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32,290 | us | Pineapple, candied apple and a touch of guava jelly on toast achieve great aromatic balance on a rare Rancho Santa Rosa Chardonnay. The flavors are lush, not racy, and evolve in a mellow fashion, from apple to nectarine and then papaya. | Rancho Santa Rosa | 92 | 34 |
50,277 | us | The Pfeiffer Vineyard also contributes fruit for the winery's excellent Unity bottling. Here, its grapes are the whole show, and the wine is focused and substantial. It drills down with precise flavors of peach and pear with a touch of citrus, all showing excellent length and depth. | Pfeiffer Vineyards | 91 | 24 |
83,367 | us | The best of a great flight of single-vineyard 2009 Pinots from Adelsheim, this new entry into the lineup is all muscle and black fruits. It is power-packed with dense, rich flavors, nuanced with exotic spices and black tea, moving into silky tannins and an extremely long, satisfying finish. | Nicholas Vineyard | 95 | 90 |
68,597 | italy | Pinot Grigio Unterebner offers a beautiful contrast between cool-climate aromas of white flower and passion fruit and spicy, oak-driven aromas of vanilla and cinnamon bun. Pair this wine with a savory appetizer strudel filled with spinach, cheese and pine nuts. | Unterebner | 90 | 31 |
67,535 | chile | Herbal, green aromas suggest bell pepper and salad. This feels jagged, with zesty acidity and hard tannins. Flavors of herbal berry are pushed by racy acids, while the finish offers tobacco, green notes and a healthy-feeling fade. | Grial | 87 | 75 |
83,226 | argentina | Jammy berry and cassis aromas come with a bit of leather and horse hide. This brings it on the palate, but there isn't much finesse to the mix of blackberry and baked plum flavors along with hard tannins. Give this time in the glass and it opens up and mellows out. | Phebus Estate Bottled | 88 | 16 |
85,617 | us | Outcrop was planted in 1982, and these older vines emphasize the elegance of the grape. This cuvée seems most reflective of the Eyrie Pinots of the 1980s and 1990s, but with better overall ripeness and no old barrel funk. Tart cranberry and pomegranate fruits combine with ample citrusy acids and freshly cut herbs. Give this wine time and attention and it rewards you with extra dimensions. | Outcrop | 92 | 50 |
54,868 | us | This single-vineyard wine feels light and silky in the mouth, like the passing of a cloud. Yet incredibly ripe cherry, raspberry, strawberry and cola flavors give it weight and importance, making it sweetly delicious. Brilliant acidity provides balance, suggesting pairing it with barbecued steak. But there's also as guarantee foraging as you can get in a California Pinot Noir. Should still be gathering steam in 2023. | Pisoni Vineyard | 94 | 67 |
58,542 | chile | Warm and mulchy at first; this is a muscular, dark wine despite the bargain price, and it's tight, tannic and herbal but serious in weight, structure and depth. The palate shows creamy, oaky, herbal fruit in front of a full, grabby, tobacco-accented finish. Elevated size and structure is what brings it up a notch. | Special Cuvée Limited Release Reserva | 87 | 13 |
106,772 | us | Golden-yellow in color, this bottling of a rarely planted grape from Italy's Campania region shows soft chamomile and sliced yellow apples on the pleasant nose. Squeezed lemon, light mandarin juice and a touch of walnut oil show on the sip, where the acid rises late and lasts long. | Oakenshield Vineyard | 88 | 30 |
74,216 | italy | Alluring scents of fragrant blue flower, rose, chopped mint, sunbaked earth and red berry mingle in the glass. The aromas carry over to the medium-bodied palate, along with mature black cherry and a hint of brown spice. Close-grained tannins leave a firm finish. | Riserva | 89 | 45 |
40,591 | us | You'd never guess that this was rocking it so hard with 16.3% alcohol, as this wine achieves balance in the face of such boozy contents. The nose holds a blackberry core with rusty, spicier edges of star anise. These are followed by a palate of black cherry and cedar, with enough tannins to ensure evolving drinking until at least 2018. | Michael's Estate Reserve | 90 | 50 |
70,467 | us | This wine's nose is all about earth and minerality, showing iron, rust, mushrooms and eucalyptus, but in a rather pungent way. The flavors are sanguine, nearly metallic, with Indian spices and cranberry fruit combining for a sip that is lean in body but grippy with tannins. | Vintner's Select | 84 | 25 |
