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France | Although it's not indicated on the label, this is a Blanc de Blancs from Chardonnay. It is warm and ripe, with a soft texture allied to fresh acidity. Orange and lemon zest give a great lift to this rounded wine. | 92 | nan | Champagne | 5 |
US | A touch salty on the entry, this wine offers sizable hits of oak and otherwise nondescript elements of apple, ginger and pear. It then becomes somewhat sour in lemon and lime on the finish. | 84 | 17.0 | California | 5 |
Chile | With honest PN aromas of cherry, rhubarb, currant and spice, this registers as something Pinot drinkers can relate to. There's modest weight and good acidity, with spicy, tea-influenced flavors of plum and raspberry. Dry with some cocoa on the finish. Surprisingly nice for a $9 Chilean Pinot. | 87 | 9.0 | Central Valley | 14 |
US | This is a nonvintage blend of Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, with additions of Viognier and Muscat. Its Chenin-like nose is floral and rich, and its lychee, lime and kiwi flavors swirl about before coming to a refined, perfectly crisp finish. | 88 | 20.0 | California | 28 |
US | Good price for a Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir this good. Shows lots of zippy acidity and is very dry, with complex layers of raspberries, cherries, Dr. Pepper cola and dusty spices. Drink now. | 90 | 24.0 | California | 14 |
Italy | Lucente is made from a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. You get a lot of bang for your buck thanks to rich, velvety tones of chocolate, spice and forest berry that last over a long, succulent finish. | 90 | 25.0 | Tuscany | 17 |
US | Power marks this gigantic Syrah. What it lacks in subtlety, it makes up for with its sheer size. Syrah doesn't get much riper in blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavors. With its thick, rich tannins, drink it soon with beef and game dishes. | 88 | 40.0 | California | 25 |
US | Tawny in color and wafting of potpourri and fallen leaves, this raspberry-inflected wine is already starting to show its maturity. Briskly concentrated and light on its feet, it makes an elegant sip to enjoy now before it loses its delicate, perfumed charms. | 87 | 20.0 | New York | 2 |
US | A blend of Grenache (65%), Mourvèdre (25%) and Syrah, this suggests peppery spices, stewed raspberries, game and high-toned spices. The palate is the star, full bodied, textured and richly flavored. An orange peel accent leads to a warm finish. | 92 | 40.0 | Washington | 18 |
Portugal | This simple, fruity, red-berry-flavored wine has bright acidity along with soft tannins. It's a great barbecue style of wine, fruity and ready to go with grilled meat. | 87 | 12.0 | Douro | 15 |
US | A modern style coastal Chardonnay, brimming with acidity and starring major league pineapple, tangerine, Asian pear, buttered toast and honey vanilla flavors. Very rich and flamboyant. Calls for a rich shellfish dish in a cream sauce. | 91 | 38.0 | California | 5 |
France | This standard nonvintage cuvée from Perrier-Jouët is crisp and stylish. It has understated fruitiness, nothing pushing forward too much, giving a balanced wine that has a soft aftertaste and is easily drinkable. | 88 | 45.0 | Champagne | 4 |
Australia | This plump, medium-bodied Pinot Noir lacks for fruit, instead showcasing savory notes of underbrush, smoke and roasted vegetables. Drink up. | 84 | 14.0 | Victoria | 14 |
Portugal | This reserve wine is a ripe and smooth blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca. New wood aging for nine months has brought out the ripeness of the fruit and added a spicy edge. Still young, its black fruit and structure need further developing. Drink from 2019. | 92 | 28.0 | Douro | 15 |
US | Red apple, honeysuckle, Key lime and the slightest hint of flint show on the nose of this bottling from a Temecula producer. Broad white-peach flavors imbue the palate, cut by sour citrus and marmalade touches. | 84 | 22.0 | California | 5 |
Argentina | Aromas of apple cider, peach and oak lead to a full palate. Flavors of melon and banana have a nutty quality, while this is stable on the finish, with tropical fruit and honeyed flavors. Drink now. | 89 | 20.0 | Mendoza Province | 5 |
Italy | Here's a unique blend of two of Campania's little known grapes, Casavecchia and Pallagrello Nero. It opens with a pretty fragrance of blue flower, ripe berries and spice. The soft, round palate offers red berry and fleshy blackberry accented by cinnamon-toast notes. Drink soon. | 88 | 40.0 | Southern Italy | 17 |
