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13.9 | Red | US | Bone dry and sharp in acids, this is a blend of Cab Franc and Merlot. Lighter in body, with cherry and oak flavors. It's a gamble if it will soften with age. | Trompettes | 45 | 85 | California | Napa | Mount Veeder | Rubissow-Sargent 2003 Trompettes Red (Mount Veeder) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubissow-sargent-2003-trompettes-red-napa-mount-veeder/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,003 | Rubissow-Sargent |
14.5 | Red | South Africa | Vibrant red fruits, raspberry and dark chocolate meet in this Merlot from South Africa. The structure and acids are good and the wine overall has a firm but balanced character. The finish is long and lush. | null | 13 | 85 | Coastal Region | null | null | Porcupine Ridge 2005 Merlot (Coastal Region) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/porcupine-ridge-2005-merlot-coastal-region/ | Merlot | 2,005 | Porcupine Ridge |
null | White | US | Light flavors of apple and pear come through in this unoaked Chardonnay. Just a splash of Semillon is blended in, but this is an instance where the unadorned fruit, though clean and presentable, lacks weight and varietal distinction. It's simple, light and a bit boring. | Unoaked | 20 | 85 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Spangler Vineyards 2006 Unoaked Chardonnay (Southern Oregon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spangler-vineyards-2006-unoaked-chardonnay-southern/ | Chardonnay | 2,006 | Spangler Vineyards |
14 | Rose | Spain | Lucent to the eye and graced with fresh aromas of watermelon, flowers and fresh green herbs. A bit more candied that desired in the mouth, but still it delivers plum and raspberry flavors. Shows good kick all the way to the finish. | null | 10 | 85 | Northern Spain | Rioja | null | Sonsierra 2006 Tempranillo (Rioja) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonsierra-2006-tempranillo-rioja/ | Tempranillo | 2,006 | Sonsierra |
14 | Red | South Africa | Black pepper, spice, and the unique touch of violet are the hallmarks of this Shiraz from South Africa. The wine has plenty of muscular kick in the flavors but its overall nature is smooth and integrated, and will only get better with aging. Pair with typical Shiraz compliments like lamb or grilled meats. | null | 13 | 85 | Western Cape | null | null | Leopard's Leap 2004 Shiraz (Western Cape) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leopards-leap-2004-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-western-cape/ | Shiraz | 2,004 | Leopard's Leap |
12.5 | Rose | Italy | This Nebbiolo-based rosé from northern Italy offers a brilliant color and refreshing zest in the mouth but lacks overall intensity. There are however delicate notes of small red fruit and white stone and a cookie or peach-cobbler-like tone. Pair with light appetizers and salads. | Chiaro di Luna | 19 | 85 | Piedmont | Piedmont | null | Valdinera 2006 Chiaro di Luna Nebbiolo (Piedmont) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdinera-2006-chiaro-luna-nebbiolo-piedmont/ | Nebbiolo | 2,006 | Valdinera |
11 | Rose | Italy | Bright and vibrant in appearance with ruby highlights, this pretty rosé sparkler has drying aromas of white chalk and stone fruit to make for an elegant ensemble. The wine is simple, genuine, sweet and would make a great appetite opener. | Rosa | 13 | 85 | Veneto | Veneto Orientale | null | Moletto NV Rosa Tocai Rosso (Veneto Orientale) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moletto-nv-rosa-italian-red-tocai-rosso-orientale/ | Tocai Rosso | null | Moletto |
13.5 | Red | US | With some Zin and Petite Sirah, this is deeply hued and full-bodied. Soft and gentle, with melted tannins and low acidity that frame earthy blackberry flavors. | null | 10 | 85 | California | California Other | California | Ironstone 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ironstone-2004-cabernet-sauvignon-other/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,004 | Ironstone |
14.5 | Rose | US | A little heavy, with a sappy, resiny quality, this blush Syrah shows a rustic nature. Yet it's dry, and the bitter cherry and cranberry flavors work well. Try it if you like your rosés more akin to a full-bodied red wine. From Steltzner. | Allison Rosé of Syrah | 18 | 85 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma Coast | Allison 2006 Allison Rosé of Syrah Syrah (Sonoma Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allison-2006-rose-syrah-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-coast/ | Syrah | 2,006 | Allison |
20 | Dessert | US | With cherry, raspberry, chocolate, coffee and vanilla flavors, this Port-style wine is very sweet, and has enough acidity for balance. Drink now. | Vintage Port | 55 | 85 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | Eberle 2003 Vintage Port Port (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2003-vintage-port-port-blend-port-central-coast-paso-robles/ | Port | 2,003 | Eberle |
null | Rose | Austria | A medium dry style, with an onion skin color and a palate that is fresh, very fragrant and crisp under the soft aftertaste. | Blaufränkisch Rosé | 13 | 85 | Neusiedlersee-Hügelland | null | null | Gunter Triebaumer 2006 Blaufränkisch Rosé Blaufränkisch (Neusiedlersee-Hügelland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-2006-blaufrankisch-rose-other-red-blaufrankisch-neusiedlersee-hugelland/ | Blaufränkisch | 2,006 | Gunter Triebaumer |
null | Rose | France | One of the properties owned by the Bunan family, Rouvière's rosé is awkwardly heavy. What it lacks is fresh fruits, what it does have is richness and weight, making its place at the table rather than on the deck. | null | 24 | 85 | Provence | Bandol | null | Château la Rouvière 2006 Rosé (Bandol) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rouviere-2006-rose-bandol/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Château la Rouvière |
null | Rose | France | This 100% Merlot, is soft, full-bodied, with very ripe strawberry and vanilla flavors, in the heavier Bordeaux Rosé style. For a rosé, it is high in alcohol at 13.5%, giving richness and a soft aftertaste. Screwcap. | Pezat | null | 85 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | null | Château Teyssier 2006 Pezat Merlot (Bordeaux Rosé) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-teyssier-2006-pezat-merlot-rose/ | Merlot | 2,006 | Château Teyssier |
