 2,006 | Toad Hollow |
15.6 | Red | US | The '03, despite 15.6% residual sugar, tastes sugary sweet in cherries, almost Porty, like something you cooked up for Sunday crepes. | Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine | 50 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma Valley | Louis M. Martini 2003 Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-m-martini-2003-monte-rosso-vineyard-gnarly-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/ | Zinfandel | 2,003 | Louis M. Martini |
11.5 | Dessert | US | A fragrant nose of fig, strawberry and apple entices, and on the palate, it's smooth and subtle. There's a touch too much fig among the waves of lush strawberry, but overall it's an enjoyable dessert wine from a dependable producer. | Icewine | 50 | 84 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Sheldrake Point 2004 Icewine Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sheldrake-point-2004-icewine-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/ | Cabernet Franc | 2,004 | Sheldrake Point |
null | Rose | France | From the estate of Massamier la Mignarde, this pink colored rosé is all froth and candy. Drink it down as an aperitif, don't think too much about its attractive freshness. An arrosoir, by the way, is a watering can. | null | null | 84 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | null | L'Arrosoir à Rosé 2006 Rosé (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/larrosoir-a-rose-2006-rose-vin-pays-doc/ | Rosé | 2,006 | L'Arrosoir à Rosé |
14.5 | Rose | US | Simple, crisp and enjoyable, with watermelon, raspberry, rose petal and spice flavors that finish dry. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo and Viognier. | Muse | 15 | 84 | California | California Other | California | Odisea 2006 Muse Rosé (California) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odisea-2006-muse-rose-other/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Odisea |
13.5 | Red | US | This is a good, regional Cabernet, juicy in blackberry and cherry flavors, with a nice little kiss of oak. It's not complicated and doesn't pretend to be. | null | 24 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Alexander Valley | Murphy-Goode 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2003-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,003 | Murphy-Goode |
13.2 | White | US | This cool vintage wine, with almost no oak, is crisp and young in acids, with gooseberry flavors and a touch of feline influence. It's simple and dry. | null | 24 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Longboard 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longboard-2006-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,006 | Longboard |
null | Rose | France | Easy, medium sweet wine, flavored with strawberries and sugar, light, fresh, with good balancing acidity. Light in body, and great for summer afternoons. | La Roseraie | null | 84 | Loire Valley | Rosé d'Anjou | null | Marquis de Goulaine 2005 La Roseraie (Rosé d'Anjou) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marquis-goulaine-2005-roseraie-rose-danjou/ | Rosé | 2,005 | Marquis de Goulaine |
14.3 | Red | US | This is the winery's 50-50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It's pretty good, but a little unbalanced, with some green tannins that give the cherry-berry flavors a sharp edge. Drink now. | Mernet Reserve | 84 | 84 | California | Napa | Spring Mountain District | Keenan 2003 Mernet Reserve Red (Spring Mountain District) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keenan-2003-mernet-reserve-red-napa-spring-mountain/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,003 | Keenan |
12.5 | Rose | Australia | This rosé is a gorgeous deep rose color--almost a light red. Modest raspberry fruit mingles with a minerally note that's akin to crushed vitamin tablets, then finishes crisp, with mouthwatering acidity. A refreshing summer quaff. | Nine Vines Rosé | 11 | 84 | South Australia | South Australia | null | Angove's 2006 Nine Vines Rosé Grenache-Shiraz (South Australia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angoves-2006-nine-vines-rose-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-shiraz-south/ | Grenache-Shiraz | 2,006 | Angove's |
12.5 | Rose | US | From Carneros Creek, although you won't see it on the label (why not?). Pretty good dry blush, a little bitter and thin, but crisply acidic, with decent cherry skin, pomegranate and vanilla spice flavors. | Vin Gris | 13 | 84 | California | Napa-Sonoma | Carneros | Fleur de California 2006 Vin Gris Pinot Noir (Carneros) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fleur-california-2006-vin-gris-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/ | Pinot Noir | 2,006 | Fleur de California |
13 | Rose | France | This is a 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, a medium- to full-bodied rosé from the southern Rhône that boasts flavors of cherries and wet stone and shows decent length on the finish. | null | 15 | 84 | Rhône Valley | Costières de Nîmes | null | Château Roubaud 2005 Rosé (Costières de Nîmes) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-roubaud-2005-rose-costieres-nimes/ | Rosé | 2,005 | Château Roubaud |
14.2 | Red | US | Except for some sweetness, this is pretty good. It has plush cherry, blackberry, milk chocolate, tobacco and sweet herb flavors, wrapped into ripe, polished tannins. Would be better if not for that sugary aftertaste. A blend of Merlot, Cab, Malbec and Sangiovese. | Merlot Cuvee | 24 | 84 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Deerfield Ranch 2003 Merlot Cuvee Merlot (North Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deerfield-ranch-2003-merlot-cuvee-north-coast/ | Merlot | 2,003 | Deerfield Ranch |