128,164 | us | The meaty, spicy aromas of this medium-bodied wine are quickly followed by a flood of ripe, grapy fruit flavors that seem lightly sweet as they coat the sides of the mouth. It's big in flavor and rather soft and easy in texture. | Ancestral | 86 | 10 |
110,229 | us | Dry and rich in tannins, but not quite ripe, with a vegetal note to the blackberries and cherries. Drink now. | Reserve | 84 | 50 |
73,189 | portugal | The name of the wine comes from the huge horseshoe bend of the Douro River that surrounds the Meão vineyards on three sides. This is the second wine of the estate, ripe with tannins and packed with black fruits. It is developing quickly and is ready to drink now. | Meandro do Vale Meão | 93 | 20 |
49,123 | chile | Plum, berry and milk chocolate aromas are not too aggressive. The palate is round and friendly feeling, with flavors of wild berry, sweet oak and carob. Finishes with solid oaky flavors. Good Syrah that's uncomplicated and generally well made. | Crucero | 86 | 10 |
34,882 | france | A dry, tight style of wine, with fresh grapefruit and lime flavors. It could do with some bottle age to allow the fruit to shed some of its intense acidity. | Brut | 87 | 69 |
12,629 | austria | Fine green fruit gives great freshness in this crisp, citrus and apple flavored wine, lightly softened with melon. Pure, clean, a lively, bright wine. | Haidviertel | 88 | 23 |
127,017 | france | Supposedly set on an ancient burial ground, this vineyard is well placed halfway up the slope of Chassagne. It has almond and spice flavors as well as a tighter, steely texture. The wine, with its wood-aging flavors, is still developing. Drink from 2018. | La Maltroie Premier Cru | 93 | 100 |
103,757 | south africa | Lovely scents of fynbos and sweet grass mingle with fruity tones of melon rind, gooseberry and underripe mango on the nose and mouth. The fresh and inviting palate offers more of the same, with lingering hints of citrus zest, lime leaf and white currant on the medium-length finish. It's zippy, but layered and flavorful, with excellent overall balance and harmony. | Vintage Selection | 90 | 17 |
108,023 | us | Soft and rather simple, it conveys raspberry jam, cola, sweetened herb tea and smoky oak flavors. It's an easy Pinot to drink now. | Sangiacomo Vineyard | 85 | 54 |
111,723 | us | This delightful, off-dry white is a blend of Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Müller Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling, perfectly matched to deliver crisp, fruity aromatics and flavors of apples, oranges and pears. It's a terrific anytime quaffer. | Toasted Cow White Vintners Blend | 88 | 10 |
99,132 | italy | Aromas of baked plum, underbrush, grilled herb and mocha lead the nose on this dense, soft wine. The concentrated palate delivers blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, clove and black pepper notes alongside velvety tannins. | Gioè | 92 | 110 |
78,245 | us | Despite the cartoonish label, this wine is rough and rugged, with a tannic authority that may mellow with bottle age. Spice, berry, currant and leaf all combine into a wine whose herbal side seems to be its strength. | Sweeney Estate | 87 | 40 |
1,706 | australia | This medium-bodied Chardonnay features ample apple, pear and pineapple fruit that comes across as pleasant and mouthfilling, if also a bit one-dimensional. Still, it represents a reasonable value. | Lost Block | 86 | 14 |
86,358 | portugal | The Ataíde estate in the Alto Douro is one of the rare Douro vineyards to be relatively flat. From old vines, it produces a solid, structured and rich wine, with ripe swathes of plum and berry fruits that are structured by firm tannins. Young and fruity, this will age well, although it is drinkable now. | Altano Quinta do Ataíde Made With Organic Grapes | 89 | 16 |
117,203 | us | A gorgeous wine, lush and refined from the first sniff to the last swallow. Rose petals, cotton candy, chocolate-covered cherries—it's a date in a bottle. As the wine rolls across the palate it seems to gain depth and detail, while keeping the exceptionally pretty fruit flavors front and center. Silky and lightly spicy, with cinnamon, toast, mocha and tobacco highlights. | Reserve | 95 | 60 |