null | Red | US | Tart and herbal upon entry, this modest Pinot brings a bit of spicy varietal character with it upon entry. It seems more promising than it ultimately shows, as the finish gets flat and flabby in a hurry. The fruit tails off into a thin, watery pale red. | null | 25 | 85 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Dalla Vina 2005 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dalla-vina-2005-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Dalla Vina |
12.5 | Rose | Italy | A blend of 60% Sangiovese and 40% Syrah, this darkly hued rosé offers plenty of weight; it's muscular, filled with mineral and citrus flavors with just touches of berry and watermelon. | Rosato | 14 | 85 | Tuscany | Toscana | null | Caparzo 2006 Rosato Rosé (Toscana) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caparzo-2006-rosato-rose-toscana/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Caparzo |
null | Red | France | Mainly Merlot, this is a dusty, cassis-scented wine that picks up hints of raisin and chocolate. Shows decent length and soft tannins, making it immediately approachable. | Tradition | 12 | 85 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | null | Chamarré 2003 Tradition (Bordeaux) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamarre-2003-tradition-red-bordeaux/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,003 | Chamarré |
12 | Rose | Italy | Here is an unusual rosé blend of Merlot and Pinot Grigio that tastes much sweeter than most. High sugar helps shape pretty aromas of delicate forest fruits, peach and strawberry: Pale pink in color. Made only for US consumption. | Al Verdi Pink | 8 | 85 | Veneto | Veneto | null | Botter 2006 Al Verdi Pink Rosé (Veneto) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/botter-2006-al-verdi-pink-rose-veneto/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Botter |
15.6 | Red | US | From the interior Redwood Valley appellation comes this slightly stewed Zin, with flavors of cherry and raspberry-pie filling. It's totally dry, and the high alcohol is a fundamental part of the Zin experience. | Piffero Vineyard | 25 | 86 | California | Mendocino County | Mendocino | Edmeades 2004 Piffero Vineyard Zinfandel (Mendocino) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edmeades-2004-piffero-vineyard-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/ | Zinfandel | 2,004 | Edmeades |
14.3 | Red | US | This is fruity, dry and balanced. It's on the soft side, with black cherry, coffee, tobacco and leather flavors that finish with some dusty tannins. It's made for immediate consumption. | null | 25 | 86 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Spann Vineyards 2003 Syrah (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2003-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/ | Syrah | 2,003 | Spann Vineyards |
12 | Rose | France | A 50-50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a full-bodied rosé. Assertive chocolate and cherry aromas and flavors finish dry and slightly dusty with tannin, making it a solid choice with grilled meats, less so with fish. | null | 10 | 86 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Clairet | null | Premius 2005 Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux Clairet) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/premius-2005-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon-clairet/ | Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,005 | Premius |
14.5 | Rose | US | Dry and full-bodied, this polished wine shows pronounced fruit. Bursts with ripe cherry compote, raspberry tea and spice flavors, with an exotic note of candied ginger. One of the better Merlot rosés out there. | Rosé Wine of Merlot | 17 | 86 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma County | Matanzas Creek NV Rosé Wine of Merlot Merlot (Sonoma County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matanzas-creek-nv-rose-wine-merlot-sonoma-county/ | Merlot | null | Matanzas Creek |
14.5 | Red | US | A nice, crisp Pinot. It's not the best of the appellation, but then again, it's not as expensive either. Shows the acidity of the region, with black cherry, blackberry tea, tobacco, cola and spice flavors that finish very dry. Best now. | null | 35 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Sta. Rita Hills | MacMurray Ranch 2004 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macmurray-ranch-2004-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,004 | MacMurray Ranch |
null | Rose | France | Named after owner Julian Faulkner, this wine is full, missing zing perhaps but with good ripe strawberry and dusty dryness. With its citrus aftertaste, it works much better with food than as an aperitif. | Jules | 15 | 86 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | null | Domaine du Grand Cros 2006 Jules Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-grand-cros-2006-jules-rose-cotes/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Domaine du Grand Cros |
14.5 | Red | New Zealand | A slight disappointment from this highly-touted winery, the 2005 Te Muna Road Pinot is certainly complex enough on the nose, where it shows pleasant meaty, peppery, cedary and smoky notes, but features rather tart cherry flavors and a crisply acidic finish. Imported by Kobrand. | Te Muna Road Vineyard | 35 | 86 | Martinborough | null | null | Craggy Range 2005 Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Martinborough) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/craggy-range-2005-te-muna-road-vineyard-pinot-noir-martinborough/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Craggy Range |
12.5 | Red | US | Reserve seems an odd designation for this inexpensive wine, but whatever you call it's a very drinkable, light and balanced, with some interesting highlights. Organically grown grapes—really biodynamic—show some lightly earthy notes. The fruit tails off quickly and the acids take over. Nice quaffer. | Reserve | 20 | 86 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Cooper Mountain 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cooper-mountain-2005-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Cooper Mountain |
null | Red | US | I've really been enthusiastic about this wine in the past, but the 2004 seemed to be missing the richness of 2002 and 2003. Where rough tannins were the challenge in the past, here it's the fruit that has gone into hiding. Fairly generic red fruit flavors, lightly edged with citrus oil, lead into light, slightly chalky tannins. | Fortmiller Vineyard | 45 | 86 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Rogue Valley | Dobbes Family Estate 2004 Fortmiller Vineyard Syrah (Rogue Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dobbes-family-estate-2004-fortmiller-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-southern-rogue-valley/ | Syrah | 2,004 | Dobbes Family Estate |