null | White | France | A nearly 50-50 blend, this starts out with Sauvignon in the lead-grapefruit and melon aromas-then adds typical Chenin notes of apple, pear and citrus on the palate. There's just a hint of sweetness (4g/L residual sugar), which imparts some added weight. | Selection Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc | 10 | 84 | Loire Valley | Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France | null | Chamarré 2005 Selection Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc White (Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamarre-2005-selection-sauvignon-blanc-chenin-blanc-white-vin-pays-jardin/ | White Blend | 2,005 | Chamarré |
12 | Rose | US | Light, floral aromas mingled with strawberry lead into a pretty, flavorful wine that's sweet but not cloying. A honeyed mouthfeel and clean finish, along with the affordable pricetag, make it an attractive selection for everyday quaffing. | White | 8 | 84 | New York | New York Other | New York | Brotherhood NV White Zinfandel (New York) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brotherhood-nv-white-zinfandel-other/ | Zinfandel | null | Brotherhood |
12 | Rose | US | Semisweet with flavors of baked apple and honey, this blush wine is made from Catawba, a hybrid of Labrusca and other native species. In general, its character is quite sweet, but the winemakers at Brotherhood have counteracted that with good acidity. The wine has a strong character and is more in the dessert wine sphere, but the flavors are good and the finish appealing. | Harvest Blush Catawba | 7 | 84 | New York | New York Other | New York | Brotherhood NV Harvest Blush Catawba Rosé (New York) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brotherhood-nv-harvest-blush-catawba-rose-other/ | Rosé | null | Brotherhood |
13 | White | US | Elegant, fruity and light on the palate with a mineral edge, this wine is another success from Wölffer. A perfect summer wine with a substantial finish, it offers tingle on the tongue alongside ripe fruit flavors. Unique and likeable. | null | 24 | 85 | New York | Long Island | Long Island | Wölffer 2005 Pinot Gris (Long Island) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wolffer-2005-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-long-island/ | Pinot Gris | 2,005 | Wölffer |
14.1 | Rose | US | Violet-pink in color, this blush has the benefit of extreme dryness, and also shows the high acidity and balance of the appellation. It's not terribly complex or anything, but satisfies for upfront, primary fruit raspberry and cherry flavors. | Rosé of Syrah | 15 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Sta. Rita Hills | Santa Barbara Winery 2006 Rosé of Syrah Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2006-rose-syrah-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/ | Syrah | 2,006 | Santa Barbara Winery |
12.5 | Rose | France | A blend of Merlot, Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon from Gascony, this is an attractive but somewhat simple rosé, featuring a plump mouthfeel and herb-tinged cherry-berry flavors. | Colombelle | 8 | 85 | Southwest France | Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne | null | Producteurs Plaimont 2006 Colombelle Rosé (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2006-colombelle-rose-vin-pays-cotes-gascogne/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Producteurs Plaimont |
15.7 | Red | US | Delicious Zin, ripe and rich in flavor. It floods the palate with milk chocolate, blackberry, cherry and spicy tobacco flavors. While it's a little simple, it rewards for its immediate appeal. | null | 25 | 85 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Peju 2004 Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peju-2004-zinfandel-napa-valley/ | Zinfandel | 2,004 | Peju |
14.6 | White | US | Ripe and oaky, this multi-county Chard has apricot and tangerine flavors, and is dry. It's a little hollow in the middle before finishing with a swirl of spicy toast. | null | 25 | 85 | California | Napa-Sonoma | Napa-Sonoma | Newton 2004 Chardonnay (Napa-Sonoma) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-2004-chardonnay-north-coast-napa-sonoma/ | Chardonnay | 2,004 | Newton |
10.5 | Rose | Italy | Low in alcohol and high in drinkability, this is the kind of fun, informal sparkling rosè you want to pack for a summer picnic (the closure is a bottlecap). The pink hues are more saturated and deeper than most and the nose has some chopped herbs backed by fresh fruit, raspberry, strawberry and cotton candy. | Il | 10 | 85 | Veneto | Veneto | null | Mionetto 2006 Il Rosé (Veneto) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mionetto-2006-il-rose-veneto/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Mionetto |
15.1 | White | US | All stainless steel fermentation allows the natural flavor to shine in this dry, friendly Gewürz. It shows pleasantly varietal flavors of tropical fruits, wildflowers and Asian spices, and finishes dry and clean. | Estate | 16 | 85 | California | Sonoma | Dry Creek Valley | Mill Creek 2006 Estate Gewürztraminer (Dry Creek Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mill-creek-2006-estate-gewurztraminer-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/ | Gewürztraminer | 2,006 | Mill Creek |