US | A very nice Pinot Noir that's dry and silky, with satisfying cherry, cola, oak and spice flavors. Not one to age, but fine for drinking now, and easily as good as many Pinots costing more. | 87 | 19.0 | California | 14 |
Italy | Morello cherry, black raspberry, dill, spearmint, underbrush and cinnamon-spice sensations all come together on this round, easy-drinking wine. There's no complexity, but it's soft with attractive fruit and ready to enjoy now. | 88 | 18.0 | Tuscany | 21 |
US | Slightly muted tones of pressed apple and pear are brightened with lemon acidity in this dry light-footed wine. A hint riper and richer than Keuka Lake Vineyard's other 2015 Rieslings, it's texturally slick, enriched by streaks of honey and nectar. The finish is a bit savory, but brisk. | 88 | 18.0 | New York | 19 |
US | Fermented in stainless steel, this fresh vibrant wine brings aromas of green pepper, gooseberry and citrus. The just off-dry tropical-fruit flavors are light in style but show depth, lingering on the finish. | 88 | 25.0 | Washington | 22 |
France | The high proportion in the blend gives it its ripe, juicy character. The toasty wood aging flavors are just enough to allow it to fill out as it ages. With juicy black-currant and ripe-berry flavors, the wine will be perfumed and delicious from 2018. | 88 | 20.0 | Bordeaux | 0 |
US | The barrel notes of vanilla and wood spice are out front on this blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. It's dry in feel, pulling up a bit short. | 87 | 14.0 | Washington | 3 |
US | Bright black cherry and raspberry flavors take center stage in this unoaked Cabernet Franc. Juicy and ripe, it's best enjoyed now through 2016 to appreciate its forward, fruity exuberance. | 88 | 20.0 | New York | 2 |
France | This soft wine is very fruity, with banana and red cherry flavors, and very drinkable now. It has a bright feel to it, from the acidity and from the light, jaunty texture. Drink now. | 84 | 17.0 | Beaujolais | 6 |
US | As densely built as its name suggests, this wine is grippy with black fruit and robust tannin, its full-bodied concentration laced with integrated oak. Brooding blackberry and black cherry dominate the midpalate, with a one-two punch of chocolate and tobacco, finishing with clove and pepper spice. | 90 | 65.0 | California | 3 |
Romania | The scent of orange peel and white flowers set the scene for a crisp wine with linear flavors of tangerine and mandarin. It is refreshing on the tongue, with a zesty finish. | 86 | 7.0 | Viile Timisului | 22 |
Italy | Aromas recall ripe berry and blue flower with a balsamic note. The structured but seemingly weightless palate delivers layers of ripe raspberry, juicy dark cherry, clove and licorice alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. An intense mineral note signals the close. Drink 2017–2027. | 92 | 58.0 | Sicily & Sardinia | 17 |
Portugal | This is a grapefruit- and apple-flavored wine with a lively prickle on the palate. Bright and dry, this is sharpened by a citrus flavor and acidity. Ready to drink. | 87 | 12.0 | Vinho Verde | 16 |
US | Aromas of prune, licorice and dark fruit lead to full cranberry and cherry flavors. It shows a sense of vitality and liveliness. | 90 | 40.0 | Washington | 3 |
Germany | Savory whiffs of lemongrass and tilled earth turn surprisingly floral and fruity on the palate of this complex yet quaffable spätlese. Sweet, sun-kissed tangerine and peach flavors are unctuous and satisfying, off set by zesty lime acidity. The finish is long, peppered by notes of pollen, herb and fennel. | 93 | 34.0 | Mosel | 19 |
Spain | Early on, this smells young and a lot like latex mixed with candied plum and red-berry fruits; give it time and it settles on jammy red-fruit aromas as well as a wide-bodied palate. Plum, cherry and raspberry flavors all vie for attention, while the finish is fresh, fruity and lively. Drink through 2017. | 90 | nan | Catalonia | 17 |
Germany | Shows ample complexity on the nose, offering up hints of dried apricot and crushed stone to go alongside dominant notes of superripe apple. On the palate, although this lacks the zest and freshness of the very best auslese, it's still a leasing package, combining hints of honeyed richness with ripe pears and spice. Drink over the next 5–10 years. | 89 | 42.0 | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer | 19 |
France | An austere wine, serious and densely dry. It has some weight and a firm center, with the fruit lagging behind the structure. This is always likely to be tannic. | 84 | 18.0 | Bordeaux | 0 |