14.9 | Red | US | Coming off a string of great vintages, Chappellet's '04 Merlot isn't quite in the same league, and the reason has got to be the heat of the vintage, which caused an unusually early harvest. The wine is fruit-forward in cherries and blackberries, very soft and a little simple, but quite delicious and dry. Drink now. | null | 32 | 86 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Chappellet 2004 Merlot (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chappellet-2004-merlot-napa-valley-68646/ | Merlot | 2,004 | Chappellet |
null | Red | France | This blend draws from various Bordeaux communes, the French Pyrenees and Languedoc, resulting in a clean, fruity Cabernet Sauvignon that's fairly priced for the quality. There's a bit of dusty wood upfront, but also solid cassis fruit, which never gets overly tannic or severe. Drink now. | Grande Reserve | 12 | 86 | France Other | Vin de Table Francais | null | Chamarré NV Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de Table Francais) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamarre-nv-grande-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-vin-table-francais/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | null | Chamarré |
14 | Rose | France | This dark salmon rosé--a dry blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre--charms with its aromas of stone dust and strawberries. It's medium-bodied, not as rich as some southern Rhône rosés, but offers pretty strawberry and peach fruit with touches of herbs and minerals. Drink now. | Heritage Rosé | 11 | 86 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | null | Caves des Papes 2005 Heritage Rosé Red (Côtes du Rhône) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-papes-2005-heritage-rose-red-cotes/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,005 | Caves des Papes |
11.5 | White | Canada | Pear, peach and lemon aromas lead on this elegant Riesling. On the palate, it's a combination of sultry sweetness and zip, and the finish is pretty and lingering. It's affordable, too, making it a great everyday wine. Imported by Eber Bros. Wine & Liquor Corp. | null | 12 | 86 | Ontario | Niagara Peninsula | null | Cave Spring 2005 Riesling (Niagara Peninsula) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-spring-2005-riesling-niagara-peninsula/ | Riesling | 2,005 | Cave Spring |
null | Red | US | The winery's reserve Pinot Noir is of a piece with its other two offerings. Light, tart, cranberry-flavored red fruit, lots of acid, lots of tannin and not much in the way of extract. The wine disappears quickly once it hits the palate. | Reserve | 35 | 86 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Belle Vallée 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belle-vallee-2005-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Belle Vallée |
12.5 | White | South Africa | Fresh, grassy and clean, this Sauvignon Blanc offers light citrus and tropical fruit flavors and is a fitting companion to fresh seafood dishes and chicken summer salads. The finish is zippy with a touch of spice and the price is right for everyday drinking. | null | 13 | 86 | Stellenbosch | null | null | Beau Joubert 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beau-joubert-2006-sauvignon-blanc-stellenbosch/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,006 | Beau Joubert |
13.8 | Red | US | Nice Syrah, dry and fruity, with a peppery edge to the blackberry, raspberry, coffee and roasted meat bone flavors. There's a rusticity to the tannins, which are gritty and chewy. | French Camp Vineyard | 21 | 86 | California | Central Coast | San Luis Obispo County | Lane Tanner 2004 French Camp Vineyard Syrah (San Luis Obispo County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lane-tanner-2004-french-camp-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-san-luis-obispo-county/ | Syrah | 2,004 | Lane Tanner |
13.4 | Rose | US | A blend of Syrah and Grenache, this is from giant Diageo. It's a pretty good wine, nice and dry, and while it's a little soft, it shows control in the herbs and earthiness that balance the fruit. The all-important mouthfeel is silky and delicate. | Dry | 15 | 86 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Vinavera 2005 Dry Rosé (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinavera-2005-dry-rose-napa-valley/ | Rosé | 2,005 | Vinavera |
null | Rose | France | Quite an innovation from a major Bordeaux chateau – a rosé bottled with a screw top, albeit a very smart, de luxe design. This is a vivid pink colored wine, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, crisp, fresh, tasting of wild strawberries, a great summer wine. | Le Rosé de Malartic | null | 86 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | null | Château Malartic-Lagravière 2006 Le Rosé de Malartic Red (Bordeaux Rosé) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malartic-lagraviere-2006-le-rose-red-rose/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,006 | Château Malartic-Lagravière |
null | Red | US | This is the least expensive of Belle Vallée's current Pinot Noirs, and far and away the best value. It's bright and spicy, fragrant with sweet-smelling berries, cherries and grapes. Forward and fruity, it is a fine choice for sipping on the deck. | null | 22 | 86 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Belle Vallée 2005 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belle-vallee-2005-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Belle Vallée |
14.2 | Red | US | Made from all five Bordeaux reds, based on Merlot, this is rich and soft. You get plenty of blackberry, cherry, plum, milk chocolate and spicy, oaky flavors, and a dry finish. Drink now. | Lot 23 Meritage | 10 | 86 | California | Napa-Sonoma | Sonoma-Napa | Cameron Hughes 2002 Lot 23 Meritage Red (Sonoma-Napa) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cameron-hughes-2002-lot-23-meritage-red-napa-sonoma-napa/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,002 | Cameron Hughes |
14.2 | Red | US | This is Paraiso's basic Pinot, and it's okay, a good expression of the variety at a decent price. It's clean, crisp and dry, with a silky texture framing cherry, root beer, cola and cinnamon spice flavors. | null | 20 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Santa Lucia Highlands | Paraiso Vineyards 2004 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paraiso-2004-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/ | Pinot Noir | 2,004 | Paraiso Vineyards |