75,086 | us | Fresh yellow peach, apricot and melon aromas are bolstered by swathes of white blossom on this deeply fruity, floral wine. The palate is delicately sweet, succulent and sunny, offering generous layers of tropical mango and pineapple flavors. It's straightforward fruitiness with a lip smacking honey finish. | Semi-Dry | 89 | 18 |
31,375 | us | Sourced from a three-acre vineyard planted in 2001, this smooth and quite pretty Pinot is round and fruity, offering lots of blueberry and raspberry fruit. It's laced together with a tight streak of coffee and toast. | Dario Estate | 88 | 25 |
47,664 | italy | Fragrant and polished, this radiant wine offers enticing scents of elderflower, yellow peach and aromatic herb. The elegantly structured palate delivers apricot, nectarine zest and a hint of white pepper, all framed in vibrant acidity. | Praepositus | 91 | 25 |
24,551 | us | A vigorous, aggressive Syrah, this is full bodied and tannic, and it deals assertive blackberry, cherry, currant and sandalwood flavors. | Zabala Vineyard | 86 | 28 |
60,735 | us | Light and clear in color and texture, this wine is both slightly sour and sweet, swerving between savory leather and clove notes and a more ripe aspect of black cherry and strawberry. | Jeff Gordon Collection | 84 | 50 |
81,854 | us | Les Chevaux blends 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Syrah, yielding a wine that is smooth, supple, and complete. It has both roundness and depth, and a lovely melding of cherry, chocolate and tobacco. | H3 Les Chevaux Red Wine | 90 | 15 |
74,032 | italy | This wine's underbrush, truffle, leather and herb aromas unfold in the glass. The firmly structured palate offers dried black cherry, licorice, espresso, oak-driven spice and toast flavors framed by close-grained tannins. Roasted coffee bean and powdered sage notes mark the finish. | Bric' Micca | 89 | 46 |
29,217 | us | With moderate alcohol, this Pinot is silky and delicate in the mouth, with excellent acidity. Yet it's intense in sunshiney-ripe raspberries and cherries, as well as a hint of mushrooms that will become more pronounced with age. Defines the lighter style of California Pinot, in a gracious, elegant style. | Winery Block Estate | 91 | 38 |
115,184 | us | Mount Veeder Cabernets usually have tough tannins, making the Cabernets ageworthy, but this 100% varietal bottling neither requires cellaring nor will reward it. Enjoy the tight astringency now for its upfront blackberry, black currant and cassis flavors. | Newton Vineyard | 91 | 55 |
121,465 | us | Good price for a brisk, clean and elegant rosé sparkling wine. With a pretty copper color, it offers rich raspberry, strawberry and toast flavors. The finish is dry and honeyed at the same time. | Rosé | 87 | 22 |
66,690 | us | Sharp and tangy, this assertive wine shows a well-integrated mix of berry, cherry, sassafras and herb. Lightly dusted with fresh earth, it does a gentle fade through the finish. | Mirabai | 89 | 35 |
66,588 | us | From the winery's Bordeaux study series, this Merlot-based blend shows roast beef, smoke, lilac, violet, lavender and shy black-cherry fruit on the nose. There's more fruit on the palate, with blackberry paste. However, the rigid tannins don't open up easily. Notes of crushed volcanic rock, espresso, dried herbs and leather are subtle. | Cuvée Pom | 91 | 50 |
4,298 | us | A beautifully dry Gewürz that shows the variety's exotic, spicy personality, and frames it in a crisp texture of acidity and minerality. Brims with stimulating flavors of lychee, peaches, mangos, apples, honeysuckle flower and just about every spice you can name. Right up there with the best. | Estate Vineyard | 89 | 21 |
128,939 | france | Lucien Lardy takes the risk of not using sulfur during fermentation, giving a wine that retains its great fruitiness. It's bright, full of red cherry fruits and lively acidity. Tannins are a hint in the background, enough to give structure but not to suggest long aging. Drink until 2018. | Les Roches | 89 | 20 |
30,320 | france | Bright, lightly-smoked red currant and berry fruits dominate this juicy, fresh wine. A plum-skin texture leads on to some firm tannins. The aftertaste is fruity and light. | Augey | 85 | 10 |
66,485 | italy | Fresh and easygoing, this bright red opens with subdued aromas of red berry and a whiff of cooking spice. The lively, informal palate offers black cherry, ground pepper and a hint of anise alongside brisk acidity. | Pian Scorrone | 86 | 15 |
