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null | Red | US | Southern Oregon Merlot, it can be argued, should taste exactly like this—light and pretty cherry fruit, tart acids and lush, chocolaty tannins. For me the tannins way out-strip the fruit, which is delicate to the point of semi-invisibility. It's a pleasant wine, clean and true to its regional style. | null | 20 | 84 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Spangler Vineyards 2005 Merlot (Southern Oregon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spangler-vineyards-2005-merlot-southern/ | Merlot | 2,005 | Spangler Vineyards |
null | Red | US | This is pure Cabernet Franc; tough and tannic, it is served up dry as a bone, the light plummy fruit a bit overwhelmed by the hard, chalky finish. | null | 24 | 84 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Spangler Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Franc (Southern Oregon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spangler-vineyards-2005-cabernet-franc-southern/ | Cabernet Franc | 2,005 | Spangler Vineyards |
12.8 | Rose | US | This blend of Sangiovese and Petite Sirah is on the heavy side, and the cherry-berry and vanilla flavors have a sugary sweetness, only partly offset by acidity. That makes it a decent, country-style rosé wine, but you have to love that low, low alcohol. | Passione | 14 | 84 | California | Central Valley | Lodi | Vino Con Brio 2006 Passione Rosé (Lodi) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vino-con-brio-2006-passione-rose-central-valley-lodi/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Vino Con Brio |
13.4 | White | US | A rich, toasty nose suggests depth and dimension in the glass, and on the palate, this 100% French oak-fermented Chard delivers most of what it adver tises. Good fruit body and nice flavors of creamy spice. Lacks finish but good overall. Will pair well with grilled seafood and summer salads. | Vintage Reserve | 28 | 84 | Virginia | Virginia | null | The Williamsburg Winery 2005 Vintage Reserve Chardonnay (Virginia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williamsburg-winery-2005-vintage-reserve-chardonnay-virginia/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | The Williamsburg Winery |
14 | Red | South Africa | A traditional, structured Merlot with smooth, soft tannins and flavors of spice, chocolate and dark fruit. The wine has a good finish and an elegant character. | null | 18 | 84 | Walker Bay | null | null | Sumaridge 2004 Merlot (Walker Bay) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sumaridge-2004-merlot-walker-bay/ | Merlot | 2,004 | Sumaridge |
14 | White | US | A honeyed Chard that will please fruit fans for its powerful green-apple, pineapple, pear and vanilla-ginger flavors. Very nice for everyday drinking. | null | 10 | 84 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Stevenot 2005 Chardonnay (Sierra Foothills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevenot-2005-chardonnay-sierra-foothills/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Stevenot |
14.4 | Red | US | Ripe and soft, the kind of wine California's warmer inland regions produce so effortlessly. It's juicy in cherries, blackberries and spicy plums, with an edge of cocoa-dusted cappuccino, and finishes dry. | Saxy | 12 | 84 | California | California Other | California | R & B Cellars 2004 Saxy Syrah (California) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/r-b-cellars-2004-saxy-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/ | Syrah | 2,004 | R & B Cellars |
13.2 | Rose | US | Rosés from Merlot often seem heavy to me, as the variety doesn't easily lend itself to blushdom. So it is here. On the other hand, the wine is rich and effusive in cherry, raspberry and vanilla flavors, and is nicely dry. | Vicini's Vineyard Merlot Rosé | 14 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Trecini 2006 Vicini's Vineyard Merlot Rosé Merlot (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trecini-2006-vicinis-vineyard-merlot-rose-sonoma-russian-river-valley/ | Merlot | 2,006 | Trecini |
13.8 | White | US | Crisp, fruity and simple, a pleasantly dry sipper whose bright acids boost citrus, fig, melon and spearmint flavors. | null | 16 | 84 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Markham 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2005-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,005 | Markham |
12.5 | Rose | New Zealand | This is mainly Merlot, although it does include bits of Malbec, Pinotage and Syrah in the blend. Smells of cinnamon-dusted citrus, then adds some berry flavors on the slightly creamy palate. There's a touch of sweetness on the finish. | null | 11 | 84 | East Coast | null | null | Monkey Bay 2006 Rosé (East Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monkey-bay-2006-rose-east-coast/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Monkey Bay |
12.5 | Rose | US | Soft, simple and slightly sweet, this easy-sipping blush has raspberry, cherry, rose petal, herb tea, vanilla and cinnamon spice flavors. It's from Hagafen. | Vin Gris Rosé Wine | 13 | 84 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Don Ernesto 2006 Vin Gris Rosé Wine Pinot Noir (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/don-ernesto-2006-vin-gris-rose-wine-pinot-noir-napa-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,006 | Don Ernesto |
13.7 | Rose | US | Strawberry and melon on the nose of this Colorado rosé are followed by like flavors of freshness and elegance on the palate. The wine still has some complexity but could use a touch more acidity to add cleaner edge. Overall, a friendly wine for summer suppers and patio lounging. | Vin | 12 | 84 | Colorado | Grand Valley | null | Garfield Estates 2006 Vin Rosé (Grand Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garfield-estates-2006-vin-rose-grand-valley/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Garfield Estates |
null | Rose | France | The famed Pauillac chateau also makes this heavy pink colored rosé, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon. It misses freshness and acidity, but certainly wins out on the weight stakes. | Rosé des Tourelles | null | 84 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | null | Château Pichon Longueville 2006 Rosé des Tourelles Red (Bordeaux Rosé) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pichon-longueville-2006-rose-tourelles-red-rose/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,006 | Château Pichon Longueville |
