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11,798 | us | This rare bottling of this variety displays aromas of pear and spice along with whiffs of tropical fruit. It's on the lighter side of medium bodied with a creamy, slightly unctuous feel. | Cottontop | 87 | 36 |
106,788 | us | Dark in color and slightly reduced, this wine offers a waxy texture of apple, apricot and vanilla, medium in build with approachable richness and roundness. Smooth, it's a pleasant quaffer. | Joie de Vivre | 88 | 38 |
88,316 | france | The bright cherry-red color shows how young this wine is. It is firm, still full of its youthful tannic character. Dense and solid, it has great juicy acidity, layers of red berries with more weight coming from dark plum flavors. It needs aging; drink from 2017. | Domaine de la Vigne Romaine | 90 | 25 |
8,068 | chile | Herbal and earthy up front, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenère and Malbec brings notes of green tobacco and black olive to the front along with toasty oak. The palate is tight and crisp, with choppy tannins. Flavors of toasty oak and berry fruit compote finish resiny, with juicy, zesty acidity. Drink through 2021. | Rivalta Limited Selection | 91 | 85 |
52,168 | chile | A dense, slightly raisiny nose indicates ripeness, but the palate on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenere and Petit Verdot is healthy and not overly heavy. Creamy, oak-infused flavors of plum and berry are uncomplicated and balanced, while pastry, vanilla and berry fruits grace a long, harmonious finish. Drink through 2015. | El Alto | 90 | 40 |
48,352 | italy | This boasts enticing aromas of pressed blue flower, perfumed red berry and a balsamic note. The smooth palate delivers dried black cherry, licorice, clove and tobacco while velvety tannins provide the framework. Reflecting the hot vintage, it's a bit shy on fresh acidity so enjoy soon. | Baruffo Riserva | 89 | 34 |
123,504 | us | Off dry and fruity, this simple wine tastes like peach juice, with a bit of citrus. It's pleasant but one-dimensional. | Aromatique | 86 | 15 |
10,170 | spain | Don't let the gold color fool you, this is quite vital with floral, leesy, almost grassy aromas. Bracing acidity is at the core with clover, grass, quince and sour-apricot flavors. Blasting acidity is a force on the finish. | Pazo Cilleiro | 87 | 20 |
172 | chile | Dry, spicy aromas of tobacco, cedar, vanilla and berry fruits come together nicely. This Maule Valley Cab is fresh and harmonious across the palate, with nothing too pushy. Complex, balsamic flavors of olives, herbs, dried berries, turned earth and cocoa finish dry, peppery and elegant. Drink through 2019. | The 7th Generation Gran Reserva Estate Bottled | 91 | 20 |
11,083 | us | Full blueberry and blackberry aromas can't overcome the off-putting, solvent-like elements on the nose here. Lots of alcohol, spice-cake and dark berry flavors, but not much finesse or texture mark this disappointing old-vine offering from this generally solid Zinfandel producer. | Grandmére | 81 | 25 |
9,532 | us | This deeply flavored wine bursts forth with ripe blueberry, plum and cherry fruit. The mouthfeel is silky and succulent, wrapping the forward fruit into darker flavors laced with minty cacao, licorice and espresso. Drink now through 2026. | Mount Richmond | 92 | 60 |
2,037 | italy | Subdued aromas recall Alpine wild flowers and lychee. The fresh, linear palate offers Golden Delicious apples and citrus notes with a hint of wax alongside crisp acidity. | Vom Stein | 87 | 17 |
102,536 | chile | This is a spicy number with a minty green aroma along with cherry, molasses and smoke notes. The mouthfeel is edgy and lively, while the flavors of vanilla, cocoa and herbal plum and berry are solid and composed. It's solid but a bit herbal on the finish. | Gran Reserva de Los Andes | 88 | 15 |
126,387 | us | La Fenetre scores with this lush, forward Pinot Noir that offers enough flavor to please almost anybody. It's enormously rich in raspberry and cherry pie filling, roasted almond granola, vanilla cream, buttered cinnamon toast and sandalwood flavors that are so delicious, they're sweet, except that the wine finishes dry. Great with lamb. Drink now. | Le Bon Climat Vineyard | 91 | 59 |