12.9 | White | US | This has a sugary sweetness to the fruit; it may be as high as 1.5 or 2% residual sugar. Sweet pear and baked apple dominate, so serve it cold. It could be a fine accompaniment to sweet/spicy Southeast Asian cuisine. Simple, fruity, but appealing to many palates. | null | 18 | 86 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Maysara 2006 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maysara-2006-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Gris | 2,006 | Maysara |
11.8 | Rose | US | This is not a truly dry style; the relatively low (11.6%) alcohol is backed with a palate impression that is a bit sweet, but the wine retains enough acid to provide balance. It's a forward, fruity, round and flavorful, consumer-friendly style. It would work well with spicy food if served chilled. | Rosé of Sangiovese | 14 | 86 | Washington | Columbia Valley | Yakima Valley | Maryhill 2005 Rosé of Sangiovese Sangiovese (Yakima Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2005-rose-sangiovese-columbia-valley-yakima/ | Sangiovese | 2,005 | Maryhill |
14.1 | White | US | The '05 is a good wine, a little thin in peach and pineapple fruit, with a strong overlay of toasty, spice oak and a vanilla cream mouthfeel. | Estate | 26 | 86 | California | Napa | Oak Knoll District | Monticello Vineyards 2005 Estate Chardonnay (Oak Knoll District) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monticello-2005-estate-chardonnay-napa-oak-knoll-district/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Monticello Vineyards |
13 | Rose | Italy | Five grapes are blended (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese with small percentages of Syrah and Teroldego) to achieve a light red/ruby colored wine with big cherry, blueberry, strawberry and almond aromas. There's a distinct herbal or medicinal note buried within as well. It appears slightly closed on the palate but does deliver structure and acidity. PLEASE CHECK PRICES SINCE. | Patrimonio | null | 86 | Tuscany | Bolgheri | null | Antonino Tringali-Casanuova 2005 Patrimonio Rosé (Bolgheri) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antonino-tringali-casanuova-2005-patrimonio-rose-bolgheri/ | Rosé | 2,005 | Antonino Tringali-Casanuova |
12 | White | France | Lean, minerally, even a bit austere, this is the sort of crisp, mouthwatering drink that used to be more common in the Alsace section of retail shops. Racy lime flavors pair with riper notes of apples and pears, then finish dry. Best on its own, or perhaps with simply prepared lean-fleshed fish such as flounder or sole. Drink now. | Gentil | 11 | 86 | Alsace | Alsace | null | Hugel 2004 Gentil White (Alsace) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2004-gentil-white-alsace/ | White Blend | 2,004 | Hugel |
12.5 | Rose | France | As one might expect from a co-op wine, this pale coppery rosé lacks the concentration necessary for greatness, but it remains a fresh, well-made wine, offering anise, mineral and garrigue notes and a mouthwatering finish. | null | 10 | 86 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | null | L'Estandon 2005 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lestandon-2005-rose-cotes/ | Rosé | 2,005 | L'Estandon |
10 | Dessert | US | Apricots and honey on the nose lead this rich but balanced dessert wine. Made with the fragrant Vidal Blanc grape, the wine shows an elegant balance of sweetness and fresh acidity. | Winterwine | 25 | 86 | Rhode Island | Southeastern New England | null | Sakonnet 2003 Winterwine Vidal Blanc (Southeastern New England) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sakonnet-2003-winterwine-other-white-vidal-blanc-southeastern-new-england/ | Vidal Blanc | 2,003 | Sakonnet |
13.6 | Red | US | This is a superripe young wine, brimming with cherry, cocoa, tobacco and oak flavors, with a slightly raisiny finish. The tannins are soft and yielding, but there's a good bite of acidity for balance. Drink now. | null | 32 | 86 | California | Napa | Mount Veeder | Rubissow-Sargent 2003 Merlot (Mount Veeder) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubissow-sargent-2003-merlot-napa-mount-veeder/ | Merlot | 2,003 | Rubissow-Sargent |
13 | Rose | Italy | Red berry fruit, raspberry and almonds characterize the nose but there's also a hint of sherry that may denote overripe fruit. The wine is lean but vibrant in the mouth and would pair well with informal foods. | Rosé Cerasuolo | 9 | 86 | Central Italy | Abruzzo | null | Talamonti 2005 Rosé Cerasuolo Montepulciano (Abruzzo) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2005-rose-cerasuolo-italian-red-montepulciano-abruzzo/ | Montepulciano | 2,005 | Talamonti |
13.5 | Red | Australia | Only 6% Grenache, so labeling it as a blend seems as much marketing as reality. Seems like a lightweight Shiraz, offering up blueberry and blackberry fruit, a creamy, lush texture but not much depth. Finishes with a touch of spice and mouthwaterng acids. Drink now. | Gamekeeper's Reserve | 12 | 86 | South Australia | Barossa | null | St Hallett 2005 Gamekeeper's Reserve Shiraz-Grenache (Barossa) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-hallett-2005-gamekeepers-reserve-rhone-style-red-blend-shiraz-grenache-barossa/ | Shiraz-Grenache | 2,005 | St Hallett |
14.3 | White | US | Spann's bottling of these two varieties has been remarkably consistent, producing a delicious, easy wine with some real sophistication. It's filled with fruit, showing ripe apple sauce, pineapple, lime and vanilla flavors, brightened with crisp acidity. | Chardonnay-Viognier | 20 | 86 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma County | Spann Vineyards 2005 Chardonnay-Viognier White (Sonoma County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2005-chardonnay-viognier-white-sonoma-county/ | White Blend | 2,005 | Spann Vineyards |
null | White | US | There's a bit of Sémillon in the blend, but this comes through as a fresh and simple style of Sauvignon. Grapefruit, lime and a flash of pineapple give the fruit some dynamic interest, but it tails off quickly into a thin finish with a palate impression of sweetness, though the residual sugar is listed at zero. | null | 17 | 86 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Spangler Vineyards 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Southern Oregon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spangler-vineyards-2006-sauvignon-blanc-southern/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,006 | Spangler Vineyards |