14.2 | Red | US | At nearly six years old, this Pinot is losing fruit and getting tired. Pale in color, turning brown and soft, it shows dried cherry and cola flavors. | Elizabeth's Vista | 48 | 84 | California | Central Coast | Santa Maria Valley | Cottonwood Canyon 2001 Elizabeth's Vista Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottonwood-canyon-2001-elizabeths-vista-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,001 | Cottonwood Canyon |
null | Red | France | This has grapes from Pommard, Rully, Nuits-St-Georges and Mercurey in it, as well as a healthy dollop from Corsica, of all places. It's dark in color, with plum and chocolate aromas, but seems a bit tough and lean on the palate, lacking some of Pinot Noir's seductive texture. | Grande Reserve | 12 | 84 | France Other | Vin de Table Francais | null | Chamarré NV Grande Reserve Pinot Noir (Vin de Table Francais) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamarre-nv-grande-reserve-pinot-noir-vin-table-francais/ | Pinot Noir | null | Chamarré |
13.1 | Rose | Spain | This wine has its qualities, namely cantaloupe and peach flavors, minerality and a spongy but semi fresh mouthfeel. But it's also fading in terms of acidity and our bet is that you'd be better off waiting for the 2006. The blend is 50-50 Cabernet and Merlot, and it seems to be on the right path even if it's slightly over the hill. | Pirineos Rosado | 11 | 84 | Northern Spain | Somontano | null | Bodegas Pirineos 2005 Pirineos Rosado Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Somontano) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-pirineos-2005-rosado-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon-somontano/ | Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,005 | Bodegas Pirineos |
12 | Rose | Italy | Light and fresh, and you can imagine how easy it would go down after a day of hiking around Lake Garda. At home, try it by the pool, where its pretty berry, peach and citrus flavors will refresh the palate or pair with chicken or fish. | Chiaretto | 10 | 84 | Veneto | Bardolino | null | Azienda Agricola Monte Del Frá 2006 Chiaretto Rosé (Bardolino) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/azienda-agricola-monte-fra-2006-chiaretto-rose-bardolino/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Azienda Agricola Monte Del Frá |
14.4 | White | US | Bright and zesty in acidity, this has ripe tropical fruit and tobacco flavors, with a smoky, caramelized finish. It's a little on the rustic side. Drink now. | null | 20 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Hanna 2005 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanna-2005-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Hanna |
13.8 | Red | US | Soft, simple and fairly sweet in fruity ripeness, this rustic wine has red cherry, leather and milk chocolate flavors, with a plumskin and sugar-cured tobacco edge. It's all wrapped into firm tannins. | Feliz Vineyard | 18 | 84 | California | Mendocino County | Mendocino | Brutocao 2005 Feliz Vineyard Dolcetto (Mendocino) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brutocao-2005-feliz-vineyard-italian-red-dolcetto-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/ | Dolcetto | 2,005 | Brutocao |
14.5 | Red | US | A little one-dimensional, this is a simple country wine. On the plus side, it's balanced, clean and dry, with good varietal character. But it's thin, and would benefit from greater depth of fruit. The vines seem severely stretched. | null | 15 | 84 | California | Mendocino County | Mendocino County | Bonterra 2004 Syrah (Mendocino County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonterra-2004-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-county/ | Syrah | 2,004 | Bonterra |
null | Rose | Morocco | Blending Cinsault, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, this is ripe, soft, with some attractive flavors of caramel and strawberries. | Vin Gris | 8 | 84 | Morocco | null | null | Boulaouane 2006 Vin Gris Rosé (Morocco) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boulaouane-2006-vin-gris-rose/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Boulaouane |
14.1 | White | US | Stanly Ranch is one of the great historic vineyards of Carneros, but this wine is not a good expression of it. It's thin and watery, with a touch of peaches, tangerines and oak. Not a bad wine, but a disappointing one given its origin. | Stanly Ranch | 20 | 84 | California | Napa-Sonoma | Carneros | Beringer 2005 Stanly Ranch Chardonnay (Carneros) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beringer-2005-stanly-ranch-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Beringer |
14.9 | Red | US | Despite its hefty 14.9% alcohol, this still carries distinct scents of pickle barrel, dill herb and a bit of canned bean. Somewhere in there is some reasonably ripe, cherry-flavored fruit, but then it hits a wall of thick, chalky tannins. It's just not very well balanced. | null | 25 | 84 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Rogue Valley | Belle Vallée 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belle-vallee-2004-cabernet-sauvignon-southern-rogue-valley/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,004 | Belle Vallée |
13.5 | Rose | South Africa | A lovely nose of berry and spice, followed by integrated, medium-bodied flavors, characterize this rosé from 17th-century Stellenbosch producer Beau Joubert. A good everyday wine at an attractive price--perfect for pairing with seafood or grilled poultry. | Oak Lane Rosé | 8 | 84 | Stellenbosch | null | null | Beau Joubert 2006 Oak Lane Rosé Pinot Noir (Stellenbosch) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beau-joubert-2006-oak-lane-rose-pinot-noir-stellenbosch/ | Pinot Noir | 2,006 | Beau Joubert |
null | Rose | France | The first vintage of this wine from the familiar Mouton Cadet brand. The mainly Merlot blend is soft, lightly fruity, not quite sweet, with gentle crushed strawberry flavors. A delicate aftertaste. | Le Rosé de Mouton Cadet | 9 | 84 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | null | Baron Philippe de Rothschild 2006 Le Rosé de Mouton Cadet Red (Bordeaux Rosé) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-philippe-rothschild-2006-le-rose-mouton-cadet-red-rose/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,006 | Baron Philippe de Rothschild |
14.5 | Red | US | Ripe to the point of overripeness and soft, this Zin, which, for some reason, contains a little Carignane, is pretty sweet in Port, chocolate and raisin flavors. | Liar's Dice | 20 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma County | Murphy-Goode 2004 Liar's Dice Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2004-liars-dice-zinfandel-sonoma-county/ | Zinfandel | 2,004 | Murphy-Goode |