118,078 | germany | High-toned acidity lends raciness to this otherwise fleshy dry Riesling. Like many of the producer's 2015 dry wines, it's rich and densely structured, but the profile suggests crisper tones of lime, lemon and tangerine rather than stone fruit. The finish is a touch warm, but it's an undeniably attractive, powerful wine. | Hochheimer Kirchenstück Trocken Erste Lage | 93 | 33 |
101,988 | argentina | Opens with fairly deep blackberry aromas, but there's also a stemmy edge to the bouquet. Generic flavors of baked plum and berry are lifted by slicing acids, while the finish bounces along before ending with some straightforward chocolate and berry notes. | La Pilar | 85 | 14 |
54,853 | us | Made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine tastes like it was treated to the most modern winemaking techniques designed for maximum extraction. It's soft and gentle, with jammy, pie-filling flavors of cherries, blackberries, currants and black raspberries. | Angels' Peak | 85 | 50 |
72,523 | us | Peppery and bright in acidity, this blend of half Grenache and lesser percentages of Mourvèdre, Syrah and Counoise is a bit mixed. On the one hand it offers red raspberry and pomegranate and perfumed aromatics; on the other hand, the earthiness detracts. | Coda Rouge | 86 | 30 |
62,242 | germany | Light-bodied and lithe, this is not as fruity or flashy as many of its brethren from this vintage. Instead, it offers mineral complexity only slightly buffered by notes of ripe apples and stone fruit, and a long, citrusy finish. Give it some time in the cellar, where it should blossom in another 5–7 years. | Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese | 90 | 47 |
17,258 | south africa | Strong aromas of cassis, cocoa nibs, fresh mint sprigs, black currant leaf and licorice are the first things you experience with this wine. After that, the creamy mouth provides loads of black berry, plum and anise flavors that stay through the finish. A firmly structured and well-balanced Bordeaux-style blend. | John X Merriman | 89 | 30 |
36,137 | austria | An intriguing mix of pepper, rose petals, stone fruit and zesty lime creates a heady aroma. The palate is more toned down but all the more appealing for it. Rounded and concentrated, this is full of textural and aromatic interest. Ripe, washed-rind cheeses or spicy pan-Asian combinations would do this rich, layered wine real justice. | Smaragd | 92 | 27 |
87,656 | france | This is a light-colored wine, with structure and acidity to balance the perfumed cherry-flavored fruit. Still young, still developing its fruitiness, the wine is going to be crisp with attractive strawberry flavors and soft tannins. Drink from 2019. | Aux Champs Perdrix Premier Cru | 89 | 70 |
91,020 | italy | This is an expressive rendition of Malvasia Bianca with long, mineral flavors and cheerful notes of peach, banana and apricot. You could pair this wine with Thai or Chinese dishes. | Giancòla | 86 | 20 |
87,004 | france | This is a delicious and textured wine. It has great swathes of crisp citrus and gooseberry fruits that are bright and still young. Drink this steely flinty wine from 2018. | Renaissance La Magie des Caillottes | 89 | 25 |
128,460 | germany | The von Kesselstatt estate released four GG bottlings in 2009, and this wine was perhaps the least of them. It's very good nonetheless, with fresh, slightly floral aromas and bold flavors of baked apple and orange zest. There's a chunkiness in the mouth and a slight coarseness of texture compared to the others, but that's splitting hairs. | Kaseler Nies'chen Trocken GG | 88 | 49 |
110,248 | romania | A nose of black cherry and red berry leads on this Romanian Merlot, followed by flavors of cherry and spice. Backed by a solid tannic structure but slightly acidic, this wine will pair well with grilled meats. | La Putere | 84 | 10 |
9,077 | spain | White-fruit aromas and a prickly scent of cactus or nettle opens this tight, citrusy old-vines Verdejo. Matching the aromas, this tastes of pithy citrus, grapefruit and green herbs. A racy finish fades out nicely. | Flor de Vetus Old Vines From Segovia | 89 | 15 |
116,774 | spain | Here's a serious Cava with Champagne qualities. The nose is nutty and rich, with hints of vanilla and popcorn that aren't overdone. The palate is toasty but also candied, with citrus blending perfectly with butterscotch. Plump and ripe through the finish, this is high-end and stylish, as Spanish bubbly goes. Drink now or hold in a good cellar for a few more years. | III Lustros Gran Reserva | 92 | 46 |