13 | White | South Africa | Crisp, clean and lively, this is a fresh-style Chardonnay with flavors of grapefruit and lemon. Good acidity and weight and lots of flavor make it an exciting everyday choice and good food pairing wine. | Organic | 10 | 86 | Western Cape | null | null | Sonop 2006 Organic Chardonnay (Western Cape) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonop-2006-organic-chardonnay-western-cape/ | Chardonnay | 2,006 | Sonop |
12 | Rose | Greece | This pretty, medium-cranberry-colored rose from Domaine Skouras in Greece's Pelopponese is lively but not flimsy—it features earthy, mouthwatering flavors of raspberry and spice, set aloft by playful acid and citrus undertones. Like many of Greece's affordable white and rose wines, this quaff is food-friendly and refreshing—perfect for a warm-weather lounge and paired with nearly every dish imaginable. Think a pasta with spicy red sauce or a more delicate seafood entree. Imported by Diamond Importers Inc. | Zoë! | 11 | 86 | Peloponnese | null | null | Skouras 2006 Zoë! Rosé (Peloponnese) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skouras-2006-zoe-rose-peloponnese/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Skouras |
13.5 | Red | US | What a great job Sebastiani has done here. It's everything you want in an affordable Sonoma Zin. Soft and rich in blackberry, cherry, cola, vanilla and Asian spice flavors, it's for immediate drinking. | null | 15 | 86 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma County | Sebastiani 2005 Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2005-zinfandel-sonoma-county/ | Zinfandel | 2,005 | Sebastiani |
null | Rose | France | Salmon grey in color, here's a rosé with structure. With its dusty tannins, flavor of pink grapefruit and young, cranberry flavored fruit, this needs time – put a bottle aside for 2008. | null | 14 | 86 | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | null | Commanderie de la Bargemone 2006 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/commanderie-bargemone-2006-rose-coteaux-daix-en/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Commanderie de la Bargemone |
12.3 | Dessert | US | Named after Yquem (get it?), this is a very sweet but fairly simple dessert wine with 15.2% residual sugar and 12.3% alcohol. It has flavors of apricot jam and vanilla bean, and is pretty soft. Easy to like because of the clean sweetness. | EKEM Sauvignon Blanc Musqué | 50 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Monterey | De Tierra 2005 EKEM Sauvignon Blanc Musqué Sauvignon Musqué (Monterey) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-tierra-2005-ekem-sauvignon-blanc-musque-central-coast-monterey/ | Sauvignon Musqué | 2,005 | De Tierra |
14.9 | Red | US | The main palate impression is a sharpness that cuts across the incredibly ripe cherry-pie, chocolate and cassis-laced coffee flavors. Other than that, this is a fairly standard ripe, oaky, plush Napa Cab. Drink now. | Reserve | 60 | 86 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | R & B Cellars 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/r-b-cellars-2003-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,003 | R & B Cellars |
12.5 | Rose | Italy | Here's a pale pink rosé made with traditional Veronese grapes (Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara) that imparts nice floral tones and aromas of small forest fruit. Delicate overall, there are some sharper, spicier highlights in the mouth where the wine shows good length. | L'Infinito Chiaretto | null | 86 | Veneto | Bardolino | null | Santi 2006 L'Infinito Chiaretto Red (Bardolino) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santi-2006-linfinito-chiaretto-red-bardolino/ | Red Blend | 2,006 | Santi |
13.5 | Rose | Italy | Here is a raspberry colored rosé (fermented on the skins for 12 hours) with berry aromas and notes of white chocolate, almond and wild cherry. Overall, it offers nice intensity despite a tiny point of sulfur that never blows off. Crisp and clean on the finish. | Cerasuolo | 14 | 86 | Central Italy | Abruzzo | null | Jasci 2006 Cerasuolo Montepulciano (Abruzzo) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jasci-2006-cerasuolo-italian-red-montepulciano-abruzzo/ | Montepulciano | 2,006 | Jasci |
12.5 | White | France | Easy-drinking, this plump wine offers scents of apple, citrus, honey and similar flavors. It's a cleanly made, fruity quaffer that finishes with a touch of anise. Drink now. | Cuvée Anne-Laure | 12 | 86 | Alsace | Alsace | null | Arthur Metz 2005 Cuvée Anne-Laure Pinot Blanc (Alsace) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arthur-metz-2005-cuvee-anne-laure-pinot-blanc-alsace/ | Pinot Blanc | 2,005 | Arthur Metz |
13 | Rose | Spain | Typcial of Navarran rosado, this is fuller in color and weight but still holds true to the region's textbook crispness and freshness. It has fairly big flavors or raspberry and citrus, with a rousing finish. A little more elegance and refinement and we'd be even happier. | Artazuri Rosado | 10 | 86 | Northern Spain | Navarra | null | Bodegas Artazu 2006 Artazuri Rosado Garnacha (Navarra) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-artazu-2006-artazuri-rosado-grenache-garnacha-navarra/ | Garnacha | 2,006 | Bodegas Artazu |
14.5 | White | US | Ripe in pineapples and pears, creamy and well-oaked, this is a pretty good Chard, with a dried herb edge to the fruit. It finishes with a soft, peaty earthiness. | null | 29 | 86 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Chappellet 2005 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chappellet-2005-chardonnay-napa-valley/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Chappellet |
14.7 | White | US | Tasted alongside the winery's more expensive vintage bottlings, this one's so close, you can hardly tell the difference. It's very dry and oaky, with a bracing minerality to the kumquat and pineapple flavors. | Bistro Classic | 19 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Santa Barbara County | Cottonwood Canyon NV Bistro Classic Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottonwood-canyon-nv-bistro-classic-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/ | Chardonnay | null | Cottonwood Canyon |
14.8 | Red | US | This Syrah-Pinot Noir blend shows elements of both. It's interesting, a work in progress, with the silky, light body and cherry-cola flavors of a coastal Pinot, and a grippy edge of tannin. Good structure, with some complexity. Drink now. | Syroir | 38 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Cottonwood Canyon 2001 Syroir Red (Central Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottonwood-canyon-2001-syroir-red-central-coast/ | Red Blend | 2,001 | Cottonwood Canyon |