14.2 | Rose | US | Simple and easy, with raspberry-cherry, tea and spice flavors. The best parts are dryness and acidity. This is a balanced young wine that will go well with a variety of foods, and the price is fair. | Rosé of Syrah | 12 | 85 | California | Sonoma | Dry Creek Valley | Forth 2006 Rosé of Syrah Syrah (Dry Creek Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forth-2006-rose-syrah-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/ | Syrah | 2,006 | Forth |
14.6 | Red | US | The '03 is a dark, soft, intense wine, with blackberry jam , spiced coffee and rum and cola flavors, but beyond color and fruit, it's a little simple. | St. Jean Estate Vineyard | 50 | 85 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma Valley | Chateau St. Jean 2003 St. Jean Estate Vineyard Malbec (Sonoma Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-st-jean-2003-st-estate-vineyard-malbec-sonoma-valley/ | Malbec | 2,003 | Chateau St. Jean |
null | Rose | France | This has something of the rich, spicy character of red Chinon, but with a lift of cool Loire freshness. It's a winning combination, spoilt by a touch hint of sweetness to finish. | René Couly Rosé | 16 | 85 | Loire Valley | Chinon | null | Couly-Dutheil 2006 René Couly Rosé Cabernet Franc (Chinon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/couly-dutheil-2006-rene-rose-cabernet-franc-chinon/ | Cabernet Franc | 2,006 | Couly-Dutheil |
13 | White | US | Tropical fruit and citrus flavors mingle with a touch of earthy toast in this Chardonnay made in the Blue Ridge region of Virginia. The feel of this wine is light but there's a lingering acidity and assertive fruit character that makes it memorable. Pair it with lighter seafood dishes or enjoy on its own. | Angel | 10 | 85 | Virginia | Virginia | null | Chateau Morrisette NV Angel Chardonnay (Virginia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-morrisette-nv-angel-chardonnay-virginia/ | Chardonnay | null | Chateau Morrisette |
null | Rose | France | With its classic blend of Cinsault and Grenache, this lively rosé has a dusty, southern warmth. It is just on the heavy side, and there is some pepper from the 13.5% alcohol, which spoils the red berry flavors. | La Mascaronne | null | 85 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | null | Château la Mascaronne 2006 La Mascaronne Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mascaronne-2006-la-rose-cotes/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Château la Mascaronne |
12 | Rose | Italy | A 80-20 Sangiovese and Canaiolo rosè blend, this light ruby-colored wine is richly redolent of white cherry, forest berries, white flowers, chalky minerals and herbal tones too. It's floral and fresh in the mouth, clean, informal and easy to drink. | Rosato | 10 | 85 | Tuscany | Toscana | null | Carpineto 2006 Rosato Rosé (Toscana) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2006-rosato-rose-toscana/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Carpineto |
13.5 | Red | US | Despite some good cherry-cola fruit and an overlay of vanilla and toast from new oak, this is fairly one-dimensional. It's easy, gentle, silky and proper, but is fundamentally an everyday wine. | null | 28 | 85 | California | Napa-Sonoma | Carneros | Clos du Val 2005 Pinot Noir (Carneros) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-val-2005-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Clos du Val |
14.5 | Rose | US | Smell this blind and you might just mistake it for a regular Pinot. It's that strong in cherries, raspberries, cola and spice. Feels a little heavy for a rosé, but it's dry and crisp. | Vin Gris of Pinot Noir | 16 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Calera 2006 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Pinot Noir (Central Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calera-2006-vin-gris-pinot-noir-central-coast/ | Pinot Noir | 2,006 | Calera |
14.9 | Red | US | A blend of Syrah, Cab and Petit Verdot, the wine flirts with cooked or stewed fruit flavors, and must have presented the winemaker with all kinds of challenges. Drink now. | Optimus | 50 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | L'Aventure 2004 Optimus Red (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laventure-2004-optimus-red-central-coast-paso-robles/ | Red Blend | 2,004 | L'Aventure |
12 | Rose | Italy | Very difficult to decipher, this is an awkward wine mostly because of its age. Some of the fresh fruitiness you'd expect from a sparkling rosé is left intact thanks to nicely-integrated acidity. Yet, the nose also imparts duller, Graham cracker notes. Yeasty flavors help shape complexity in the mouth. | Brut Rosè | 34 | 85 | Veneto | Veneto | null | Zamuner 1999 Brut Rosè Sparkling (Veneto) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zamuner-1999-brut-rose-sparkling-veneto/ | Sparkling Blend | 1,999 | Zamuner |
14 | Rose | US | This is full-bodied and weighty compared to most of the California rosés in this tasting. If not for the pinkish color, you might think it was a full-fledged Pinot Noir. It has an ample feeling of raspberries and cola, with a scour of tannins. But it's dry and balanced. | Turner Vineyard Pinot | 20 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Sta. Rita Hills | Carr 2006 Turner Vineyard Pinot Rosé (Sta. Rita Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carr-2006-turner-vineyard-pinot-rose-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Carr |