89,115 | us | A pretty good Syrah, although there's something generic about it. Rich and soft, it has black cherry, blueberry, milk chocolate and bacon flavors, and the tannins are silky. Drink this sweetly fruity wine now. | Darwin | 87 | 40 |
45,363 | france | This balanced, ripe and fruity wine is already refreshing and crisp. Plenty of red-currant flavors go along with the lively acidity and bright aftertaste. | Château Lalande Bellevue | 88 | 16 |
105,714 | us | Dark purple fruit is upstaged by the strong umami character on the nose of this blend of 41% Syrah, 32% Mourvèdre and 27% Grenache, reminiscent of soy, shiitake mushroom and beef jerky. There is a rustic and gamy quality to the dark berry-laced palate, with meat, leather and spice qualities, lifted by a touch of licorice. | Crux | 92 | 54 |
86,513 | us | Take Souverain's basic Chardonnay, released last year, oak it up, and you get this reserve. Buttered toast, butterscotch, apricot, tropical fruit and honey flavors are prominent. Ready to drink now. | Winemaker's Reserve | 87 | 35 |
76,382 | us | Though the palate can't deliver all that the aromas have to offer, there's intrigue to this estate Tempranillo with notes of dark flowers, sweet tobacco, and dried tea leaves playing off olive and other savory notes. | Anna Maria | 86 | 18 |
106,958 | us | Tastes unevenly ripened, with vegetal notes alongside the berries. Also feels overly soft and hot in alcohol. | Reserve Lot 13 Tecklenberg Ranch | 82 | 25 |
14,391 | us | Grapefruit, citrus and flowers on the nose are followed by a lively, slightly sweet array of fun flavors in this “early” wine. Released young, it has an effervescent quality that makes it a nice choice for a warm weather sip or accompaniment to dessert. Not terribly complex, but appealing. | Early Wine | 84 | 17 |
3,935 | spain | Salmon colored, with somewhat flat aromas of peach and sweet melon. Sweet on the palate, with weight and thickness along with cantaloupe and a candied aftertaste. Finishes chunky and flat; tasted twice with inconsistent findings. This note reflects the better bottle. | Rosado | 83 | 14 |
77,737 | us | Vineyard sources for Col Solare are evolving as the recently planted estate vineyard comes into bearing. This vintage incorporates fruit from several Red Mountain vineyards, though not Col Solare itself, along with lots from elsewhere around the state. Toasty and full-bodied, two-thirds Cabernet, the rest Merlot, Cab Franc and Syrah, this is a nicely blended wine but not yet showing the precision and structural detail of the superTuscans it is modeled upon. | Red | 91 | 70 |
19,811 | chile | Funky on the nose, then tangy and briny in the mouth, with lemon, green notes and pickled flavors that lose clarity and fruit content with airing. This tastes green, ashy and stretched on the finish. Not a good value at $45. | Brut Nature | 83 | 45 |
71,207 | south africa | This opens with a dense and intensely aromatic nose, boasting forward oak-derived fragrances of vanilla, caramel and sweet spice that are grounded by the black cherry and berry core. Firm tannins and a full structure lend power and grip to the palate, with skin-driven fruit flavors of plum, black cherry and currant. Hints of roasted cocoa nib and charred oak show good staying power on the finish, while ample final acidity offers a slight lift to the close. Drink now–2018. | 21 Gables | 90 | 28 |
22,785 | us | Dark pink and hearty, this is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that spent six months fermenting in stainless steel. Balanced, it offers some heft on the midpalate before finishing crisp and bedazzled in cranberry and citrus. | Pink Passion Cabernet | 90 | 24 |
112,680 | us | This is a frankly delicious young Cabernet, hailing from a small vineyard to showcase its qualities. It's deeply flavored in blackberries and currants, with the most delicious dark chocolate sweetness. Yet it also has the tannic backbone to last. It's one of those wines you can drink now, or age for at least six years to see what it can do. | Tomahawk | 94 | 115 |