US | A candied, buttery aroma, ripe fruit flavors and full body characterize this wine. It seems to have a strong spicy influence that comes with firm tannins and an almost-sweet character. | 86 | 38.0 | California | 26 |
US | Pure Syrah from the Boushey vineyard, this is wound tightly around a core of pomegranate and cassis. Threads of licorice, coffee grounds and liquid smoke provide darker highlights, while the lingering finish offers details of dried leaves and herbs. | 90 | 30.0 | Washington | 25 |
US | Aromatic, chocolaty and deliciously smooth, the Sheridan vineyard bottling sends up sweet scents of ground coffee and chocolate. Compact fruit flavors of fig and black cherry run right into a bourbon barrel finish, with granular tannins that add welcome texture and a streak of graphite. | 89 | 60.0 | Washington | 17 |
US | Paul Hobbs coaxes beautifully classic Cab aromas and textures from this wine, which comes from the tricky 2011 vintage. Expect black currant, olive, cassis and peppercorn to intermingle on the palate amidst soft elegance, the perfect balance between fruity and herbal. On the finish a dusting of mocha turns up the dial on deliciousness. | 93 | 100.0 | California | 3 |
France | This is a ripe, rounded and firmly tannic wine. It has weight and a dense texture, with a black plum flavor. With its fruits, sweet tannins and solid structure, it's likely to age well over several years. | 88 | 15.0 | Bordeaux | 0 |
Israel | Deep pink in the glass, this wine has a nose of strawberries and freesia. It is full in the mouth, with flavors of strawberry, tart cranberry, bitter almond and lavender. Soft but ever-present tannins are felt through the tart but pleasant finish. | 89 | 15.0 | Galilee | 20 |
US | This is a hearty, tannic, big and burly wine made from a well-known vineyard in the heart of the appellation. Dense fruit flavors are framed by prominent notes of tar and leather, while a smoky char provides support and additional savory flavor. | 90 | 29.0 | California | 29 |
Israel | This wine offers clean aromas of freshly-peeled clementine. Flavors of white peach, apricot, quince and a pleasing bouquet of flowers offer a nice interplay on the tongue, with smooth tannins that continue into the slightly chalky finish. | 87 | 18.0 | Upper Galilee | 27 |
Hungary | An elegant nose of pepper and deeper berry/mocha aromas gives the nose of this wine a more mysterious character than the typical Cab Franc, adding to its appeal. On the palate, it's a medium-bodied, slightly spicy red with a touch of bitter tobacco on the finish. Friendly and flavorful. | 84 | 75.0 | Villány | 2 |
US | Good price for a sophisticated Cab you can substitute for more expensive bottlings without apologizing. The wine is rich in black currants, blackberry jam and spicy oak, accented by savory herbs and spices. | 87 | 15.0 | California | 3 |
US | Grenache (52%) takes the lead on this wine followed by Mourvèdre (31%) and Counoise. Light in color, it displays aromas of strawberry, coriander, herb and baking spice. The palate brings plentiful cranberry flavors that possess a lightly creamy feel. | 88 | 28.0 | Washington | 18 |
US | Greg La Follette, who made this wine, understands the Van der Kamp vineyard, where this wine comes from, better than anyone. It's a startling wine, rich and full-bodied, yet utterly delicious in youthful appeal. With a fine, dry structure, it offers enormous flavors of cherries, raspberries, currants, mocha, cinnamon and smoky oak, and the finish lasts for a full minute. Expensive, but all the proceeds are for charity. | 94 | 100.0 | California | 14 |
Italy | Bold and savory, it delivers black cherry, violet, and baking spice aromas with a whiff of espresso. The palate is still a bit austere, but offers up juicy black cherry, raspberry, sage and licorice alongside solid, assertive tannins. Don't even attempt this before 2020, but it will blossom into a beauty. | 94 | 80.0 | Piedmont | 11 |
France | Taut, tense, structured and tight-knit, this wine is almost steely in its direct line of taste. The fruit has some richness and flavors of pears and some spice, but this wine relies on its impressive structure. | 92 | nan | Burgundy | 5 |
Italy | Aromas of toast, oak, coconut, vanilla, mocha and mature plum lead the nose. Oak-driven sensations drive the robust palate along with ripe berry and a confectionary note. Scorching alcohol dominates the finish and throws this off-balance while bracing tannins leave an astringent close. | 89 | 60.0 | Tuscany | 21 |