13.5 | White | US | A great buy at this price, with juicy fruit and a rich mouthfeel. Apricot, peach, pineapple, vanilla and buttercream flavors mingle into a spicy finish. | null | 10 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Monterey County | Château Julien 2005 Chardonnay (Monterey County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-julien-2005-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey-county/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Château Julien |
12.5 | White | France | A 50-50 blend of Pinot Gris and Riesling, this is a large-scale wine with aromas and flavors of nuts, anise and baked apples—maybe even a hint of butterscotch. Yet for all that sweet-sounding stuff, there's nothing soft about the hard, stony finish. A tough wine to really come to grips with. | Clos du Val d'Eléon | 31 | 85 | Alsace | Alsace | null | Marc Kreydenweiss 2004 Clos du Val d'Eléon White (Alsace) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marc-kreydenweiss-2004-clos-val-deleon-white-alsace/ | Alsace white blend | 2,004 | Marc Kreydenweiss |
13 | Red | US | So soft and ripe; tastes as sweet as a raspberry tart, with melted milk chocolate, a splash of cassis and dusting of toasted coconut and cinnamon sugar. Tastes great, though not really a dry table wine in the classic sense. Syrah and Mourvèdre. | Roc Michel Fremir Vineyards Rhone Varietal Blend | 22 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Monterey County | Mosby NV Roc Michel Fremir Vineyards Rhone Varietal Blend Red (Monterey County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mosby-nv-roc-michel-fremir-rhone-varietal-blend-red-central-coast-monterey-county/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | null | Mosby |
14.2 | Rose | US | Brings to mind Beaujolais Nouveau, with that fresh, vinous, slightly gassy, high acid fruit that tastes like it's right out of the fermenting tank. With 7% Viognier, the wine is dry and brisk in cherries, raspberries, lime, root beer and vanilla spices. | Syrah Rosé | 16 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | Ortman Family 2006 Syrah Rosé Syrah (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ortman-family-2006-syrah-rose-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/ | Syrah | 2,006 | Ortman Family |
13.5 | White | South Africa | Kumkani offers a very fresh style of Chenin here, with melon, pear and balanced minerality on the palate. There's also a nuance of honey and spice in the wine, which adds complexity. This is a great value and the perfect wine to pair with ethnic Moroccan, Indian or Asian dishes. | null | 10 | 85 | Coastal Region | null | null | Kumkani 2005 Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kumkani-2005-chenin-blanc-coastal-region/ | Chenin Blanc | 2,005 | Kumkani |
13 | Rose | France | A simple fruity quaff that will drink well with cold roast chicken at lunch, through a hot afternoon by the pool and into a late dinner off the grill. Strawberry and watermelon flavors predominate, with a bit of citrus adding zip to the finish. | Rosé | 8 | 85 | Rhône Valley | Côtes-du-Ventoux | null | La Vieille Ferme 2006 Rosé Red (Côtes-du-Ventoux) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vieille-ferme-2006-rose-red-cotes-ventoux/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,006 | La Vieille Ferme |
13.2 | Red | US | Charbono makes a rustic, but long-lived, wine in California. Few specialize in it, but Summers does. The '05 is a big, black, inky wine, as tannic as Petite Sirah but earthier and softer. The flavors are of carob, blackberries and coffee. Totally dry. | Villa Adriana Vineyard | 28 | 85 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Summers 2005 Villa Adriana Vineyard Charbono (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2005-villa-adriana-vineyard-italian-red-charbono-napa-valley/ | Charbono | 2,005 | Summers |
13.5 | White | US | Nice and creamy, with good varietal flavors of well-ripened peaches, pears, apricots and kumquats, enriched with a touch of smoky oak. Finishes with some real richness. | null | 16 | 85 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Sterling 2005 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2005-chardonnay-napa-valley/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Sterling |
14.5 | Red | US | A blend of four coastal counties from Paso Robles to Dry Creek. It's ripe and soft and easy, with blackberry, chocolate, mint and vanilla flavors. | null | 15 | 85 | California | California Other | California | The Show 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/show-2005-cabernet-sauvignon-other/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,005 | The Show |
12 | Rose | Italy | A concept wine made with the American market in mind, Giuliette recalls the pink marble of Verona and, of course, Shakespeare's lovelorn protagonist. The wine drinks well: It's correct and clean albeit lean and watery in the mouth. Aromas recall red berries, peach and white stone. THE BOTTLE SAYS THE WINE IS IMPORTED BY VB IMPORTS IN BROOKVILLE, NY | Giulietta Pinot Grigio Blush | 9 | 85 | null | Delle Venezie | null | Sartori 2005 Giulietta Pinot Grigio Blush Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sartori-2005-giulietta-pinot-grigio-blush-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/ | Pinot Grigio | 2,005 | Sartori |