54,318 | italy | Named after the late Antonio Mastroberardino, this stunning wine opens with aromas of underbrush, dark cherry, tobacco, exotic spice and blue flower. The radiant palate seamlessly combines structure and finesse, delivering mature black cherry, juicy raspberry, white pepper, clove and licorice while bright acidity and firm, polished tannins provide balance. Hold for added complexity. Drink 2018–2033. | Radici Antonio Riserva | 95 | 80 |
90,831 | italy | From the Rocche dell'Annunziata subzone, this well-priced Barolo offers beautifully vibrant aromas of cherry cola, chopped mint, violets and light shadings of exotic spice. In the mouth, it sports a compact, polished texture. | Rocche dell'Annunziata | 93 | 49 |
127,995 | france | An intensely mineral expression of Sauvignon Blanc, crisp, full of citrus flavors, deliciously fresh, but also complex. The wine is concentrated into a steel spring of ripeness, ready to burst from the glass. | Domaine Gérard Fiou | 92 | 22 |
80,410 | us | This twin county blend is a sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc. It shows the gooseberry tartness that Capture is known for, but not too much, with richer notes of citrus fruits and white flowers dominating. One quibble is that the wine is a little too sweet. | Tradition | 87 | 30 |
123,725 | us | Compared to Wiemer's more fruity, floral bottlings this vintage, the Josef Vineyard is decidedly savory, showing pronounced notes of earth and herb. Semisweet in style, the palate offers concentrated doses of fresh white pear and tangerine as well. The finish lingers on dusty mineral tones. | Josef Vineyard | 89 | 39 |
62,208 | chile | Lactic oak and rubbery black fruit aromas lead to a wiry, acidic palate. This is limited in its flavor range, with plum and berry flavors leading the way. An edgy feeling finish with plum and snappy acidity is not too demanding. | Reserva Sepia | 86 | 12 |
113,018 | italy | Aromas of butterscotch, toasted oak, roasted coffee and espresso follow through to the palate along with notes of black pepper. There's not enough fruit richness to stand up to the astringent, woody tannins. | Gaia Principe | 86 | 43 |
102,430 | australia | Fully mature, this is a medium-bodied, creamy-textured sparkling wine that could handle main-course duties. Notes of brioche dominate, filled out by hints of pineapple and citrus, followed by a lingering finish. | Pipers River Vintage Release Méthode Traditionnelle | 92 | 40 |
115,970 | italy | A very clean wine, with intense aromas of fruit and white flower followed by soft perlage and a plush, creamy texture. It could work with easy finger foods, or be consumed on its own. | Villa Luigia Millesimato Extra Dry | 88 | 18 |
54,697 | australia | The Mad Russian manages to evince very ripe fig, orange and candied lemon peel fruit while maintaining a crisp, refreshing structure. Despite a shade of oiliness, the finish is quite appealing; we can only wish the lovely grapefruit and lemon candy flavors would hang around a bit longer. Drink now to one year. | Mad Russian | 86 | 19 |
111,536 | italy | This shows more oak than fruit. It opens with aromas of toasted oak, chocolate, vanilla and espresso that all carry over to the palate along with a note of spearmint chewing gum. Plum notes are strangled beneath and it closes on a note of bitter wood tannins. | Riserva Villa Bonomi | 85 | 35 |
6,656 | chile | All of Viu Manent's single-vineyard wines have the right stuff. This one starts out staunch and concentrated before it unfolds with inky, black-fruit aromas, warm earth and saturated blackberry and spice flavors. Ripe, rich and meaty. A prime New World Syrah with teeth and character. Drink now through 2012. | El Olivar Alto Single Vineyard | 90 | 25 |
83,131 | germany | Intense smoke and mineral tones mingle with fragrant lemon peel and lavender in this slightly exotic off-dry Riesling. It's buoyantly peachy yet also cutting and spry, finishing bright on a streak of tangerine acidity. | Sonnentropfen Wachenheimer Feinherb | 91 | 29 |
32,094 | germany | Pressed apple and pears seem to be dusted in pollen and saffron on the nose of this savory, spicy Riesling. It's off dry and delicate in style, but concentrated in lip smacking tangerine and lime flavors. Dusty, earthy tones persist through the moderately long finish. | Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett | 89 | 26 |