US | Deep aromas of boysenberry, dried purple flowers and crushed slate show on the vibrant and fresh nose of this blend of 55% Grenache, 39% Syrah and 6% Petite Sirah from the Gleason family and winemaker Ryan Deovlet. The sip is sharp with acidity but also lush and firmly structured, making for a dynamic palate full of dark fruit and peppery spice. | 92 | 42.0 | California | 18 |
US | Broad and sinuous in feel, it sports notes of wool, white apricot and papaya. Bright acidity gives the finish some spark. | 86 | 30.0 | Virginia | 27 |
France | The style of this creamy wine seems to have become drier, giving a steely tight character to go with the apple and citrus flavors. The result is attractive, very fresh, ready to drink. | 90 | 40.0 | Champagne | 4 |
France | Allspice and black raspberries lead off the nose, followed by flavors of juicy plum and thyme on the palate. Accents of milk chocolate and earth add complexity to the otherwise straightforward selection. Nicely balanced with a strong, sweet-spice, lingering finish. | 88 | 16.0 | Languedoc-Roussillon | 18 |
US | A delightful Pinot Grigio, perfect for drinking as an appetizer wine, or with anything from fried chicken to Vietnamese pho. It's crisp in acidity, which gives a balanced structure to the ripe lime, apple and peach fruit flavors. | 86 | 8.0 | California | 12 |
US | With massive fruit and power, this low production (300 case) Zinfandel will make lovers of the Shelton style exult, while others might find it lacking elegance. But there's no doubting the potency of the wild berry, licorice, cola, cedar and spice flavors, which earn this wine its high score. | 91 | 52.0 | California | 29 |
US | This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (73%) and Sémillon. Aromas of tropical fruit (that include kiwi and pineapple, along with toast and herb) lead to sleek spicy fruit flavors, with generous tropical flavors on the finish. It needs some time to settle in but shows a lovely sense of balance. | 89 | 39.0 | Washington | 1 |
Spain | Stalky, herbal berry and plum aromas are gamy as well. This blend of Tempranillo, Syrah and Garnacha feels clipped, with tomato-like acidity. Herbal plum flavors come with a note of oregano and a dash of salt. | 86 | 19.0 | Catalonia | 17 |
Italy | Made with 85% Vermentino, 10% Viognier and 5% Sauvignon, this has aromas of Mediterranean scrub and yellow peach that carry on to the round fresh palate. It closes with white almond. | 88 | 16.0 | Tuscany | 28 |
France | 87-89 Barrel sample. With its lovely fresh fruit, gentle tannins, spice and acidity, this is an easy, open, gentle wine. The fruit is ripe and floral. | 88 | nan | Bordeaux | 0 |
US | This stellar unoaked version of the variety, nicely priced, opens with sweet aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine. From there, bristling acidity leads down a road of stone fruit, apple and quince, with a savory twist of ginger on the finish. | 88 | 19.0 | California | 5 |
Italy | This Amarone has ripe blackberry aromas, with hints of raisin and spice. The palate shows black cherry, black pepper and prune notes. It has tight tannins and fresh acidity, but needs time to unwind and develop; drink after 2016. | 90 | 50.0 | Veneto | 17 |
US | Youthfully flippant, this block of the Wayfarer Vineyard is sitting largely in sandstone, where the grapes pull remarkably revealing minerality from the soil. Racy and flinty, this medium-bodied, structured and flirty wine dances in a generosity of rich red fruit, raspberry mostly, seasoned in clove and cardamom that's fresh and incredibly seductive. Still, it'll age; drink now through 2024. | 96 | 115.0 | California | 14 |
US | Dried strawberry, cocoa, legume and savory spice notes weave together to comprise the bouquet. Medium in body, this has a soft entrance, but it gains tannic traction on the midpalate. A smoked rosemary flavor lingers on the finish. | 85 | 18.0 | Virginia | 3 |
US | Pretty, structured, layered and bright, Kite's Rest is a blend of all three block designates found on the 12-acre Black Kite Vineyard on the southern side of the Anderson Valley. The wine highlights attributes found in its sister wines. | 93 | 45.0 | California | 14 |
Argentina | Aromas of tarry asphalt, hockey puck and pasty oak dominate the creamy berry component. Jammy in feel, it has prune, spiced berry and herbal flavors. On the finish, the tannins are grabby while volume drowns out finesse. | 87 | 65.0 | Mendoza Province | 2 |
US | A bouquet of spicy cinnamon and clove opens up this tightly woven wine, with perceptible tannins and rustic leather-bound elements to the nose and palate. With noticeable acidity and a crispness of cranberry, it develops an intensity on the finish, along with a taste of dried cherry. | 90 | 98.0 | California | 3 |