78,237 | france | Full marks to Moncontour for indicating on the label that this is a dry wine (not always the case in Vouvray). In 2007, that dryness translates into a dominant acidity, fresh apple flavors and a texture of lemon zest. It is a crisp wine, either to be drunk now or aged for 4–5 years for the secondary flavors to develop. | Sec | 87 | 16 |
23,860 | south africa | This delicious rosé is a combination of sweet strawberry and a touch of lemon crispness on the nose and the palate. Its light, elegant character is supported by a dancing acidity and a balance of ripe berry flavors and minerality. A great food pairing choice or stellar solo sip. | Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé | 90 | 30 |
59,241 | austria | The slightest hint of lemon zest on the nose leads into the light, crisp, dry palate. If it weren't for the friendly lemon notes, this would almost be neutral, but also clean. Slight spritz makes this slimline wine very easy to enjoy. Drink soon. | Veltlinsky | 87 | 15 |
124,258 | france | This wine is beginning to get some age to it, but remains fresh. There is some toast, even coffee, while the aftertaste is soft and slightly candied. | Blanc de Blancs | 88 | 48 |
6,143 | us | Despite its low alcohol, this is the most complex and compelling of Panther Creek's 2013 Pinots. Aromatic, with entwined scents of cocoa powder, rose petals and earth, it is delicate but beautifully defined with raspberry/cherry fruit, underscored with wet stone. It is a graceful wine with a decade of life ahead. Drink now through 2025. | Lazy River Vineyard | 92 | 45 |
44,316 | us | Peppery herbs lead the nose on this bottling, with sagebrush, bay leaf and rust giving depth to the light cranberry and raspberry fruit. The palate is earthy with juniper and turned-loam flavors, plus more bay leaf, iron cranberry and some rhubarb. | Delfina's Vineyard | 91 | 45 |
6,580 | us | This is a mix of 56% Sagemoor and 41% Champoux Cabernet, with a 3% splash of estate Petit Verdot. It's detailed in the manner of a Pauillac, thick cassis fruit with deep veins of iron, cedar, licorice and a just a hint of silage. The fruit is dark and dense, but with breathing you'll find it begins to open into a splendid blend of black cherry, cassis and mountain berry flavor. Woodward Canyon's red wines age beautifully, but if drunk young give them a lot of breathing time. | Old Vines Dedication Series #26 | 94 | 84 |
42,078 | portugal | Soft, rich and rounded, this is a concentrated wine that boasts dark plum and berry fruits along with a tight, mineral acidity. The tannins are already well integrated, making this a wine that is already ready to drink. Drink until 2019. | Coroa d'Ouro | 88 | 12 |
126,175 | us | Niner's Sangioveses are always good, and sometimes interesting. This 2011 shows the variety's acidity and cherry jam flavors, with firm tannins and a creamy texture. It's not an ager, but those acids will cut nicely through rich, oily beef dishes. | Bootjack Ranch | 88 | 30 |
120,620 | france | This wine has a zesty structure, with good minerality and ripe yellow fruits.Tightly structured with acidity, it comes from one of the cooler villages of the Côte de Beaune and shows a lively, bright aftertaste. Drink from 2018. | En Caradeux Premier Cru | 91 | 48 |
17,392 | us | Ripe fruit and plenty of astringent tannins give this a bold but unbending feel. Fans of really big reds will enjoy it now with a juicy steak or bacon cheeseburger, and time will tell if it mellows into a more approachable style. | Finvarra | 85 | 55 |
56,316 | france | With Chardonnay from Provence the dominant partner in this blend with Burgundian Chardonnay, this wine is soft and unoaked, with melon and yellow fruit flavors. It has light acidity, enough to give the wine freshness. It is ready to drink. | 100 Series | 86 | 13 |
14,036 | france | Medium-intense scents of dark berries and black plum unfold in the bouquet of this wine, with soft hints of vanilla, toast and garrigue in the background. The mouthfeel is robust and gripping, with skin-driven fruit flavors and solid tannins that stay through the finish. | Rouge | 88 | 17 |
41,394 | us | Made from estate-grown fruit near the chilly Sonoma Coast town of Freestone, this is a fully layered wine, expertly balanced in acidity yet offering plenty of full-figured mouthfeel and viscous pleasure. It delivers an electric mix of Meyer lemon, minerals and brioche, and will please a diverse range of palates. | Freestone Vineyards Estate Grown | 94 | 55 |