14.2 | Red | US | Simple, earthy, with modest cherry flavors breaking through the mushrooms and dried herbs. On the plus side, it's dry, silky and balanced. Drink now. | null | 25 | 84 | California | Central Coast | Santa Lucia Highlands | Paraiso Vineyards 2005 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paraiso-2005-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Paraiso Vineyards |
14.5 | Red | US | Peju, which does such a good job with Bordeaux reds, continues to struggle with Syrah. Hard to say why, but the hot '04 vintage didn't help. The wine is overly soft, with a Porty, raisiny edge to the cherry and cocoa flavors. | null | 32 | 84 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Peju 2004 Syrah (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peju-2004-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/ | Syrah | 2,004 | Peju |
11 | Rose | Austria | This medium-salmon-hued rosé does show some earthy, sous-bois Pinot Noir character on the nose, then adds savory, meaty flavors. The mouthfeel is creamy, the end result not terribly refreshing but complex and worth a try. | Frizzante Rosé | 15 | 84 | Burgenland | null | null | Michlits 2005 Frizzante Rosé Pinot Noir (Burgenland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michlits-2005-frizzante-rose-pinot-noir-burgenland/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Michlits |
13.8 | Rose | US | A little sweet and rustic, with baked pie-filling flavors of cherries, raspberries, Asian spice and toast. Okay with easy fare, like chicken, ham, burgers. | Merlo Vineyards Rosato di | 17 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Dry Creek Valley | Muscardini 2006 Merlo Vineyards Rosato di Sangiovese (Dry Creek Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2006-merlo-rosato-sangiovese-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/ | Sangiovese | 2,006 | Muscardini |
11.5 | Rose | Italy | The movie Pretty in Pink comes to mind thanks to this semi-sparkler's pale rose hue and its smart girlie-fashionista packaging. It recalls Prosecco with a sweet twist thanks to aromas of jasmine, peach and honeysuckle. | Pinot Grigio Blush | 7 | 84 | null | Delle Venezie | null | La Moda 2006 Pinot Grigio Blush Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moda-2006-pinot-grigio-blush-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/ | Pinot Grigio | 2,006 | La Moda |
13 | White | US | Honeyed, floral aromas and pretty, delicate flavors make this an interesting and affordable choice for the summer. Think apricot, citrus and a touch of spice. Acidity is good and the finish lovely. | Sunny Slope Cuvée | 12 | 84 | Idaho | Idaho | null | Koenig Vineyards 2005 Sunny Slope Cuvée Riesling (Idaho) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/koenig-2005-sunny-slope-cuvee-riesling-idaho/ | Riesling | 2,005 | Koenig Vineyards |
12.5 | White | US | Good acidity, balance and flavor typifies this elegant Pinot Grigio. Unlike many of the PGs on the market, this one has some depth, but it's still soft enough to appeal to most fans of the variety. The finish lingers, too—another plus in a sea of lean, mean competitors. | null | 16 | 84 | Virginia | Virginia | null | Ingleside 2006 Pinot Grigio (Virginia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ingleside-2006-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-virginia/ | Pinot Grigio | 2,006 | Ingleside |
14 | Red | South Africa | Pinotage can be a notoriously edgy grape to handle and South Africa's biggest challenge has been in learning how to properly cultivate it, and how to create a wine that is true to the varietal but pleasing to international palates. This Pinotage, with its assertive cherry and spice flavors and smooth tannins, is a step in the right direction. It's approachable, enjoyable, and appetizing. There's still a touch of the dry, spicy Pinotage character, but the wine is generally friendly. | null | 10 | 84 | Coastal Region | null | null | MAN Vintners 2005 Pinotage (Coastal Region) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/man-vintners-2005-pinotage-coastal-region/ | Pinotage | 2,005 | MAN Vintners |
12 | Rose | Italy | The wine opens with a pretty pink color and delivers a rush of sweet, fruity aromas that recall raspberry, blueberry and strawberry. This is a simple wine with a vibrant liveliness backed by sweet flavors. | Concento | null | 84 | Tuscany | Toscana | null | Ruffino 2006 Concento Rosé (Toscana) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruffino-2006-concento-rose-toscana/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Ruffino |
13.5 | Red | South Africa | A wine with character, this Syrah from the oceanside Walker Bay region is full of classic flavors like pepper, spice and chocolate, and while assertive, has a soft, clean finish. Paired with grilled lamb or beef, it's even better. | null | 25 | 84 | Walker Bay | null | null | Sumaridge 2004 Syrah (Walker Bay) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sumaridge-2004-shiraz-syrah-syrah-walker-bay/ | Syrah | 2,004 | Sumaridge |
12.5 | Rose | US | An alluring perfume of flowers is the hallmark of this amber-hued offering from Finger Lakes producer Ravines, and on the palate, the wine is fresh and full of strawberry notes. It's not the most delicate rose out there, but it's versatile and good with everything from spicy dishes to seafood. | Rosé | 13 | 84 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Ravines 2005 Rosé Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravines-2005-rose-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Ravines |
14 | Red | Australia | This blend of roughly two-thirds Cabernet and one-third Merlot offers scents of dried herbs, cedar and raisined cassis, then turns rather crisp on the palate. Although the wine lacks a bit of flesh and richness, the tannins are supple and the flavors are totally correct: cassis, cedar and dried herbs. | Fat Chance | 19 | 84 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | null | Rafferty's Rules 2002 Fat Chance Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (South Eastern Australia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raffertys-rules-2002-fat-chance-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-south-eastern/ | Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | 2,002 | Rafferty's Rules |
