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124,695 | Australia | This international venture based out of the former Nepenthe winery in the Adelaide Hills sources fruit from a number of vineyards in South Australia. This bottling is light on its feet for its 15% stated abv, showcasing fresh cherry fruit, gentle herbal notes and silky tannins. Drink now–2022. | 92 | 30 | South Australia | Grenache |
14,835 | US | This wine is a blend of fruit from Boushey, Artz and Red Willow vineyards. Aromas of tire rubber, herb and red and black fruit lead to a soft palate backed by fine grained tannins. | 88 | 30 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
43,224 | US | Light in color, the aromas of this wine are very varietal, with scents of cranberry, raspberry and high-toned spices. The palate is quite sweet, giving the appearance of carrying some residual sugar. It comes off as a bit hot. Still, there's enjoyment to be had. | 87 | 44 | Washington | Zinfandel |
114,737 | US | Fresh aromas of carnation, framboise, cherry cola and blooming rose petals show on the nose of this bottling by Coby Parker-Garcia. Bright flavors of hibiscus tea, pomegranate and raspberry ride a clean line of crushed thyme and peppercorn dust on the lively palate. | 93 | 46 | California | Pinot Noir |
74,131 | Spain | This is sweet, easy, powdery and entirely inviting on the nose. It feels pure and correct on the palate, with apple, white grape, kiwi and lime flavors. The finish is long, sweet and totally comfortable. Only 2,500 were cases made. | 90 | 18 | Catalonia | Sparkling Blend |
1,086 | US | All Trisaetum's dry Rieslings feel a notch riper in this warm year, to good effect. Meticulous blending of individual lots, some aged in oak, brings layers of complexity and helps differentiate each cuvée. Concentrated pear, peach and papaya flavors are on display here, with tangy acidity and superb length and richness. It's dry, to be sure, but also brilliantly fruity. | 94 | 32 | Oregon | Riesling |
123,883 | US | This is a creamy, voluptuously full-bodied white, highlighted in floral aromas of honeysuckle and nicely defined flavors of kumquat and melon. Forceful on the palate, it's lingering and complex, with a spicy nutmeg character and crispness of Key lime. | 91 | 28 | California | Chardonnay |
9,303 | US | This puff-pastry of a wine has a vivid gold color, enticing bread-dough aromas and lush texture. Ripe peach and honey flavors are layered with butterscotch and mineral notes that lead to a lingering finish. Full-boded, well-balanced and delightful. | 92 | 28 | California | Viognier |
2,793 | US | Made in an old-fashioned Paso Robles style, this is pretty sweet, soft and simple. There's not much complexity, but it has plenty of ripe blackberry, cherry and spice flavors. | 84 | 20 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
72,959 | Italy | This opens with earthy underbrush, violet and red berry aromas. The palate is bright, with tart red cherry and ripe raspberry accented by notes of pepper and baking spice. It's vibrant and calls out for hearty pastas or pecorino cheese. | 88 | 19 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
99,501 | US | This is thick, quite ripe and full-bodied wine rich in baked apple and vanilla custard, the layers concentrated and veering on sweet. | 85 | 42 | California | Chardonnay |
66,611 | France | This wine has a rich background to support its perfumed red fruits. Raspberry and mandarin-orange flavors roll around the mouth easily, with only the lightest sense of structure. It is an immediately attractive, balanced wine. | 87 | 12 | Provence | Rosé |
42,697 | Spain | Leans toward burnt and acrid on the nose, yet the palate is fresh but tight and scouring. Raspberry and red plum account for the flavors, while the finish is quick and fades off quietly. Tart and innocuous, but not problematic. | 83 | 10 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
128,538 | France | There is tough concentration here that suggests a wine that needs aging; there's also fruit that hints at richness to come. A wine that has a good future. | 89 | 19 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
99,530 | US | Young and tight, this wine is scented with fresh raspberries and cocoa. The fruit flavors include red currant and spicy cherry as well, and it feels sleek and elegant, though confined. The way the wine spreads out across the palate is encouraging, as are the hints of pepper, herb and stone. Decant before drinking. | 89 | 30 | Washington | Red Blend |
51,859 | France | This is a rich wine, labeled sweet but with a firm core of dryness that gives considerable texture. It reveals pure, ripe fruits coming from the biodynamically grown grapes, adding to a depth of flavor. It's ready for some good aging, so wait to drink until 2017. | 93 | 59 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
120,251 | US | Intense with cherry and surprising tart citrus notes, this vineyard-designated wine is a perennial knockout. High in acidity, it offers a lively structure, soft texture and a muscularity of tobacco and dusty, brambly flavors. | 92 | 52 | California | Zinfandel |