46,699 | us | From the last remaining block of a vineyard planted in 1968 by Oregon pioneer Dick Erath that's yielding less than 1.5 tons per acre, this is loaded with rose petal and cherry blossom aromas. Delicate and graceful, it offers subtle raspberry, blackberry and cherry fruit. The finish is exceptional, long and complex, with hints of coffee and caramel. Give this wine your full attention and enjoy how long it lingers. | Chehalem Mountain Vineyard Block B3 Old Vines | 93 | 50 |
11,138 | france | Now in its 14th generation, this domaine has produced a ripe wine from this single parcel. It's both structured and packed with red fruit and acidity, reflecting its vintage. Drink from 2018. | Aux Saint-Julien | 89 | 59 |
94,200 | austria | The light amber color already promises concentration. What follows is the complex and almost mystical sweetness of candied citrus—sweet orange and tart grapefruit are recognizable, as is candied whole mandarine, all in a linear, tight but lucsious package, cut by a streak of racy, wonderfully piercing acidity. | Eiswein Exquisit | 92 | 35 |
93,928 | italy | Punggl is a very expressive Pinot Grigio (one third of the wine is aged in large oak casks) that imparts fruity tones of peach and melon along with some spicier tones of pastry cream and vanilla. It shows good structure and silkiness in the mouth. | Punggl | 90 | 22 |
38,039 | argentina | Big, bold blackberry and mulled-plum aromas are ripe, briary and turn more raisiny the longer this wine sits. Raw, tart acidity and firm tannins offer structure. This wine has a palate of prune and stewed meat, with a rich yet rugged feel. Drink through 2021. | AleAnd Reserva | 90 | 75 |
2,689 | us | This brut-style bubbly is comprised of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay and shows aspects of both varieties. It's fairly full bodied, with raspberry, strawberry, lime, brioche, vanilla and toast flavors. Feels elegant, complex and lush in the mouth, and should develop additional bottle notes over the next six years. | Royal Cuvée | 90 | 32 |
69,146 | us | This directly appealing wine has notes of fresh blueberry pie, char and barrel spices. It's richly flavored with blue fruit, showing excellent depth and intensity. Seemingly out-of-place tart acids and astringency need some time to (hopefully?) settle. | Scarlet Lake | 88 | 28 |
106,069 | spain | Interesting aromas of mint, Christmas spice, licorice and blackberry feed into a dense, blocky palate with firm acidity. Ripe, loamy flavors of blackberry and prune finish with oak-driven graphite, mint and resiny flavors along with a note of residual cassis. This is half Garnacha and half Carignan. | Vina Hispana Roble | 87 | 19 |
76,438 | france | This wine is full, structured and still developing, with a bitter-chocolate edge that give a sharp character. This is balanced with warmer black-fruit flavors and acidity. The wine has great potential and needs another year. It will be best from the end of 2017. | E Croce | 90 | 36 |
125,224 | france | The nose is closed and gives away little. Fresh, clean and lemony, the palate is colored slightly by fresh pear but there is not much besides. Drink as fresh as possible. | Réserve | 85 | 13 |
74,531 | us | This limited (250 case) production, Dijon-clone wine shows the ripe, bright flavor profile of the "new" Oregon Chardonnays. Oily and slightly hot, with opulent, assertive, high-toned aromas, it is a big wine that finishes with a burst of sweet vanilla. | Estelle | 89 | 25 |
43,647 | germany | A standout amidst a stellar lineup of 2013 Rheingau auslese, this deeply concentrated, complex Riesling is a kaleidescope of sensory offerings. Pretty white floral notes perfume swathes of marmalade and crushed minerals. It's unctuous yet spine tingling, lithe yet endlessly penetrating on the finish. | Rosalack No. 398 Auslese | 95 | 160 |
29,878 | us | This shows distinctive dryness and tannins, with an elegant mouthfeel framing black currant and oak flavors. But it's a little shy of being ageworthy, so drink up. | Le Pich | 89 | 45 |
111,349 | germany | Whiffs of spice, honeycomb and lanolin meld curiously on the nose of this intensely mineral Riesling. Dry in style, with pretty yellow-cherry flavor, it builds in concentration and complexity as shades of spice, rock and fruit amass against a backdrop of sunny tangerine acidity. Drink now. | Hochheimer Domdechaney Trocken | 91 | 36 |