12.5 | Rose | Spain | Part of you will be complexed by this unique-for-the-sake-of-unique oak-aged "rosé" while the rest of you, the less generous part, will want to pour it down the drain. It's oxidized, loaded with resiny wood, and tastes as much like sherried orange juice as fine wine. Yet on the other hand, it has apricot and almondy flavors and pulsing acidity that make you give it some thought. Definitely not for everyone but someone out there probably loves it. | Viña Tondonia | 27 | 84 | Northern Spain | Rioja | null | R. Lopez de Heredia 1995 Viña Tondonia Rosé (Rioja) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/r-lopez-heredia-1995-vina-tondonia-rose-rioja/ | Rosé | 1,995 | R. Lopez de Heredia |
null | White | US | Though similar in style to the winery's 2005 Viognier, this edition lacks the complexity and aromatic detail. There's plenty of acid to cut through the 1.1% residual sugar, but something is lost in that equation. Rather than cutting through with Viognier's characteristic mix of floral, citrus and stone fruits, this just tastes like a basic white, peachy and slightly sweet. | null | 16 | 84 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Spangler Vineyards 2006 Viognier (Southern Oregon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spangler-vineyards-2006-viognier-southern/ | Viognier | 2,006 | Spangler Vineyards |
13.9 | Rose | US | You'll find crisp acidity, total dryness and modest cherry-strawberry fruit and spice in this pink-colored wine. It's a little thin on the finish, but the price isn't bad for a good all-purpose rosé. | Grenache Rosé | 14 | 84 | California | Sierra Foothills | El Dorado | Sierra Vista 2006 Grenache Rosé Grenache (El Dorado) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-vista-2006-grenache-rose-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/ | Grenache | 2,006 | Sierra Vista |
12.5 | Rose | France | A fresh, medium-bodied rosé filled with mixed berries, this is an easy-drinking wine perfect for poolside sipping. No, it's not complex, but it's clean, refreshing and inexpensive. | null | 10 | 84 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | null | The Frenchhouse 2005 Rosé (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frenchhouse-2005-rose-vin-pays-doc/ | Rosé | 2,005 | The Frenchhouse |
14.5 | Red | US | There's lots of ripe, juicy flavor here. Blackberry and cherry jam, cola, mocha-choca with a shake of cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper, it's a classically drinkable, slightly sweet country-style Zin. | Old Vine Selection | 28 | 84 | California | Sierra Foothills | Amador County | Scott Harvey 2004 Old Vine Selection Zinfandel (Amador County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scott-harvey-2004-old-vine-selection-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/ | Zinfandel | 2,004 | Scott Harvey |
null | Rose | France | In its traditional skittle bottle, this is definitely a wine for the table. It is fresh and clean, full of fresh red fruits, with hints of vanilla and a soft, almost sweet aftertaste. | null | 9 | 84 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | null | Domaine la Grande Blanche 2006 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-grande-blanche-2006-rose-cotes/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Domaine la Grande Blanche |
13.5 | Rose | France | From one of the estates owned by the Quiot family, Domaine Houchart's rosé is a simple wine, touched with caramel, bubble gum and light tannins. Soft and full, this could use a bit more freshness. | null | 10 | 84 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | null | Domaine Houchart 2006 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-houchart-2006-rose-cotes/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Domaine Houchart |
13.5 | Red | US | There's something sharp and minty green, the result either of overcropped vines or, more likely, a too-cool vintage in which the grapes didn't fully ripen. You can taste the pedigree of the structure, but this lacks the opulence you expect. | Dutton Ranch | 35 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Dutton-Goldfield 2005 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2005-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Dutton-Goldfield |
12 | Sparkling | US | Not the winery's best bubbly, as it's on the rough, sandpapery side. A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it has cherry, yeast and smoky vanilla flavors, and finishes dry. | Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé | 35 | 84 | California | Napa-Sonoma | Carneros | Domaine Carneros NV Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé Sparkling (Carneros) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-carneros-nv-cuvee-de-la-pompadour-brut-rose-sparkling-carneros-70000/ | Sparkling Blend | null | Domaine Carneros |
15 | Red | Australia | Winemaker Ben Riggs's attempt at bargain-priced Shiraz is a solid effort, offering hints of smoke and dried fruit, but also decent depth and blackberry-black cherry flavors. It lacks the weight and richness of a big boy, finishing slightly peppery and warm (it is labeled at 15% alcohol). Drink now. | Deluxe | 8 | 84 | South Australia | Fleurieu Peninsula | null | Timbuktu 2005 Deluxe Shiraz (Fleurieu Peninsula) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/timbuktu-2005-deluxe-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-fleurieu-peninsula/ | Shiraz | 2,005 | Timbuktu |
15.1 | Red | US | Shows all the marks of being grown in a hothouse, from the cooked, Port taste with its edge of raisins to the high alcohol. But it's dry. You either like this style, or you don't. | Estate Giubbini Vineyard | 25 | 84 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | Rotta 2004 Estate Giubbini Vineyard Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rotta-2004-estate-giubbini-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/ | Zinfandel | 2,004 | Rotta |
13.5 | Rose | US | The wine is very young and fresh, with that Beaujolais-like vinous taste of cherries and spices. Fully dry, it's a fun wine that will please folks who claim not to like red wines. | Caton Vineyard Rosé | 18 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma Valley | Ty Caton 2006 Caton Vineyard Rosé Syrah (Sonoma Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ty-caton-2006-caton-vineyard-rose-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-valley/ | Syrah | 2,006 | Ty Caton |
13.5 | White | US | Good everyday Chard, a little rustic and sweet, but with pleasant apricot, pineapple zest, peaches and cream and spicy flavors. | null | 15 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma County | Murphy-Goode 2005 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2005-chardonnay-sonoma-county/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Murphy-Goode |