14.9 | Red | US | Getting old and pale, but there's good, crisp acidity, and the wine is clean and vibrant. Although it's a bit thin, the flavors, of dried raspberries and cherries, sweet leather and anise, are interesting. | null | 39 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Santa Maria Valley | Cottonwood Canyon 2001 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottonwood-canyon-2001-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,001 | Cottonwood Canyon |
11 | Rose | Italy | This producer tends to make deeply aromatic wines and this Pinot Noir-based rosé is no exception. Floral tones of pink rose, honeysuckle, peach blossom and white stone are generous and inviting. It's lean but creamy in the mouth. | Spumante Rosé | 18 | 86 | Veneto | Veneto | null | Canella NV Spumante Rosé Pinot Nero (Veneto) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canella-nv-spumante-rose-pinot-noir-nero-veneto/ | Pinot Nero | null | Canella |
13.5 | White | US | There's no one who won't like this wine. It's dryish, crisply tart and clean, with creamy lemongrass, pineapple and vanilla custard flavors. What a great value. | null | 10 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Monterey County | Château Julien 2005 Pinot Grigio (Monterey County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-julien-2005-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-central-coast-monterey-county/ | Pinot Grigio | 2,005 | Château Julien |
14.4 | Red | US | Soft and fruity, this is a nice drinking, somewhat complex Cab, with a lush texture framing flavors of chocolate-covered cherry candy, blackberry tea and cappuccino with a dash of Kahlúa. It's entirely ready now. | Five Barrels | 40 | 86 | California | Sonoma | Alexander Valley | Spann Vineyards 2004 Five Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2004-five-barrels-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,004 | Spann Vineyards |
13.9 | Rose | US | One of the lightest-colored wines of our tasting, this blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignon is not light in flavor. It's a spicy, mouth-watering wine, with brisk acids and pleasant berry-cherry fruit. | ReZerve | 10 | 86 | California | Sierra Foothills | Amador County | Sobon Estate 2006 ReZerve Rosé (Amador County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobon-estate-2006-rezerve-rose-sierra-foothills-amador-county/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Sobon Estate |
14.5 | Red | South Africa | null | SMG | 28 | 86 | Western Cape | null | null | Guardian Peak 2004 SMG Red (Western Cape) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guardian-peak-2004-smg-red-western-cape/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,004 | Guardian Peak |
null | White | US | Another successful Chard from Gruet. On the nose is a round, creamy wave of toasted oak and hazelnut, followed up by solid flavors of pear and grapefruit. This balances nicely between buttery and dry, offering depth and dimension with a clean character. Pour this with a variety of dishes from poultry to seafood salad—it's flexible and fun. | Barrel Select Unfiltered | 20 | 86 | New Mexico | New Mexico | null | Gruet 2005 Barrel Select Unfiltered Chardonnay (New Mexico) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gruet-2005-barrel-select-unfiltered-chardonnay-new-mexico/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Gruet |
12.5 | Rose | Italy | This southern Italian rosé boasts a pretty pink rose color and inviting aromas of stone fruit, cranberry, flower petal and almond. It has a creamy texture, sweetness and a broader structure that promises to match to appetizers and summer barbequed foods. | Rosato | 14 | 86 | Southern Italy | Salento | null | Masseria Altemura 2004 Rosato Negroamaro (Salento) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masseria-altemura-2004-rosato-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/ | Negroamaro | 2,004 | Masseria Altemura |
13 | White | South Africa | This crisp style of Chenin features tropical fruit, pineapple and pear flavors and an overall balanced, rounded character. At this price and with its food-friendly balance of acid and weight, the wine is a great everyday choice and will pair well with chicken salad or hard cheeses like an English Derby. | null | 8 | 86 | Coastal Region | null | null | Fairvalley 2005 Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fairvalley-2005-chenin-blanc-coastal-region/ | Chenin Blanc | 2,005 | Fairvalley |
null | White | US | This is quite tart, tasting much like fresh pears drenched in lemon juice. That said, it is clean, crisp and varietal. With the right food (possibly even oysters) it could cut through nicely; but as a stand-alone Pinot Gris it lacks flesh and depth. | Vanjohn Vineyard | 18 | 86 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Dobbes Family Estate 2005 Vanjohn Vineyard Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dobbes-family-estate-2005-vanjohn-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Gris | 2,005 | Dobbes Family Estate |
13 | Rose | France | A much better effort than the previous vintage, with a plump, easygoing mouthfeel and bright, fruit-forward flavors. It's a bit obvious, but friendly and fresh. Drink now. | Sabine | 10 | 86 | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | null | Bieler Père et Fils 2006 Sabine Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bieler-pere-fils-2006-sabine-rose-coteaux-daix-en/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Bieler Père et Fils |
13.9 | White | US | It tastes like it's still fermenting, with the fizzy feeling the French call pettilant, while the flavors are of gooseberries, lemongrass, pineapple juice and vanilla. Finishes slightly sweet. | Early Release | 14 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Santa Ynez Valley | Brander 2006 Early Release Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brander-2006-early-release-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,006 | Brander |
null | Rose | France | From the island of Corsica, this was our pick of the Chamarré wines, combining stony, smoky aromas with flavors of strawberries and herbs. It's a copper-colored rosé that finishes fresh, with a hint of anise. | Selection | 10 | 86 | Vin de Pays de l'Ile de Beauté | null | null | Chamarré 2005 Selection Grenache-Shiraz (Vin de Pays de l'Ile de Beauté) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamarre-2005-selection-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-shiraz-vin-pays-lile-beaute/ | Grenache-Shiraz | 2,005 | Chamarré |