6,736 | austria | The Knoll Grüner style is for a hint of steel, doses of minerality and not too much ornateness despite the wonderfully elaborate traditional bottle labels. The intense fruit, spice and peach character is balanced by acidity, a taut, nervy edge. It will certainly age for 5–6 years. | Ried Loibenberg Smaragd | 94 | 50 |
69,991 | italy | This straightforward Barbera offers a ripe berry and spice fragrance punctuated with undertones of toasted oak. The palate delivers succulent black cherry, white pepper, hints of well-integrated oak and a touch of vanilla. Pair this with pasta topped with ragù or seasoned cheeses. Imported by Saranty Imports, Pleasure Elite. | Santa Rosalia | 87 | 22 |
116,791 | italy | With a deep amber color and luminous copper highlights, this Moscato-based dessert wine from central Italy boasts pretty aromas of caramel, chestnut honey, pinecone and candied orange. There are well-integrated toasted or nutty notes in the background. It's a full and sophisticated wine with a masculine, brooding personality and lightly candied fruit on the close. | Moscato Passito Villa Monticelli | 91 | 45 |
33,784 | spain | Ripe, spicy berry aromas are a touch reduced. This warm-vintage reserva feels jammy and wide, with rugged, pulling tannins. Peppery dark-fruit flavors turn more savory on a tannic, rocky finish. Drink through 2022. | Cosme Palacio Viñedos Viejos Reserva | 90 | 30 |
62,107 | italy | This boasts oak-driven aromas of honey and vanilla, with notes of exotic fruit, citrus and Golden Delicious. It is soft and supple, with a lively, fruit-driven finish. | Furore Bianco Fiorduva | 91 | 55 |
48,424 | italy | Aromas of blackberry, blue flower, coffee and toast take center stage on this young, forward wine. The palate offers dried black cherry, espresso and black pepper alongside evolved tannins. | La Fenice | 87 | 24 |
69,568 | us | The grapes taste too ripe, showing shriveled fruit notes of raisins and prunes, with dry, bitter tannins that will never age away. A heavy dose of new French oak does nothing except to add oaky sweetness. | Beatty Ranch | 84 | 58 |
97,130 | spain | This salmon-colored wine is powdery on the nose, with aromatic hints of apple skins and raspberry. The palate feels lean, pinched and rubbery, while flavors of pithy citrus fruits finish chalky, with some tang. | Tempranillo-Shiraz | 82 | 13 |
52,670 | us | Handfuls of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot figure into this wine, a lovely, medium-bodied beauty that finds balance in its measured use of oak. Vanilla, plum and bold jolts of pepper and cinnamon combine well on the lengthy palate. | Estate Grown | 92 | 35 |
2,706 | us | The new clone on the block finally makes it onto the front label. Soft and silky, this wine has cherry-berry flavors with an earthy streak of tobacco and sage. There are some firm tannins that kick in on the finish, which suggest six months of aging. | Dijon Clones Selection | 87 | 25 |
65,785 | germany | Mid-gold in color, featuring broad, layered aromas of ripe yellow stone fruit, ruby red grapefruit and mineral notes. Concentrated flavors prevail across the palate showing crisp citrus fruits, nectarines, white peaches and hints of honey. Racy acidity balances the sweetness, as does its firm, taut texture, which gives the wine focus. | Hochgewächs Süss | 90 | 18 |
81,250 | italy | This delicious and velvety expression of Nero d'Avola opens with aromas of earth, ripe black berry, leather and clove. The juicy palate offers blackberry pulp and ripe blueberry, accented by a note of unsweetened black licorice. | Il Moro | 89 | 27 |
81,294 | france | From volcanic soil, this ripe, but tight style of Muscadet is one that needs aging. Even after two years, the acidity has not completely molded round the fresh grapefruit flavors. It's lively, very crisp, demanding food. | Expression de Orthogneiss | 91 | 24 |
39,942 | france | Herb and mineral aromas and flavors prevail in this dry, light-to-medium-weight sparkler. It has decent texture, but the flavors bear a medicinal quality ending with a slight bitterness. | Blanc de Blancs | 82 | 15 |