13.5 | Rose | Spain | Baked pastry and warm berry aromas are the opening salvo, with dry, almost toasty fruit sitting on the palate. It's not oak-aged yet it has that type of weighty personality. Finishes fairly flat and weighty, with lower-than-expected acidity. | null | 9 | 84 | Northern Spain | Rioja | null | Marqués de Cáceres 2006 Rosé (Rioja) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-caceres-2006-rose-rioja/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Marqués de Cáceres |
12.5 | Rose | South Africa | Crisp, fruity and likeable, this full-bodied Pinotage rosé is a great value and will pair well with almost any food. The Pinotage adds spice and body to the berry flavors and the mouthfeel is rounded without being heavy. A good, lasting finish adds to the mix. Another example of the good quality, affordable wines coming out of this category. | Rosé | 6 | 84 | Wellington | null | null | Makulu 2006 Rosé Pinotage (Wellington) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/makulu-2006-rose-pinotage-wellington/ | Pinotage | 2,006 | Makulu |
9.5 | Dessert | Canada | A heady baked apple and spice nose on this unusual dessert wine, but the flavors of cinnamon, apple and honey are a bit heavy. It's tasty, but slightly clumsy in its intense sweetness. A lighter touch with these appetizing flavors would have improved the wine's accessibility. | Iced Apple | 20 | 84 | Ontario | Niagara Peninsula | null | Magnotta 2001 Iced Apple Apple (Niagara Peninsula) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magnotta-2001-iced-apple-other-apple-niagara-peninsula/ | Apple | 2,001 | Magnotta |
13 | Rose | US | . Pretty good, satisfying for dryness, upfront cherry and spice fruit, and the crisp acidity that makes it clean. But there's some bitterness throughout, with a green streak of stalky chlorophyll. | Money Road Ranch Rosato di Sangiovese | 20 | 84 | California | Napa | Oakville | Gargiulo 2006 Money Road Ranch Rosato di Sangiovese Sangiovese (Oakville) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gargiulo-2006-money-road-ranch-rosato-sangiovese-napa-oakville/ | Sangiovese | 2,006 | Gargiulo |
13.7 | White | US | On the earthy, dusty side, this is dry and soft. It appeals for its creamy texture and modest peach and datenut bread flavors. | null | 20 | 84 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Rutherford Hill 2005 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2005-chardonnay-napa-valley/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Rutherford Hill |
12.5 | Rose | Australia | This plump, soft rosé would be ideal for uncritical quaffing by the pool this summer. Herbal, strawberry and citrus notes go down easy, the softness on the midpalate balanced by mouthwatering acidity on the finish. Imported by Pernod Ricard USA. | Rosé | 8 | 84 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | null | Jacob's Creek 2006 Rosé Shiraz (South Eastern Australia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacobs-creek-2006-rose-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-south-eastern/ | Shiraz | 2,006 | Jacob's Creek |
14.1 | Red | US | Smoke, clove, pepper and mint comprise the aroma, and on the palate, soft tannins and elegant fruit further recommend it. The finish could use a little heft but in general, this is an easy-drinking offering that will appeal to myriad tastes. | Estate Vineyard | 20 | 84 | Idaho | Idaho | null | Koenig Vineyards 2005 Estate Vineyard Merlot (Idaho) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/koenig-2005-estate-vineyard-merlot-idaho/ | Merlot | 2,005 | Koenig Vineyards |
9.9 | Dessert | US | Estate-bottled with assertive aromas of peach and apricot, this dessert wine tends towards the sweet but is balanced with a good acidity. May still be a tad sweet for fans of an icewine with a more measured touch, but the fruit is fresh and flavorful and the wine has complexity. Will pair well with creamy desserts—think vanilla ice cream or crème brûlée. | Estate Bottled Ice Wine | 40 | 84 | Connecticut | Western Connecticut Highlands | null | Hopkins Vineyard 2004 Estate Bottled Ice Wine Vidal Blanc (Western Connecticut Highlands) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hopkins-vineyard-2004-estate-bottled-ice-wine-other-white-vidal-blanc-western-highlands/ | Vidal Blanc | 2,004 | Hopkins Vineyard |
14.5 | Red | US | Just too sweet for a dry table wine. The first sip puts the palate on sugar alert. Although the tannins and acids are a good expression of Sonoma Valley, that cherry LifeSaver sweetness lowers the score. | Los Chamasal Vineyard | 45 | 84 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma Valley | Deerfield Ranch 2003 Los Chamasal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deerfield-ranch-2003-los-chamasal-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,003 | Deerfield Ranch |
14 | Red | US | There's an explosion of ripe fruit in this dry wine—blackberries, cherries, raspberries and milk chocolate. It's basically a fruit bomb, though, with just enough acids and tannins to make it balanced. | null | 25 | 84 | California | Central Coast | Monterey | De Tierra 2003 Merlot (Monterey) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-tierra-2003-merlot-monterey-68353/ | Merlot | 2,003 | De Tierra |
15.2 | Red | US | Made from mainly Lodi-grown Cabernet, Merlot and Petite Sirah, this is a tart, minty young wine, with a chlorophyl-like greenness to the modest cherry and cocoa flavors. The texture is smooth and polished, but it sure is pricy for what you get. | Three Barrel Reserve | 65 | 84 | California | California Other | California | Chateau St. Croix 2004 Three Barrel Reserve Red (California) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-st-croix-2004-three-barrel-reserve-red-other/ | Red Blend | 2,004 | Chateau St. Croix |
null | Rose | France | Yes, you can imagine the scene by the fishing harbor, the small table outside the restaurant. That's the idea: the reality isn't too far off, the wine is light, fresh, dominated by fruit candies and crisp acidity, with a soft aftertaste. | La Brasserie | 8 | 84 | France Other | Vin de Pays des Portes de Méditerranée | null | Cellier de Saint-Louis 2006 La Brasserie Rosé (Vin de Pays des Portes de Méditerranée) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cellier-saint-louis-2006-brasserie-rose-vin-pays-portes-mediterranee/ | Rosé | 2,006 | Cellier de Saint-Louis |
12.5 | White | US | Citrus mingles with toast. The lively acidity and a tendency toward the lean and flinty means this could use a touch of balance and roundness, but the flavors of apple and peach are appealing and flavorful. | null | 16 | 84 | New York | Long Island | North Fork of Long Island | Vineyard 48 2005 Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vineyard-48-2005-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Vineyard 48 |