13.5 | Red | US | A blend of the two Cabs, this is less ripe and lower in alcohol than most Cabs from, say, Napa or Paso Robles. It has a minty, green olive taste to the cherries and cassis, and is very soft and drinkable. | null | 32 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Santa Ynez Valley | Brander 2005 Bouchet (Santa Ynez Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brander-2005-other-red-bouchet-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/ | Bouchet | 2,005 | Brander |
14.5 | Red | US | A pretty good country-style red, with pleasant cherry and tobacco flavors and nice acidity and tannins. The acidity will help it negotiate cheese, olive oil and red meats. | Montepulciano | 31 | 86 | California | Central Valley | Lodi | Watts 2004 Montepulciano Red (Lodi) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/watts-2004-montepulciano-red-central-valley-lodi/ | Red Blend | 2,004 | Watts |
12.1 | Rose | US | This poised salmon-amber rosé blend is a refreshing alternative to the old-school sweet rose of the past. The nose exudes peaches, apricots and cherries while on the palate, the wine is largely dry and balanced with a minerally, lime finish. That's not to say the wine lacks complexity; it's weightier on the tongue than many of the flirtier rosés and may be a touch ponderous for fans of tingling styles. A balance between crispness and complexity means it will pair well with diverse dishes and make a wonderful bridge wine from flavor to flavor. Think salmon, summer salads and grilled herb chicken. | null | 14 | 86 | New York | Long Island | The Hamptons, Long Island | Wölffer 2006 Rosé (The Hamptons, Long Island) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wolffer-2006-rose-long-island-hamptons/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Wölffer |
13.5 | Red | US | The fruit jumps out and says, “drink me now.” This is a no-frills, unpretentious party-style of Pinot, but unlike most of the cheap California stuff it has some weight behind its fruit. Pleasing black cherry and blackberry flavors are right up front, with sturdy tannins providing a solid foundation. | Whole Clister Fermented | 18 | 86 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley Vineyards 2006 Whole Clister Fermented Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willamette-valley-2006-whole-clister-fermented-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,006 | Willamette Valley Vineyards |
null | Red | South Africa | This Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend is another example of how South African winemakers have mastered the art of the blend. A lighter-style red with great structure, bright fruit flavors and a juicy overall character, it is both accessible and adaptable to varied tastes. There's complexity but the wine has a soft touch. Drink now. | Frontier | null | 86 | Stellenbosch | null | null | Guardian Peak 2005 Frontier Red (Stellenbosch) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guardian-peak-2005-frontier-red-stellenbosch/ | Red Blend | 2,005 | Guardian Peak |
12.5 | Rose | Australia | A dry rosé of Pinot Noir made in a truly savory style, this wine features touches of peach, melon and citrus, but comes across as unusually stony and minerally. The crisp, dry finish will offer plenty of summer refreshment. | Rosé | 18 | 86 | Victoria | Victoria | null | Green Point 2006 Rosé Pinot Noir (Victoria) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/green-point-2006-rose-pinot-noir-victoria/ | Pinot Noir | 2,006 | Green Point |
13.5 | White | New Zealand | A solid effort, but given the resources of the parent company, there's no reason why this couldn't be better. Passion fruit and grapefruit aromas lead off, followed by modest peach and melon flavors that finish sternly citric and somewhat green. Imported by Pacific Wine Partners. | Icon | 22 | 86 | Marlborough | null | null | House of Nobilo 2006 Icon Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/house-nobilo-2006-icon-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,006 | House of Nobilo |
13.5 | Rose | Australia | There's an herbaceous note to this wine's bouquet suggestive of bell pepper, but thankfully, it's not a dominant aroma--there's also plenty of cherry fruit. It's predominantly Merlot, with some Grenache blended in, and the result marries cherries with leafy, tobacco-like flavors. | Hazard Hill | 12 | 86 | Western Australia | Western Australia | null | Plantagenet 2006 Hazard Hill Rosé (Western Australia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plantagenet-2006-hazard-hill-rose-western/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Plantagenet |
14.3 | Red | US | I wish there were more fruity concentration here, because the individual parts are quite good. There's beautifully ripe, sweet tannins, fine acidity, polished smoky oak, and pretty cherry, plum and violet flavors that could use a boost in the middle palate through the finish. | Unfiltered | 55 | 86 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Newton 2002 Unfiltered Merlot (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-2002-unfiltered-merlot-napa-valley/ | Merlot | 2,002 | Newton |
null | Rose | France | Distinctive white currant aromas on this Cabernet Sauvignon rosé. It is full of currants and fresh acidity, but with a typical Cabernet structure of tannins, and a background of dryness. At the end, the acidity is dominant. | Le Rosé du Domaine | 8 | 86 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays de L'Aude | null | Domaine Jammes 2006 Le Rosé du Domaine Rosé (Vin de Pays de L'Aude) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jammes-2006-le-rose-vin-pays-laude/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Domaine Jammes |
null | Rose | France | This palest of rosés is as fresh and light as its color. A blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Tibouren, it is low in alcohol (12%) and touched with pink grapefruit acidity and caramel. | L'Alycastre | null | 86 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | null | Domaine de la Courtade 2006 L'Alycastre Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-courtade-2006-lalycastre-rose-cotes/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Domaine de la Courtade |
13.5 | Red | New Zealand | Starts off distinctly herbal, but also gushing with cherry fruit—a complex, intriguing blend. The flavors seem somewhat simpler, combining black cherries with chocolate, but also a lemony streak of acidity. Finishes crisp, without much tannin. Drink now. | null | 28 | 86 | Marlborough | null | null | Clayridge 2005 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clayridge-2005-pinot-noir-marlborough/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Clayridge |