38,104 | us | This is an easy to drink Chardonnay made for drinking now. It's forward in buttered toast, honey, pineapple jam and butterscotch flavors. | Bar Lazy S Ranch | 89 | 45 |
109,514 | france | Crisp and fresh, this has an attractive tight texture that contrasts with the red berry fruits and lively acidity. It's a real apéritif style of wine, light and fruity. | Brut Rosé | 88 | 65 |
40,454 | us | On the nose, this charming wine is aromatic, with pretty lemon and orange blossoms mingled with darkly toasted oak and butter notes. Dry and full bodied with a rich, creamy mouthfeel, floral notes and a soft salinity on the finish keep the broad palate from verging toward flabbiness. | Reserve | 85 | 26 |
126,217 | italy | Fun and refreshing, this opens with aromas of spring wild flower, white stone fruit and a hint of citrus. The vibrant palate doles out white peach, green apple and lemon zest alongside bright acidity and persistent bubbles. It closes crisp and clean. | Biologico Brut | 88 | 20 |
13,650 | us | Aromatic and stylish, this Dijon-clone Chardonnay jumps out with sweet spices on the nose and a floral twist to the palate. Pollen, apple and white-peach flavors punch through into a well-balanced, lingering finish. It drinks nicely already but should continue to improve through 2023. | Yamhill Valley Vineyard | 91 | 35 |
54,920 | us | This wine strikes a balance between crispness and fullness as it offers tart green apple aromas, richer, riper apple and Bosc pear flavors and a texture that's more rounded than sharp. | Big Valley | 88 | 19 |
27,122 | us | Iron, pomegranate and dust aromas show on the nose of this entry-level bottling from the Los Gatos producer. Bright red fruits and solid brown spice show on the palate that proves light, airy and easy as it dances across the tongue with energy. | Cuvee Los Gatos | 87 | 27 |
17,272 | us | This enormously rich, extracted Pinot Noir will please flavor-forward fans. It's explosive in raspberries, cherries, cola, figs, bacon, orange zest and other umami tastes, wrapped into a silky texture and brightened with crisp acidity. Seems best now and for a year or two. | Los Alamos Vineyard | 89 | 39 |
28,162 | italy | This opens with aromas of ripe berry, aromatic herb, pressed rose petal and a balsamic note. The rather lean palate offers sour cherry, crushed strawberry, sage and star anise alongside nervous acidity and tightly wound, astringent tannins that leave a rather raspy finish. Give this a few more years to unclench. Drink after 2019. | Cannubi Muscatel | 90 | 80 |
9,286 | portugal | A ripe, soft wine that has touches of wood from its four months aging in barrel. There is a spicy, perfumed character with apricot and ripe pear flavors. The acidity is well in balance. Drink this attractive wine now. | Terras do Pó | 86 | 20 |
51,892 | us | Another successful 2011 from this winery, in fact the best of their six new Pinots. Shows the brilliant acidity and light, delicate texture of the coast, with the concentrated fruit, cola and spice flavors this esteemed vineyard is noted for. Highly complex and dry, it's delicious to drink now, and should age well for a good six years. | Gap's Crown Vineyard | 94 | 54 |
23,851 | spain | Aromas of animal hide and latex are savory more than fruity. This feels overdone and soupy on the palate, with sticky tannins. Candied, baked flavors of plum, blackberry and black currant are spicy in flavor but syrupy in feel on the finish. | La Encina del Inglés | 88 | 22 |
4,875 | germany | Dusty mineral and white blossoms perfume this off-dry Scheurebe. It's ethereally light in body, but white grapefruit flavor penetrates the palate. Finishes crisp and dry. | Kreuznacher | 87 | 13 |
90,530 | spain | Heady aromas of cola, blackberry and licorice set up a youthful choppy palate with hard tannins and a sense of skins. Blackberry, licorice and charred toasty oak flavors finish dry, spicy and with a strong note of dark chocolate. Drink through 2028. | Perfume de Sonsierra | 92 | 53 |
109,396 | us | A whiff of leather introduces a wine with a strong savory character; the leather and earth flavors start to bury the sweet berry fruit, and the tannins take on a chalky texture. | Kingpin | 89 | 62 |