14.6 | Red | US | Not a successful Pinot. It's simply too ripe, with stewed cherry and raisin flavors. The silky texture, crisp acids and gentle tannins all are fine, but that overripeness lowers the quality. | Trout Gulch Vineyard | 45 | 84 | California | Central Coast | Santa Cruz Mountains | Beauregard 2004 Trout Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beauregard-2004-trout-gulch-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/ | Pinot Noir | 2,004 | Beauregard |
null | White | France | Simple fruit dominates this blend of 63% Chardonnay and 37% Sauvingon Blanc. Pear and pineapple flavors add hints of grapefruit on the finish, with a slightly syrupy mouthfeel. | Selection | 10 | 84 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | null | Chamarré 2005 Selection Chardonnay-Sauvignon (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamarre-2005-selection-white-blend-chardonnay-sauvignon-vin-pays-doc/ | Chardonnay-Sauvignon | 2,005 | Chamarré |
8 | White | Germany | Another success from Loosen, the 2005 Erdener Treppchen Spätlese artfully combines honey, melon and citrus flavors with aromas of wet slate. It's a bit chunky, but should slim down in a few years. It finishes well, with a long, tactile, minerally feel. | Erdener Treppchen Spätlese | 30 | 92 | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer | null | null | Dr. Loosen 2005 Erdener Treppchen Spätlese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-loosen-2005-erdener-treppchen-spatlese-riesling-mosel-saar-ruwer/ | Riesling | 2,005 | Dr. Loosen |
null | Red | France | A wine that brings out the best of the interaction between tannins and fruit. It is deliciously ripe, powered by cassis and sweet blueberry flavors. Underpinning this fruit are solid, dark and intense tannins. The wine should age well—over 10 years and more. | null | null | 91 | Bordeaux | Saint-Estèphe | null | Château Ormes de Pez 2004 Saint-Estèphe | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ormes-de-pez-2004-red-saint-estephe/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,004 | Château Ormes de Pez |
14.5 | Red | US | I didn't care much for Arcadian's '01 Fiddlestix, but with the '02, they've hit the mark, producing a Pinot that appeals for its broad, pretty fruit and supple tannins. It's enjoyable now for the ripe cherries, raspberries, tangerines and vanilla cream flavors, but the acids and tannins are such that, even though it's more than four years old, it still has another six to eight years ahead. | Fiddlestix Vineyard | 50 | 91 | California | Central Coast | Sta. Rita Hills | Arcadian 2002 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arcadian-2002-fiddlestix-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,002 | Arcadian |
null | Red | France | Alexis Lichine's old château has been revolutionized in the last decade, producing wines with a diamond-like luster, polished with new wood, squeezed black currant juice fruit flavors and ripe tannins. A shiny, gleaming wine. | null | null | 91 | Bordeaux | Margaux | null | Château Prieuré-Lichine 2004 Margaux | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-prieure-lichine-2004-red-margaux/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,004 | Château Prieuré-Lichine |
14 | Red | Australia | A top-notch offering for current consumption, this wine boasts a complex bouquet of black cherries, cinnamon, clove, coffee, vanilla, herbal notes and hints of green peppercorns—it's a wine you can sit and sniff almost endlessly. The flavors are more straightforward—black cherry and spice—while the texture is delicate, almost soft. Drink now. | Old Vine | 15 | 90 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | null | Simon Hackett 2005 Old Vine Grenache (McLaren Vale) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/simon-hackett-2005-old-vine-grenache-mclaren-vale/ | Grenache | 2,005 | Simon Hackett |
14 | Red | Spain | A really nice, mature offering considering that 2000 was an average year at best. This wine delivers earthy, savory aromas along with background dark fruit, while in the mouth there's toast, forest and leather to accompany a good core of red-fruit flavors. Well made and balanced, with a creamy finish housing graceful tannins. Drink now or hold for another couple of years. | Reserva | 45 | 90 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | null | Viña Sastre 2000 Reserva (Ribera del Duero) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-sastre-2000-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/ | Tempranillo | 2,000 | Viña Sastre |
null | Red | Australia | Full-bodied and tannic, with dried-fruit notes of cherries and dates, old cheese and spice. Complex and old-school. | II | 48 | 90 | Victoria | Heathcote | null | Heathcote Estate 2004 II Shiraz (Heathcote) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heathcote-estate-2004-ii-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-heathcote/ | Shiraz | 2,004 | Heathcote Estate |
null | White | Germany | It's rather expensive, but also undeniably good, with a light, almost delicate feel that belies its inner strength. Lime, crushed stones and green apple flavors end dry, with a tactile sensation of dusty minerality. Terroir naysayers should compare this to Werner's Kirchenstück bottling, then see if they're still skeptical. | Hochheimer Domdechaney Erstes Gewachs | 41 | 89 | Rheingau | null | null | Domdechant Werner 2005 Hochheimer Domdechaney Erstes Gewachs Riesling (Rheingau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domdechant-werner-2005-hochheimer-domdechaney-erstes-gewachs-riesling-rheingau/ | Riesling | 2,005 | Domdechant Werner |
14 | Red | Spain | Classic in many ways, this wine shows maturity and much of what Ribera del Duero is known for. It offers a nice balance between Old World leather and tomato notes and more modern plum, meat and oak characteristics. It has good tannins and the right amount of vanilla. Drink now or over the next year or two. | Señorio del Cid Crianza | 21 | 89 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | null | Osborne 2001 Señorio del Cid Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/osborne-2001-senorio-cid-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/ | Tempranillo | 2,001 | Osborne |
null | Red | France | With its slightly stalky character, its black currant fruits, and its dry, slightly austere tannins freshened by acidity, this is the wine for those who like truly classic Bordeaux. | null | null | 89 | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | null | Château Carbonnieux 2004 Pessac-Léognan | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-carbonnieux-2004-red-pessac-leognan/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,004 | Château Carbonnieux |