13 | Rose | US | With its pretty pink color and inviting raspberry sorbet flavor, this is very drinkable. It's light in body and delicately structured, with some slight sweetness in the finish. | Mourvedre Rosé | 16 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Contra Costa County | Cline 2006 Mourvedre Rosé Mourvèdre (Contra Costa County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cline-2006-mourvedre-rose-central-coast-contra-costa-county/ | Mourvèdre | 2,006 | Cline |
null | White | France | A blend of lots from Burgundy and the Languedoc, this is a decent little Chardonnay, with pear and melon flavors and hints of honey and cashew. Picks up mild citrusy notes on the abbreviated finish. The fruit is 2005, although it can't say that on the label because of European labeling requirements. | Grand Reserve | 12 | 85 | France Other | Vin de Table Francais | null | Chamarré NV Grand Reserve Chardonnay (Vin de Table Francais) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamarre-nv-grand-reserve-chardonnay-vin-table-francais/ | Chardonnay | null | Chamarré |
null | Rose | Spain | Dry, full and with integrity, this mild-mannered rosado sings in a steady, firm voice. It doesn't go beyond the basics of semicrisp berry flavors and a touch of pepper. It's good wine made from the local Monastrell (Mourvedre), but dialed back; expect no bells or whistles. | Rosado | 9 | 85 | Levante | Yecla | null | Castaño 2006 Rosado Monastrell (Yecla) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castano-2006-rosado-mourvedre-monastrell-yecla/ | Monastrell | 2,006 | Castaño |
13.5 | Rose | US | A little heavy but nonetheless pleasing, this Merlot-Cab Franc blend is dry and full-bodied for a rosé. The cherry-berry and spice flavors are offset by crisp acids and even a dusting of tannins. | Rosado | 23 | 85 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Casa Nuestra 2006 Rosado Rosé (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-nuestra-2006-rosado-rose-napa-valley/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Casa Nuestra |
null | Rose | France | On the sweet side, but balanced with acidity, this wine shows all the freshness of just picked strawberries, and a very pure, clean, crisp aftertaste. No pretensions, just pleasure. | Vallée des Jardins | 10 | 85 | Loire Valley | Rosé d'Anjou | null | Remy-Pannier 2006 Vallée des Jardins (Rosé d'Anjou) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/remy-pannier-2006-vallee-jardins-rose-rose-danjou/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Remy-Pannier |
11.5 | Rose | Austria | The classic, highly crisp (call it acid) rosé of Weststeiermark is an acquired taste, currently a cult in Vienna. Think of its cassis and piercing redcurrant flavors with food (perhaps fish or seafood) and this style makes perfect sense. To drink young, but not too chilled or the acidity kills the fruit. Screwcap | Schilcher Classic | 15 | 85 | Weststeiermark | null | null | Reiterer 2006 Schilcher Classic Blauer Wildbacher (Weststeiermark) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reiterer-2006-schilcher-classic-other-red-blauer-wildbacher-weststeiermark/ | Blauer Wildbacher | 2,006 | Reiterer |
11.5 | Rose | Italy | Forest berry and strawberry nuances take center stage leaving delicate mineral aromas in the background. But there a nice simplicity and understated quality to this raspberry-copper colored rosé that evokes summer picnics and outdoor lunches. There's also a touch of sweetness in the mouth: This is Mezzacorona's first rosé. PLEASE CHECK IF THIS QUALIFIES AS A BEST BUY. I DON'T HAVE THE PRICE. | Rosato | 8 | 85 | null | Vigneti delle Dolomiti | null | Mezzacorona 2006 Rosato Rosé (Vigneti delle Dolomiti) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mezzacorona-2006-rosato-rose-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Mezzacorona |
14.2 | Rose | US | Fun, with fresh, grapy flavors of cherries and raspberries. With its crisp acidity and dry finish, it's a balanced, young, easy-going blush. | Isabel's Cuvée Grenache | 18 | 85 | California | Mendocino County | McDowell Valley | A Donkey and Goat 2006 Isabel's Cuvée Grenache Rosé (McDowell Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-donkey-goat-2006-isabels-cuvee-grenache-rose-mendocino-lake-counties-mcdowell-valley/ | Rosé | 2,006 | A Donkey and Goat |
12.5 | White | US | Sweet flavors of apples, pears and peaches are balanced with a lively acidity in this playful wine. This is not for fans of dry Riesling—it's a little too voluptuous for that—but if you like whites that are a little more decadent, this is a tasty bet. It's an accessible wine and not too complicated, but easy to like. | null | 17 | 85 | New York | Long Island | North Fork of Long Island | Vineyard 48 2005 Riesling (North Fork of Long Island) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vineyard-48-2005-riesling-long-island-north-fork/ | Riesling | 2,005 | Vineyard 48 |
14 | Rose | US | Made from Cab Sauvignon and Franc, this new wine from Viader is dark and dry, and just too full-bodied for a blush. It's almost as heavy as a table red, with blackberry and cherry marmalade flavors. Viader's rosé challenge is to lighten up and not try to make such a serious statement. | DARE Dry | 15 | 85 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Viader 2005 DARE Dry Rosé (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viader-2005-dare-dry-rose-napa-valley/ | Rosé | 2,005 | Viader |