14.5 | Red | South Africa | Winemaker Charles Hopkins has a fondness for the more austere Saint-Émilion style, and it shows in this taut but expressive Merlot. Though restrained and elegant, the wine exhibits energetic aromas of red fruit and spice, and on the palate is rounded out by hints of chocolate and coffee. Pair with lamb or duck. | Tijgerberg | 20 | 86 | Durbanville | null | null | De Grendel 2005 Tijgerberg Merlot (Durbanville) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grendel-2005-tijgerberg-merlot-durbanville/ | Merlot | 2,005 | De Grendel |
13.3 | White | South Africa | Tropical fruit and apple on the nose and palate place this wine firmly on South African soil, and that's a good thing--Sauvignon Blancs from South Africa are the perfect balance of lush fruit and crisp, clean minerality. The wine is fresh and friendly, but has character. Imported by Quintessential Family of Wines, LLC. | null | 13 | 86 | Stellenbosch | null | null | Simonsig 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/simonsig-2006-sauvignon-blanc-stellenbosch/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,006 | Simonsig |
14.8 | White | US | Shows off Viognier's exotic style. An opulent, dry wine bursting with honeysuckle, apricot jam and lime flavors, with a cinnamon spice finish. Brisk acidity makes it all clean and bright. | Damiano Vineyard | 23 | 86 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Stark 2005 Damiano Vineyard Viognier (Sierra Foothills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-2005-damiano-vineyard-viognier-sierra-foothills/ | Viognier | 2,005 | Stark |
13.5 | Rose | France | A solid effort, Mas Carlot's 2006 rosé features scents of mixed red berries and hints of spring flowers on the nose, then delivers slightly candied but assertive notes of strawberries, raspberries and cherries on the palate. Crisp and stony on the finish. | null | 10 | 86 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | null | Mas Carlot 2006 Rosé (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-carlot-2006-rose-vin-pays-doc/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Mas Carlot |
14.1 | White | US | With its rich kiwi, Key-lime pie and roasted hazelnut flavors and creamy texture, this Chard packs plenty of pleasure. Crisp acidity makes the finish clean and zesty. | Jack Ranch | 18 | 86 | California | Central Coast | Edna Valley | Martin & Weyrich 2004 Jack Ranch Chardonnay (Edna Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-weyrich-2004-jack-ranch-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/ | Chardonnay | 2,004 | Martin & Weyrich |
13 | Rose | Italy | Here's a style of rosé that takes you straight to the sunny deep south of Italy thanks to its bouquet of ripe red fruit and its velvety mouthfeel. The cherry and fruit aromas are penetrating and long lasting. First made in 1943, many consider this Italy's first ever quality rosato. | Five Roses | 12 | 86 | Southern Italy | Salento | null | Leone de Castris 2005 Five Roses Negroamaro (Salento) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leone-castris-2005-five-roses-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/ | Negroamaro | 2,005 | Leone de Castris |
13.5 | Rose | US | Showcases Pinot Noir's amenability for rosé in the delicate structure, silky mouthfeel, and crisp acidity, not to mention just-right fruit. Not a big or complex wine, but very pleasurable, with cherry, cola, vanilla and cinnamon spice flavors. | Pinot Noir Rosé | 13 | 86 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Kenwood 2005 Pinot Noir Rosé Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2005-pinot-noir-rose-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-69944/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Kenwood |
12 | Sparkling | France | A pale, coppery sparkling rosé, Albrecht's Crémant features plenty of frothy bubbles and ripe peach and melon aromas and flavors. Seems a bit soft on the finish, but that's balanced by some chalky, minerally notes. | Brut Rosé | 20 | 86 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | null | Lucien Albrecht NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Crémant d'Alsace) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucien-albrecht-nv-brut-rose-pinot-noir-cremant-dalsace-65375/ | Pinot Noir | null | Lucien Albrecht |
12.5 | Rose | Italy | Here is a well-recommended southern Italian rosè with genuine aromas of peach candy, stone fruit, white chocolate and pink flower. It is a deservedly popular wine thanks to its affordability and easy approach. | Rosato | 14 | 86 | Southern Italy | Salento | null | Masseria Altemura 2005 Rosato Negroamaro (Salento) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masseria-altemura-2005-rosato-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/ | Negroamaro | 2,005 | Masseria Altemura |
null | White | New Zealand | Thick and slightly sweet—the residual sugar here clocks in at 9.7g/L—this is a ripe, well-rounded Pinot Gris filled with flavors of apple, pear and melon. Cantaloupe is especially noticeable on the finish. Try well-chilled as an aperitif, or perhaps with slightly spicy foods. | null | null | 86 | Marlborough | null | null | Thornbury 2006 Pinot Gris (Marlborough) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thornbury-2006-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-marlborough/ | Pinot Gris | 2,006 | Thornbury |
13.5 | Red | US | A nice dry white with some real complexity. The RRV fruit was stainless steel fermented; the Napa grapes were barrel fermented. The result? Scads of lemongrass, figs and melons, in a creamy texture. | Serenade in Blanc | 12 | 86 | California | California Other | California | R & B Cellars 2005 Serenade in Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (California) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/r-b-cellars-2005-serenade-in-blanc-sauvignon-blanc-other/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,005 | R & B Cellars |
13.2 | Rose | US | According to the paperwork, it's made from Carignan, and the wine shows that variety's rustic, wild berry nature. It's not terribly complex, but there's something about the savory fruit, silky texture and dry acidity that captures the essence of rosé. | Rendezvous | 15 | 86 | California | Mendocino County | Mendocino | Carol Shelton 2006 Rendezvous Rosé (Mendocino) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carol-shelton-2006-rendezvous-rose-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Carol Shelton |