13.5 | White | Australia | A well-made, mainstream Chardonnay aged in French oak, but with no malolactic fermentation to retain its zesty freshness. It's broad and mouthcoating, with flavors of ripe stone fruits and melon but also a bright, refreshing undercurrant of citrus and spice. Good value. | null | 17 | 89 | Tasmania | Tasmania | null | Storm Bay 2005 Chardonnay (Tasmania) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storm-bay-2005-chardonnay-tasmania/ | Chardonnay | 2,005 | Storm Bay |
15.5 | Red | Australia | Although this is very good, it's a bit of a disappointment compared to what this fine producer is capable of achieving. The bouquet is dark in overall tone and nearly impenetrable—with aeration the toasted, charcoal-like scents give way to hints of vanilla—while the flavors are surprisingly tart. Simple blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors turn crisp and spicy on the finish. | Stolen Block | 38 | 88 | South Australia | Clare Valley | null | Reilly's 2002 Stolen Block Shiraz (Clare Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reillys-2002-stolen-block-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-clare-valley/ | Shiraz | 2,002 | Reilly's |
12.5 | White | Germany | null | Dry | 11 | 88 | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer | null | null | Schmitges 2005 Dry Rivaner (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schmitges-2005-dry-other-red-rivaner-mosel-saar-ruwer/ | Rivaner | 2,005 | Schmitges |
14.5 | Red | Spain | A nice hue entices you, and the nose is meaty, tight and well oaked. With solid blackberry, dark cherry and chocolate flavors, this old-vines wine delivers the goods and manages to stay on course from start to finish. Almost everything about the wine is solid and commendable, even if it doesn't have the chops of something from the top echelon. | Antiguos Viñedos | 33 | 88 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | null | Casajús 2003 Antiguos Viñedos (Ribera del Duero) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casajus-2003-antiguos-vinedos-tempranillo-ribera-duero/ | Tempranillo | 2,003 | Casajús |
14.5 | Red | US | Tames Zin's wild, briary side without restraining its exuberance. Shows the variety's ripe cherry-berry, cola, cocoa, coffee and spice flavors, wrapped into an elegantly dry texture, finished with a clean scour of fresh fruity acidity. | Reserve | 22 | 88 | California | Sonoma | Dry Creek Valley | Clos du Bois 2004 Reserve Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-bois-2004-reserve-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/ | Zinfandel | 2,004 | Clos du Bois |
14 | Red | Australia | This has dark chocolate and cassis flavors similar to those found in Balnaves' 2002 Cabernet-Merlot, but adds some medicinal herbal notes as well. Crisply focused, with a slightly lean personality and a finish dusty with tannin. Drink 2008–2015. | null | 35 | 88 | South Australia | Coonawarra | null | Balnaves of Coonawarra 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balnaves-coonawarra-2002-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,002 | Balnaves of Coonawarra |
8.5 | White | Germany | A broad, mouthfilling wine that comes across as a bit low acid and weighty. Honey, spice and citrus flavors are rich and sweet, balanced by a hint of bitterness on the finish. | Ürziger Goldwingert Spätlese | 27 | 87 | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer | null | null | Peter Nicolay 2005 Ürziger Goldwingert Spätlese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-nicolay-2005-urziger-goldwingert-spatlese-riesling-mosel-saar-ruwer/ | Riesling | 2,005 | Peter Nicolay |
13.5 | Red | Spain | Coconut, mint and plenty of raw oak aromas precede vanilla, toast and bullish fruit flavors. It runs kind of sticky and grabby on the palate, but all in all it's of good quality even if the total package isn't that complex or intriguing. It's a drink-now kind of Ribera. | Crianza | 16 | 87 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | null | Legaris 2004 Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/legaris-2004-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/ | Tempranillo | 2,004 | Legaris |
13.5 | Red | Spain | Dark, smoky and loaded with baked berry aromas indicative of a warm vintage. The flavors are sturdy yet superficial, with toast, vanilla and coconut shadings. Shows good chocolate and some depth, but not much length on the finish. Drink now. | Reserva | 21 | 87 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | null | Legaris 2003 Reserva (Ribera del Duero) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/legaris-2003-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/ | Tempranillo | 2,003 | Legaris |
14.5 | Red | US | This 100% Clone 115 wine erupts with fresh, ripe kirsch, framboise and tangerine zest flavors, so pure and refined, and finished with vanilla-charred oak. Crisp acidity leads to a clean, bright finish. It's a bit of a fruit bomb, lacking in subtlety but scoring high on the yummy scale. | Clos Pepe Vineyard | 50 | 87 | California | Central Coast | Sta. Rita Hills | Kenneth-Crawford 2004 Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenneth-crawford-2004-clos-pepe-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,004 | Kenneth-Crawford |
null | Red | Australia | The Grenache gives bright cherry flavors, while the Shiraz component is darker and tarry. Dusty tannins impart a muscular finish. | null | 14 | 87 | South Australia | Clare Valley | null | Hill of Content 2003 Grenache-Shiraz (Clare Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hill-content-2003-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-shiraz-clare-valley/ | Grenache-Shiraz | 2,003 | Hill of Content |
14.1 | Red | Australia | Starts off herbal and perfumed, then adds root beer, earth and cherry notes. It's distinctly Pinot Noir in style, with relatively light body and delicate structure finishing crisp. Flavors are savory, earthy and mushroomy, but with a top note of red cherries. A pretty, lightweight wine that would pair well with salmon. | Estate Bottled | 20 | 87 | Tasmania | Tasmania | null | Frogmore Creek 2005 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Tasmania) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frogmore-creek-2005-estate-bottled-pinot-noir-tasmania/ | Pinot Noir | 2,005 | Frogmore Creek |