71,930 | italy | This blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot offers blackberry, leather and baking spice aromas. The savory palate offers mature plum, ripe black cherry and black pepper notes, held together with polished tannins. | Yantra | 89 | 24 |
106,140 | us | Fermented entirely in stainless steel, this is a floral and fruity wine from a great Carneros vineyard. Offering sharp acidity and rounded flavors of honey and apple, it begs to be enjoyed with food along the lines of foie gras and fresh oysters. | Hudson Vineyard Sans Chêne | 90 | 32 |
72,936 | us | Extremely light in color save for a slight shade of pale pink, this awesome rose invites the nose with unique aromas of baked lemon and strawberry cream sauce, proving both delicate but richly layered. It's clean, crisp and quaffable on the palate, where lime rind and nectarine flesh make for a flavor profile that goes down like water. | Estate Rosé of | 91 | 25 |
97,351 | us | So sugary sweet, it might be a dessert wine. A blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli and Gewürztraminer, it's fruity and spicy and honeyed, brightened with crisp acidity. | Bella Luna | 85 | 16 |
117,619 | italy | Red berry, fragrant blue flower, dark spice and a whiff of eucalyptus come together on this one. The taut, structured palate offers dried black cherry, licorice, clove and a hint of grilled sage. Firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and support. Drink 2020–2032. | Riserva | 94 | 85 |
124,356 | france | This bio wine comes from just over one acre of vines in the appellation's best iron-red terroir. It is ripe and creamy, full of smooth apple-purée fruitiness. A good squeeze of lemon juice gives the wine its crisp aftertaste. Drink now. | Climat Les Mûres | 88 | 48 |
1,772 | france | Soft, ripe and fruity, this spicy wine has attractive acidity. It offers a light texture, pepper and a bite of orange zest at the end. | Juliette | 84 | 13 |
68,671 | france | The nose needs air but as it wakes up, subtle notes of fragrant baked peach rise. On the palate a streak of lemon freshness provides both frame and direction, alongside a lovely apple-skin texture. Made from a blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer this unites the virtues of each variety. This is full of life and impresses with its great precision and freshness. The finish is bone dry. Lovely now but will age. Drink now through 2025. | Win.ck | 93 | 27 |
90,470 | austria | An herbal edge of lemon balm plays amidst the citrus and pineapple-scented nose of this immensely concentrated Riesling. Pleasantly bitter notes of apple and pear peel add an earthy quality and a firm structure that allows citrus aromas of lemon zest, pink grapefruit and tangerine peel to soar. | Das Beste vom Riesling Reserve | 93 | 77 |
30,933 | germany | Lush mango and guava notes lend a sunny, tropical feel to this Riesling. Dry and lavishly textured, it's concentrated in fruit, yet maintains a mineral-edged vitality that's quite refreshing. It offers remarkable quality and consistency at a bargain price. | Dry | 91 | 12 |
115,028 | italy | Santambrogio doles out cheerful tones of red berry, spice, cola, licorice and dried ginger. There's a touch of barbecue smoke that gives the wine more depth and persistency overall. | Santambrogio | 87 | 22 |
7,903 | france | A soft, perfumed wine, it shows attractive light black currant flavors as well as some tannins, acidity and a young fruity character. It is ready to drink now. | Ilixens | 84 | 18 |
57,661 | france | In the Brigue range, this is the entry-level wine. With its attractive fruits and lively acidity, the wine is easy and crisp. It has a clean pure red-fruit flavor that makes it refreshing and ready to drink. | Signature | 87 | 12 |
95,851 | italy | Honey, peach and pear aromas open the nose on this fresh Vermentino. A touch of vanilla cream gives the finish a full, generous feel. | Solosole | 87 | 20 |
28,195 | france | A ripe, soft wine that still does manage to preserve the Ayala lightness of touch. The fruit is green apple and pink grapefruit, with great freshness. The structure, though, is open and hints of yeast show through the fruit. The aftertaste is deliciously fresh. | Millesimé Brut | 92 | 65 |