13 | Rose | Italy | Sicily's Count Tasca delivers a Nerello Mascalese-based rosé that reflects the ripe red fruit of his sun-drenched island. Mature aromas of red berries and raspberry set it apart from northern rosés. | Regaleali Le Rose | 10 | 85 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | null | Tasca d'Almerita 2006 Regaleali Le Rose Nerello Mascalese (Sicilia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2006-regaleali-le-rose-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-sicilia/ | Nerello Mascalese | 2,006 | Tasca d'Almerita |
10 | Dessert | US | A sweet wine, with pleasant apricot and vanilla cream flavors, and perhaps its best quality is the acidity, which makes it so clean. | Moscato d'Andrea | 12 | 85 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Robert Pecota 2003 Moscato d'Andrea Muscat Canelli (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-pecota-2003-moscato-dandrea-muscat-canelli-napa-valley/ | Muscat Canelli | 2,003 | Robert Pecota |
14.9 | Red | US | This is a country wine, rustic in texture, with slightly sweet berry and spice flavors. It's strong in acidity and tannins, but there's a certain charm. | Los Robles Vineyard | 16 | 85 | California | Central Valley | Lodi | Watts 2004 Los Robles Vineyard Dolcetto (Lodi) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/watts-2004-los-robles-vineyard-italian-red-dolcetto-central-valley-lodi/ | Dolcetto | 2,004 | Watts |
14.5 | Red | Australia | A bargain blend (62% Shiraz, 38% Grenache) that offers a mouthful of warm cherry-berry fruit and hints of vanilla and pastry crust. Finishes crisp and tart. Drink now. | null | 10 | 85 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | null | Wagtail 2005 Shiraz-Grenache (McLaren Vale) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wagtail-2005-rhone-style-red-blend-shiraz-grenache-mclaren-vale/ | Shiraz-Grenache | 2,005 | Wagtail |
13 | White | South Africa | Toasty vanilla meets bright fruit aromas and flavors in this solid, affordable Chardonnay. It has roundness and complexity, but a good amount of acid keeps it in balance. A well-executed, dependable white that will pair well with almost anything and should be a no-brainer everyday favorite. | null | 8 | 85 | Western Cape | null | null | Two Oceans 2006 Chardonnay (Western Cape) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-oceans-2006-chardonnay-western-cape/ | Chardonnay | 2,006 | Two Oceans |
null | Red | US | Though it is mostly Cab Sauvignon, the blend also includes small percentages of Merlot, Cab Franc and, for unknown reasons, Pinot Noir. Labeled reserve, it has more grip, color and concentration than the winery's regular reds, but apart from generic red fruit and a lightly toasty barrel influence, there's nothing specific, flavor-wise. | Reserve | 30 | 85 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Spangler Vineyards 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Southern Oregon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spangler-vineyards-2004-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-southern/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,004 | Spangler Vineyards |
13.5 | Rose | Australia | This 60-40 blend is oddly perfumed, almost like a hand lotion or petroleum jelly, but its bouquet also features likeable hints of melon and citrus. It's truly dry and more Provençal in style than most Australian rosés, finishing with some chalky minerality. | Single Vineyard Rosé | 15 | 85 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | null | Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2006 Single Vineyard Rosé Shiraz-Grenache (McLaren Vale) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yangarra-estate-vineyard-2006-single-rose-rhone-style-red-blend-shiraz-grenache-mclaren-vale/ | Shiraz-Grenache | 2,006 | Yangarra Estate Vineyard |
13 | White | France | A broad, mouthfilling wine that's somehow a bit restrained at the same time, without that over-the-top quality some Gewürzts develop. It does have a slightly oily texture, with flavors of citrus and spice on the finish. Drink now. | null | 20 | 85 | Alsace | Alsace | null | Hugel 2004 Gewürztraminer (Alsace) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2004-gewurztraminer-alsace/ | Gewürztraminer | 2,004 | Hugel |
14.5 | Red | US | This is sort of an old-fashioned field blend, a mixture of Cabernet, Syrah, Sangiovese and a bunch of other varieties. It's easy to drink and dryish, with upfront cherry-berry and chocolate flavors. | Red Rex | 20 | 85 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma County | Deerfield Ranch 2003 Red Rex Red (Sonoma County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deerfield-ranch-2003-red-rex-sonoma-county/ | Red Blend | 2,003 | Deerfield Ranch |
13.9 | Rose | South Africa | This is a good example of how to work with Pinotage's assertive character in a way that is both inventive and accessible. Here, it adds body and a clean, dry character that balances the appetizing strawberry and honey flavors of the wine. Good acidity adds a lively punch. Overall, this is a great wine with a unique character. | Lookout Rosé | 10 | 85 | Western Cape | null | null | Leopard's Leap 2006 Lookout Rosé Pinotage (Western Cape) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leopards-leap-2006-lookout-rose-pinotage-western-cape/ | Pinotage | 2,006 | Leopard's Leap |
9 | Dessert | Canada | The nose is luscious, packed with heady floral and ripe fruit notes. The wine is viscous; fruit flavors of cranberry and melon give it an interesting character that's not too sweet or cloying. Pair it with sharp cheese or fruit desserts. | Limited Edition Icewine | 50 | 85 | Ontario | Niagara Peninsula | null | Magnotta 2004 Limited Edition Icewine Cabernet Franc (Niagara Peninsula) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magnotta-2004-limited-edition-icewine-cabernet-franc-niagara-peninsula/ | Cabernet Franc | 2,004 | Magnotta |