null | Red | France | A light, fresh, very accessible wine that has good, vibrant fruit and acidity. No great depths, but certainly pleasurable. | null | null | 87 | Bordeaux | Pauillac | null | Château d'Armailhac 2004 Pauillac | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-darmailhac-2004-red-pauillac/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,004 | Château d'Armailhac |
null | Red | France | A chewy wine, which loses something with the somewhat stewed character of the fruit. It is dark, dense and dry, with structure, but the fruit appears almost too ripe. | null | null | 87 | Bordeaux | Pomerol | null | Château La Grave à Pomerol 2004 Pomerol | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grave-a-pomerol-2004-red-pomerol/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,004 | Château La Grave à Pomerol |
14.5 | Red | Australia | Starts off with lovely blueberry, smoke and spice aromas, but adds hints of raisiny flavors that aren't as likable. It's a medium-bodied Shiraz with more focus than many others; one that has some impressive attributes, but a persistent note of dried fruit brings down the score. | null | 24 | 87 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | null | Cigale 2005 Shiraz (Barossa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cigale-2005-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/ | Shiraz | 2,005 | Cigale |
13.5 | Red | Australia | A very good wine at a fair price, De Bortoli's Vat 8 features just enough leather and spice layered over blackberry, blueberry and vanilla flavors to impart complexity without overshadowing the fruit. Finishes a bit crisp, with the emphasis on tart berry flavors. | Deen De Bortoli Vat 8 | 13 | 87 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | null | De Bortoli 2004 Deen De Bortoli Vat 8 Shiraz (South Eastern Australia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bortoli-2004-deen-de-vat-8-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-south-eastern/ | Shiraz | 2,004 | De Bortoli |
13.6 | White | US | Not much of this Italian variety in California, but there should be. Almost totally from Sonoma Valley, with a few drops from Mendocino, the wine is bone dry and crisp in acidity, with Meyer lemon, buttercup flower and cardamom spice flavors. Sort of a cross between Pinot Grigio and Viognier. | Pagani Vineyard | 15 | 87 | California | North Coast | North Coast | David Noyes 2005 Pagani Vineyard Tocai Friulano (North Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-noyes-2005-pagani-vineyard-italian-white-tocai-friulano-north-coast/ | Tocai Friulano | 2,005 | David Noyes |
13.5 | White | South Africa | This is alluring from the start with its slightly sweet, floral aromas of peach and ginger and lush fruit flavors of melon and pear. The elements are fresh and full at the same time, creating an intricate and diverse impression on the palate. This is a wine to be enjoyed at leisure—it needs time to unfold. | Unoaked | 10 | 87 | Coastal Region | null | null | Brampton 2006 Unoaked Chardonnay (Coastal Region) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brampton-2006-unoaked-chardonnay-coastal-region/ | Chardonnay | 2,006 | Brampton |
14 | Red | South Africa | This is a sophisticated Chardonnay that balances vibrant fruit flavors with light, spicy oak. Lime and citrus on the nose are backed by flavors of rounded fruit and a toasty wooded character. Understated and elegant, but with a lingering finish, this wine makes an impact because it gets everything right in a memorable way. | null | 13 | 88 | Robertson | null | null | Rietvallei Estate Wine 2006 Chardonnay (Robertson) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rietvallei-estate-wine-2006-chardonnay-robertson/ | Chardonnay | 2,006 | Rietvallei Estate Wine |
14 | White | Australia | A full, plump style with 14% alcohol, but one that carries it well, balanced by spicy, peppery flavors and perhaps even a touch of residual sugar. Aromas of wet stones, peach blossom and apple-pear-lime fruit presage the ripely fruity flavors of apples, pears and melon. Finishes long. Drinkable now, although might develop more interesting spice nuances in another few years. | null | 20 | 88 | Tasmania | Tasmania | null | Tamar Ridge 2005 Pinot Gris (Tasmania) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamar-ridge-2005-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-tasmania/ | Pinot Gris | 2,005 | Tamar Ridge |
14.5 | Red | US | Firm and young now, almost hard in tannins, with a rich core of blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate fruit, this is one to cellar for a while. With a drop of Merlot, it's a rich, dry wine, with classic Napa structure. Best a few years after 2008. | 25th Anniversary | 27 | 88 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | White Oak 2004 25th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-oak-2004-25th-anniversary-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,004 | White Oak |
15.5 | Red | US | If your standard for Cab is Napa, and mine is, this wine is more tannic, acidic and grippy. It does show similar flavors, of enormously ripe, chocolate-tinged blackberry, cassis, cherry and soy-tabasco flavors, but then there's that ruggedness. It may be one for the cellar, but it's hard to tell. I'm giving it the benefit of a doubt. | Vache | 40 | 88 | California | Central Coast | Cienega Valley | Pietra Santa 2002 Vache Cabernet Sauvignon (Cienega Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietra-santa-2002-vache-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-cienega-valley/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,002 | Pietra Santa |
13.4 | White | Australia | Fully mature and ready to drink, Moorilla's unwooded Chardonnay is a big, mouthfilling, powerful wine, featuring aromas and flavors of buttered stones, with touches of honey, spice (anise) and citrus embellishment. A Wine Angel Selection, imported by USA Wine Imports, Inc. | Black Label Unwooded | 20 | 88 | Tasmania | Tasmania | null | Moorilla 2003 Black Label Unwooded Chardonnay (Tasmania) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moorilla-2003-black-label-unwooded-chardonnay-tasmania/ | Chardonnay | 2,003 | Moorilla |
null | Red | France | one of the most northerly gravel outcrops in the Médoc, Cardonne shows some of the structure and intensity of wines from more superior appellations, but at a good price. This firm 2004 layers dry tannins in the style of Saint-Estèphe, dominating the initially austere fruit. It needs time—probably three to four years. | null | null | 88 | Bordeaux | Médoc | null | Château Cardonne 2004 Médoc | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cardonne-2004-red-medoc/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,004 | Château Cardonne |