France | Strong wood flavors dominate the red berry fruits. It is tough at the edges, but the heart does show some potential fruitiness. It will need time to round out. Drink from 2017. | 86 | nan | Bordeaux | 0 |
Italy | Made entirely with Sangiovese, this has a shy nose that eventually reveals red berry and vanilla. The evolved palate offers French oak, toast and cinnamon alongside teeth-coating tannins. Drink soon. | 87 | 45.0 | Tuscany | 21 |
Spain | Neutral white-fruit aromas turn cheesy with airing. This vintage Brut Nature feels rather flat and lifeless, while a mix of buttery, bitter flavors suggest quince and butterscotch. Nutty notes and almondy bitterness control the finish. Drink now. | 88 | 24.0 | Catalonia | 24 |
Austria | The spicy nose already signals joy: Bosc pear is edged with mandarin and white-pepper spice. The concentrated palate flows with ripe juicy white-fleshed pear fruit but is given direction by gentle ripe citrus freshness and sheer bundling of flavor. There is welcome texture to the midpalate and beautifully penetrating zestiness. The finish is long and very moreish. | 94 | 70.0 | Wachau | 8 |
US | Nothing like an Argentine Malbec, but not a bad wine. It's marked by high acidity that gives it a real bite, and exceptional dryness. Yet there's a good core of blackberry fruit. A rich steak will tease out the sweetness. | 86 | 11.0 | California | 9 |
US | For ten bucks, you get a good, everyday Chardonnay. It has creamy, fruity flavors and a clean finish. | 84 | 10.0 | California | 5 |
US | This bottling shows off more savory smoke than fresh fruit, with soy, black and white pepper and teriyaki/peppercorn-crusted beef aromas. The structure is surprisingly fresher and more clean, with lighter blueberry, pepper and more soy. | 91 | 35.0 | California | 25 |
US | This nicely rich and rounded wine smells like vanilla and toasted bread. The flavors are ripe and black-cherry-like, with a hint of chocolate and baking spices that comes from oak. It's medium bodied and easy to like. | 88 | 12.0 | California | 3 |
US | Crisp peach and red-fruit flavors combine with vibrant acidity and energizing, fine bubbles to create a balanced and rich sparkling wine. A spicy, crisp fruit character lingers long on the finish. | 92 | 29.0 | California | 24 |
France | A soft, full-bodied wine, this has touches of caramel and ripe strawberry flavors. It is rounded, smooth and rich, while the acidity adds the essential freshness. | 88 | 20.0 | Provence | 20 |
US | Notes of char, wild berry, dill and caramelized sugar fill the nose. While it's initially soft, bright acids and firm, medium-grained tannins bolster the midpalate. Pastry and dark berry flavors drive the medium finish. | 86 | 29.0 | Virginia | 3 |
Argentina | Dark and leathery up front, with a dusting of nutmeg and sawdust. Feels a bit grabby and resiny, but it's boasting enough acidity to push things through. Flavors of cassis, berry and herbs are normal and nice, while the finish is warm and chunky. Good Cabernet for the price. | 88 | 18.0 | Mendoza Province | 3 |
US | This wine is aromatically arresting, with notes of honeycomb, candle wax, corn husk, chamomile, almond and stone fruit. The palate has an outrageously textured, detailed, layered feel leading to an extended finish that displays both elegance and richness. | 93 | 45.0 | Oregon | 5 |
Germany | Initial whiffs of nuts and bruised apple blow away, revealing radiant aromas of marmalade and honey on this unctuous yet delicate wine. A shock of lemony acidity jolts the palate, but recovery comes quickly with plush peach and tangerine sweetness. The finish is silky smooth and endless. | 93 | 365.0 | Rheingau | 19 |
France | The wine is ripe and rounded, full of red cherry and raspberry flavors. It has weight and enough richness while not losing its acidity. | 90 | 22.0 | Provence | 20 |
US | The Patina vineyard has some of the oldest Syrah plantings in the Walla Walla valley, and this designate is a fine effort. The dry-farmed grapes yield mixed flavors of raspberry, boysenberry and cherry, with hints of tobacco leaf. Licorice streaks through the finish, which lingers with excellent concentration. | 90 | 35.0 | Washington | 25 |
US | This is dry and full bodied, with a light smoky aroma and modest, unusual flavors like fennel and green peach. | 85 | 16.0 | California | 28 |
US | Made from Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc and a few other varieties, this is a terrific wine for your house red. It's dry and lusty, with berry, spice and tobacco flavors that have a touch of raisining. Production was 6,300 cases. | 88 | 14.0 | California | 17 |