null | Red | France | This is an unconventional blend that works, with the dark-fruited and firmly structured Cabernet lending depth to the soft, cherry-scented Grenache. It's juicy and lightweight, with a hint of pepper on the finish. | Selection Cabernet Sauvignon-Grenache | 10 | 85 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | null | Chamarré 2004 Selection Cabernet Sauvignon-Grenache Red (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamarre-2004-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-grenache-red-vin-pays-doc/ | Red Blend | 2,004 | Chamarré |
null | Rose | France | A rather too full, peppery wine that has caramel and tannin flavors. The fruit is there, red apples, kiwi acidity and pink grapefruit, but the weight is too much. | null | 15 | 85 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Minervois | null | Château Massamier la Mignarde 2006 Rosé (Minervois) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-massamier-mignarde-2006-rose-minervois/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Château Massamier la Mignarde |
15 | Red | US | A little rough around the edges, but flavorful in ripe cherries, black raspberries and chocolate. Finishes dry and crisp, with loads of Asian spices. | null | 25 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Santa Ynez Valley | Brander 2005 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brander-2005-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/ | Syrah | 2,005 | Brander |
15.9 | Red | US | This 2,200-foot high appellation has a real future for red wines, but it's subject to true vintage variation. There are a lot of distinguishing features here, from the blackberry-cherry fruit to the smooth, complex tannins, but the wine is too ripe in this ultrahot year. Drink now. | null | 20 | 85 | California | Lake County | Red Hills | Eden Crest 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eden-crest-2004-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,004 | Eden Crest |
13.5 | Rose | US | Full-bodied and direct, with a potent hit of cherryskin bitterness carrying cherry, tea, tobacco and spice flavors, this is a very, very dry, crisp wine that really needs food. | Rosato of | 11 | 85 | California | Sierra Foothills | Amador County | Amador Foothill Winery 2006 Rosato of Sangiovese (Amador County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amador-foothill-winery-2006-rosato-of-sangiovese-sierra-foothills-amador-county/ | Sangiovese | 2,006 | Amador Foothill Winery |
13 | Rose | Spain | Dry, dusty and fairly full in fruit, this is a solid entry from Tarragona. The fruit is ripe and veers toward raspberry, while the finish is bolstered by proper acidity. If there's any fault, it's that the palate is a touch pulpy and weighty. | Rosat | 10 | 85 | Catalonia | Tarragona | null | Ví de Nulles 2006 Rosat Rosé (Tarragona) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vi-nulles-2006-rosat-rose-tarragona/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Ví de Nulles |
13.5 | White | South Africa | This full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc offers a heady nose of gooseberry and mango, while on the palate, tropical fruit mingles with herbs, giving it weight and dimension. The mouthfeel is full but not heavy. Imported by Maisons Marques & Domaines USA. | Unfiltered | 18 | 85 | Stellenbosch | null | null | Fleur Du Cap 2006 Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fleur-cap-2006-unfiltered-sauvignon-blanc-stellenbosch/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,006 | Fleur Du Cap |
null | Red | South Africa | null | null | null | 85 | Stellenbosch | null | null | Guardian Peak 2005 Red (Stellenbosch) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guardian-peak-2005-red-stellenbosch/ | Red Blend | 2,005 | Guardian Peak |
13 | Rose | France | Another coppery rosé from the south of France, this one seems more austere than most, nicely packaging delicate cherry and floral notes with anise flavors in a lightweight format. | Grenache Rosé | 11 | 85 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | null | Elephant on a Tightrope 2005 Grenache Rosé Grenache (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elephant-a-tightrope-2005-grenache-rose-vin-pays-doc/ | Grenache | 2,005 | Elephant on a Tightrope |
12.5 | Rose | Spain | If a little left-over sugar doesn't bother you than this wine will register in a positive way. For beginners, the bouquet dances with rose hip, red licorice and cherry notes, and next the palate has real flavor and layering. Yes, it's kind of sweet and manufactured. But it's also got zest and pleasant pomegranate and pink grapefruit flavors. | Rosé | 8 | 85 | Northern Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León | null | Penascal 2006 Rosé Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penascal-2006-rose-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/ | Tempranillo | 2,006 | Penascal |
14.5 | White | South Africa | Imported by American Wine Distributors, Inc. | Vineyards Specific | 20 | 85 | Western Cape | null | null | Matuba 2005 Vineyards Specific Shiraz-Viognier (Western Cape) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matuba-2005-specific-shiraz-syrah-viognier-western-cape/ | Shiraz-Viognier | 2,005 | Matuba |