3,722 | portugal | A ripe wine from the Real Companhia Velha, this shows a rich character, its tannins ripe and generous. It's not a huge wine, but it does show a fine, full-bodied flavor of sweet plum. The final feeling is smooth and opulent. | Vintage | 88 | 60 |
7,022 | us | Hobo's Zins are almost always among the most balanced and elegant out there, while preserving the variety's spicy, briary personality. This lovely single-vineyard bottling is dry and refined, showing complex flavors of blackberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries and spices. Drink now. | Treborce Vineyard | 92 | 30 |
122,819 | germany | Whiffs of saffron and honey lend a sweet, spicy tone to this off-dry Riesling. It's lusciously ripe on the palate, with juicy white peach and honeydew flavors accented by layers of candle wax and crushed slate. Brisk and bright with acidity, it's effortlessly quaffable, but with refinement and depth. | Haus Klosterberg | 92 | 18 |
37,200 | us | Aromas of ripe red apple and pencil lead are followed by tart cherry and cranberry flavors. It's a unique interpretation of the variety. | Estate Rocky Mother | 88 | 45 |
91,154 | italy | Underbrush, ripe berry, menthol, Asian spice and a whiff of aromatic herb come together in the glass. The straightforward palate offers dried wild cherry, cranberry, chopped mint and anise alongside polished tannins. | Rosso | 88 | 25 |
9,429 | us | Superripe pineapple, lemonade and apricot flavors, coupled with acidity, give this Viognier a candied sweet-and-sour taste. | La Vista Vineyard | 82 | 30 |
828 | france | Chenin Blanc has found an unlikely new home in Cahors, to judge by the producers who are trying it out. It works well, giving a deliciously nutty character as well as intense citrus and minerality. Age this wine until 2015. | K-libre | 86 | 30 |
53,884 | us | Caramelized oak and ripe apple provide rich texture and flavor that find ideal companionship in this wine's more rocky minerality and salty tang. Medium bodied, it's a food-friendly find, with ample structure and apple and pear flavor. | Ruxton Vineyard | 90 | 35 |
86,765 | france | This austere wine offers some firm tannins over the red fruit. It has acidity, red-currant fruit and a core of dryness, typical of young Pommard, that suggests it will age well. Drink from 2020. | Domaine du Pavillon Les Rugiens Premier Cru | 92 | 130 |
13,720 | us | Fox Run's Geology Series is a rare opportunity to taste wine sourced from a single vineyard site but vinified three ways. The Riesling 12, inoculated with commercial yeast, is extravagantly musky and floral with an intoxicating spice note that penetrates throughout. Semi sweet in style, it dances on the palate with concentrated flavors of peach and apricot, along with a piercing lemon acidity. | Riesling 12 Hanging Delta Vineyard | 90 | 25 |
37,244 | us | Full-bodied and lush on the palate, this exuberant wine offers a brightness of red raspberry fruit followed by acres of lively clove and ginger spice. High in acidity, it has years to go before it sleeps, the finish savory in leather. | Rosemary's Block | 90 | 55 |
18,055 | us | There is tons of lively action packed into the nose of this wine, from rosebuds and zesty cherry cola to cinnamon spice and rainbow peppercorns. The texture is relatively light on the sip, and yet grippy tannins and a bursting acidity swim across the palate, showing vibrant iron and red-fruit flavors. | Hook Vineyard | 90 | 25 |
100,224 | us | Dusty mineral notes mingle alongside pretty floral and apple aromas on this softly effervescent sparkling. A blend of 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay, it's strikingly high in acidity but has pleasant lemon and apple flavors. | Cuvée Brut | 86 | 30 |
64,460 | new zealand | Orange peel, melon, and green aromas are muted by a sulphuric overtone. The palate offers balanced acidity and a grainy texture, finishing on spice and lemon peel tones. | Arona Certified Sustainable | 88 | 14 |
85,096 | italy | Touches of rum cake and licorice lend this 60-40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot an impression of intensity and persistence. The wine delivers flavors of blackberry and candied cherry. | Patrimonio | 89 | 20 |