55,073 | france | Baked apple aromas and crisp green fruit flavors set up this bright, fruity wine. With its lively character and juicy citrus notes, it could age a few more months. Save it for summer 2018. | Cuvée Classique | 87 | 15 |
77,893 | france | A classic blend for Gascony of Colombard and Ugni Blanc produces a bright, fruity wine that is light and crisply fresh. It has white currant and citrus flavors with a herbal edge that gives the wine a tangy texture. Drink now. | Colombelle L'Original | 85 | 15 |
30,682 | germany | Green, herbal notes are prominent on this brisk, savory Riesling. Lemony acidity and hints of bitter lime pith add a stark, refreshing quality that would accompany rich goat cheese or cured meats quite well. | Fritz Fisk | 85 | 13 |
120,668 | us | Lush, spicy aromas of apricot, honey and vanilla are followed by unfolding layers of the same in this elegant dessert wine. Luscious and pretty, with a slightly spicy finish. Pair with fresh fruit or sip alone. | Night Watch Late Harvest Wine | 86 | 45 |
58,111 | us | The showy nose on this wine, which is bolstered by 5% Malbec, is both fruit-forward and extremely floral, with plum blossoms, cola and blueberry juice. The palate is densely layered and firmly structured, with flavors of caramel, vanilla, anise-laced blueberry pie and minty herbs. Drink 2017–2025. | Reserve | 92 | 62 |
48,140 | us | Roasted meats, black fruit, charcoal and tar show on the nose of this clonal selection from this pioneering winery that is now owned by Bill Foley. The medium-bodied sip shows roasted blackberries, boysenberries and black currants, with charred meat leading into a caramelized finish. The acid and tannin levels are solid right now and will age well too. | Clone 174 | 91 | 40 |
64,243 | us | This wine has full aromas and flavors of rich, ripe strawberries and blackberries. The texture is both smooth and slightly gripping at the same time, with a medium to full body and a dry, lingering finish lingers. | Reserve Old Vine | 90 | 20 |
6,689 | italy | This opens with a classic Nebbiolo fragrance of red rose, leather, perfumed wild berries, forest floor and a hint of menthol. On the palate, white pepper, mint, thyme and eucalyptus notes add depth to the mouthwatering wild cherry and ripe raspberry flavors. It's still young, with a firm, tannic backbone balanced with just enough fresh acidity. Drink 2018–2026. | Roncaglie | 93 | 70 |
89,260 | italy | Spiced berry, violet, menthol and anise aromas float out of the glass. The elegant, firmly structured palate doles out juicy black cherry, licorice, white pepper, clove and a hint of pipe tobacco alongside firm, fine-grained tannins that need a few more years to unwind. Drink 2019–2031. | Gallina | 93 | 66 |
75,249 | italy | This is a unique wine indeed. The style here is heavy, thick and shows the limits Pinot Grigio can achieve in terms of extraction and richness. The wine's appearance shows a copperish hue and the texture is thickly laced with carmel, candied fruit and apricot. | Vis Terrae | 88 | 17 |
38,924 | us | This blend of 68% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot hits the nose with aromas of brick, uncrushed clove, red cherries, wet gravel, rosewater and a touch of tobacco. The palate is surprisingly light, but packs cedar, pipesmoke, clove and nutmeg against a red cherry and cranberry backdrop. | Jovial | 88 | 40 |
116,559 | chile | Solid but jammy black cherry and blackberry aromas come with hints of forest and rubber. This is flush and easygoing in feel, with a friendly, not demanding mouthfeel. Boysenberry and plum flavors finish round and fleshy, with mild tannins. | Gran Reserva Corte | 88 | 20 |
3,613 | chile | Opens with grassy, slightly burnt aromas that later yield to hickory smoke and herbal berry fruit. Feels fresh but prickly, with grabby acidity setting up flavors of herbs, olive, woodspice and red berries. Finishes fresh and minty. | Castillo de Molina Reserva | 86 | 12 |
36,841 | italy | Made entirely with Pinot Nero, this straw colored Metodo Classico opens with subdued aromas of nut and a whiff of bread crust. The palate is more expressive, offering white peach, citrus zest and pastry notes alongside a creamy mousse. An almond note closes the finish. | Extra Brut Metodo Classico | 89 | 50 |