13.6 | Red | US | The wine is a blend of Santa Maria Valley and Los Alamos Valley. It's more of a textbook Pinot than a thrilling one, with good cherry-spice flavors. | null | 25 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Santa Barbara County | Pacific Oasis 2005 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pacific-oasis-2005-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Pacific Oasis |
12.5 | Rose | France | This copper-hued rosé is clean and fresh, offering simple fruity flavors at a wallet-pleasing price. Light and refreshing flavors reminiscent of watermelon should do well as a summertime apéritif. | Rosé de Cabernet | 7 | 85 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | null | Domaine de la Ferrandière 2006 Rosé de Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ferrandiere-2006-rose-cabernet-cabernet-sauvignon-vin-pays-doc/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,006 | Domaine de la Ferrandière |
11.5 | Rose | Italy | Made with Raboso and Pinot Nero, this is a perky sparkling rosé with a vibrant, brilliant appearance and aromas of pink grapefruit, peach, rose, current berry and a strong emphasis on strawberry. The flavors are simple, with strawberry emerging as most evident, and the wine tastes sweet in the mouth. | Rosè di Valmonte Col di Luna Brut | 17 | 85 | Veneto | Veneto | null | Bellenda NV Rosè di Valmonte Col di Luna Brut Rosé (Veneto) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellenda-nv-rose-valmonte-col-luna-brut-veneto/ | Rosé | null | Bellenda |
null | Red | US | Apart from its impenetrable faux “wax” capsule, this top shelf offering from Belle Vallée is difficult to distinguish from the winery's Willamette Valley cuvée, except for its lofty price. It's light, insubstantial and one dimensional, pleasant to drink but without the depth or detail that you would expect from a prestige bottling. | Grand Cuvée | 55 | 85 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Belle Vallée 2005 Grand Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belle-vallee-2005-grand-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Belle Vallée |
13 | Red | South Africa | From the producer whose labels read like assorted chapters from Melville, this affordable Merlot is good enough, and inexpensive enough, to drink with everything from Tuesday night pizza to Sunday night duck breast medallions. Smooth and mellow with gamy spice and cherry aromas and flavors. Soft finish. Can drink now. | Chapter III Eliza 1868 | 9 | 85 | Western Cape | null | null | Storyteller 2005 Chapter III Eliza 1868 Merlot (Western Cape) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storyteller-2005-chapter-iii-eliza-1868-merlot-western-cape/ | Merlot | 2,005 | Storyteller |
null | Red | US | This unquestionably is a bigger, darker, more concentrated wine than Spangler's regular Merlot. But is it markedly better? I picked up a slightly roasted, slightly burned character to the fruit, and once again, tannins that are thick and chalky. Hints of chocolate and tobacco stretch out the finish a bit, although the fruit goes away quickly. | Reserve | 28 | 85 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Spangler Vineyards 2004 Reserve Merlot (Southern Oregon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spangler-vineyards-2004-reserve-merlot-southern/ | Merlot | 2,004 | Spangler Vineyards |
12.5 | Rose | US | A blend of Sangiovese, Grenache and Syrah, this Washington-grown, Oregon-produced rosé is thick and juicy, with flavors of stone fruits, and a bit of cherry. It's full in the mouth, but turns a little flabby, and finishes with a tight, reduced quality. | Murphy's Law | 12 | 85 | Washington | Columbia Valley | Columbia Valley (WA) | Local Wine Company 2006 Murphy's Law Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/local-wine-company-2006-murphys-law-rose-columbia-valley-wa/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Local Wine Company |
15.8 | Red | US | This is a Zin to drink with BBQ ribs and not get all bent out of shape that it's a little hot and rustic. It's a solidly country wine, dry and earthy-fruity, with good tannins and acids to cut through greasy fats. | Primitivo Clone | 18 | 85 | California | Lake County | Lake County | Beauregard 2005 Primitivo Clone Zinfandel (Lake County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beauregard-2005-primitivo-clone-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/ | Zinfandel | 2,005 | Beauregard |
13.9 | Red | US | A little thin, but pleasant enough, with cherry, raspberry and cocoa flavors and an edge of smoky leather. A Rhône blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Counoise, it's dry and balanced. | Rhone de Robles Red Wine | 19 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Robert Hall 2005 Rhone de Robles Red Wine Red (Central Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-hall-2005-rhone-robles-red-wine-central-coast/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,005 | Robert Hall |
12 | Rose | Spain | If you catch this salmon-colored sweety when it's fresh and chilled, it will fit the bill with ease. It offers spicy gumdrop aromas offset by strawberry, while the flavor profile centers around peach, cherry and melon. Has residual sugar but also enough natural fruit and acids to handle it. | Mediterranean | 6 | 85 | Catalonia | Catalunya | null | René Barbier NV Mediterranean Rosé (Catalunya) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-barbier-nv-mediterranean-rose-catalunya/ | Rosé | null | René Barbier |