US | This is a densely structured young Cab. Although the tannins are ripe and sweet, they still possess enough astringency to suggest cellaring. This wine is terrifically rich in black currants and exotic, smoky oak—a big, rich Cab whose impeccable structure defines Oakville. Unfined and unfiltered, it will be best after 2008 and through 2017. | 96 | 65.0 | California | 3 |
US | A blend of 58% Sauvignon Blanc and 42% Gewürztraminer, this wine was given no oak aging and has a slight percentage of residual sugar. Peach colored, it's also flavorful in peach and apricot, simple and easy to like, with a slight spritz to the end. | 86 | 12.0 | California | 28 |
US | Dry, smooth and classy, with rich chocolate, blackberry and cherry pie, anise and oak flavors. A bit too soft and sweet for extended aging, but will provide pleasant drinking over the next six years. | 88 | 40.0 | California | 3 |
France | Pretty, delicate and soft, initial scents of redcherry and strawberry carry through to the lightweight easygoing plate. It's fresh and easy to like, with good zip to the finish. | 85 | 13.0 | Languedoc-Roussillon | 20 |
Australia | Tropical—the flavors are reminiscent of mango and guava—but lacking in intensity. It's cleanly made, showing just a hint of warmth on the finish. | 83 | 5.0 | Australia Other | 5 |
South Africa | Fresh but full with ripe flavors of kiwi and Key lime citrus accented by savory herbs on the palate. Balanced, with bracing acidity and a lingering finish accented by notes of white peach. A nice choice for poached halibut. 300 cases imported. | 88 | 30.0 | Elgin | 22 |
France | The wine is soft, ripe and fruity with fine tannins and plenty of red-berry fruit flavors. Structured and spicy, it will develop well into a concentrated ripe wine. Jean-Michel Baudet's Blaye estate vineyards were the first to be certified sustainable by Terra Vitis. Drink from 2018. | 88 | 14.0 | Bordeaux | 0 |
US | Raspberry and blackberry jam aromas are accented by white pepper and mint. The flavors are plump and fleshy in feel, providing plenty of easy-drinking enjoyment. | 86 | 6.0 | Washington | 23 |
Austria | With the extra crispness of the 2007 vintage, this wine has lost its usual opulent character, but it has gained a great definition of structured fruit and flavors of cream, caramel, spice and pear. A benchmark Grüner from its home territory. | 92 | 50.0 | Niederösterreich | 8 |
Bulgaria | This Bulgarian red blend is composed of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Syrah and 20% Merlot. It has aromas of black cherry and eucalyptus and flavors of black pepper and black cherry. | 88 | 17.0 | Thracian Valley | 17 |
Argentina | A big, intense Malbec with giant black fruit aromas that veer toward medicinal. The palate is sizable and sticky, with grabby tannins bulking up sweet, ripe blackberry flavors. Finishes with mocha and creamy vanilla flavors. Chewy, broad and on the money. | 90 | 19.0 | Mendoza Province | 9 |
France | The wine is all fruit: red berries and red currants bursting from the glass. The red wine used to give color has added an edge of tannic texture to the ripe fruitiness. In the house style of this producer, the wine is dry and crisp at the end. Drink now. | 89 | 58.0 | Champagne | 4 |
US | Aromas of lavender and ripe dark fruit abound on the nose, while forest floor and pine tar add nuance. The flavors are full of deep plum and black cherry, wrapped around an elegant butter-herb sauce quality. | 93 | 42.0 | California | 25 |
US | Some richness and heft separate this wine from the pack, as it carries ripe white cherry and peach flavors on its soft but just-crisp-enough texture. Its medium to full body gives it a mouth-filling presence. | 87 | 10.0 | California | 12 |
US | This is a big, sweetly oaked wine notable for its ripe flavors and sheer opulence. It's distinctly Californian in the massive, rather jammy blackberries, cherries and raspberries, and shows good balance in the richness of tannins and savory acidity. Delicious as it is, it's all primary fruit now. Give it 2–3 years to mellow. | 92 | 65.0 | California | 3 |
France | When this wine was launched in 1987, it was the first in the region to be fermented in wood. That wood aging has continued. This latest release (Sauvignon Blanc, Mauzac and Muscadelle) by Jean-Marc Balaran gives a beautiful wine that is finely balanced between tightly crisp fruit and smoother, creamy spice and wood flavors. The wine is ready to drink. | 90 | 22.0 | Southwest France | 28 |
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