32,637 | US | The second release of Springhill's Mer Vin (sea wine) Pinot Noir is fruit-driven, and leaves an impression of sweetness along with the fruit flavors of strawberry jam. Powdered sugar and brown sugar and cream are evident, making for a pleasant, forward, easy-drinking wine for near-term enjoyment. | 87 | 40 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
87,222 | France | Both ripe, red apple and juicy Mirabelle plum make an enticing appearance. The fruity character somewhat loses itself on the broad palate which nonetheless is made lively by a frothy, friendly mousse. This is simple but fizzy and fresh, with a bitter finish. | 86 | 15 | Alsace | Sparkling Blend |
6,635 | Spain | Jammy aromas of baked blackberry and plum are fiery at first and then flatten out with airing. A choppy palate offers a bumpy ride with ripe plum and berry flavors in front of a full-force, toasty finish that shows a strong grip courtesy of big tannins. This is two-thirds Garnacha with Syrah and Carignan. | 88 | 23 | Catalonia | Red Blend |
42,398 | France | This rare unclassified growth from Saint-Julien has all of the elegance you would expect, and it balances firm tannins with a classic black-currant flavor. It has dark, structured tannins, with layers of wood and acidity on the fragrant finish. Keep this for many years. | 93 | 130 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
65,830 | France | Ripe yellow fruits give this wine a soft and rich character. With a tangy, citrus edge it is also crisp and fresh. The combination makes for a lively, light wine that is ready to drink. | 86 | 31 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
4,369 | Argentina | Clean, cedary and dynamic, with fine black-fruit aromas on the nose. The palate has a full, layered texture that impresses, while the flavors of black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry carry toasty, dark, chocolaty accents. Savory and warm on the finish, with lots of power. A blend of 75% Malbec with 20% Tempranillo and 5% Syrah. | 91 | 16 | Mendoza Province | Red Blend |
126,752 | US | This is a stand out rosé amidst an excellent lineup of New York pinks this vintage. Made from Cabernet Franc, it juxtaposes plump, silken mouthfeel against bright, crisp red cherry and bramble berry notes. It's a sprightly, yet concentrated and deeply satisfying sip. | 91 | 20 | New York | Rosé |
51,809 | France | From sandy soil above the banks of the Cher river, this wine has crisp citrus and clean, bright white berry and lime flavors. There's a refreshing herbal aftertaste. Drink now. | 86 | 25 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
45,758 | US | Spicy and green at first, with an aromatic resemblance to salsa and bell peppers. In the mouth, that bell pepper character never goes away, but with time it becomes more subdued as powerful berry fruit and chocolate come on strong. The finish, however, is hard as nails, courtesy of fierce tannins, thus an affinity for tannin is required to get much from this unusual wine. | 83 | 19 | Oregon | Red Blend |
14,772 | US | One of Elliott Dolin's first attempts at a red blend from this coastal appellation, this blend of 42% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Syrah and 9% Petit Verdot offers an elegant nose of elderflower, dried blueberry, black pepper, oregano and crushed gravel minerality. It's dense and bone-dry on the palate, its concentrated lilac, violet and blueberry syrup flavors framed by chalky tannins. | 91 | 46 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
103,198 | US | From the producer's estate vineyard, adjacent to a successful dairy farm it also runs, this tiny offering comes from four specific blocks across the property, and is a seductive, juicy, well-composed wine. Lush and oaky, it conveys a density of forest floor, complemented by raspberry and strawberry, before finishing robustly in spice and mushroom. | 93 | 55 | California | Pinot Noir |
79,425 | US | This is a very nice Pinot, with some special qualities to recommend it. It's crisp yetsilky, with pleasantly complex cherry, rhubarb and pomegranate fruit, touched with oak. Doesn't have the stuffing for aging, so drink up. Great with char-broiled steak. | 89 | 40 | California | Pinot Noir |
56,120 | US | The aromas are bright, with notes of fresh herb, red cherry, Red Vines, orange peel and barrel spice. The palate shows a pleasing sense of concentration and richness, with light meaty notes on the finish. | 89 | 32 | Washington | Merlot |
2,362 | Italy | This Amarone is loaded with big fruit sensations of ripe cherry and plum, along with raisin, chocolate and oak accents. It's rather one dimensional, but has delicious fruit and is perfect for immediate enjoyment. | 88 | 42 | Veneto | Red Blend |
648 | Germany | A spray of rose petals perfumes this aromatic spätlese. Its freshness is exhilarating, contrasting lavish layers of honey and marmalade against the sharp bites of pineapple, tangerine and lemon. Cutting and spry, yet deeply penetrating, it finishes on a lingering pollen note. | 92 | 34 | Mosel | Riesling |
40,412 | Italy | This opens with subdued aromas of red berry and violet. The lively, no-frills palate offers tart cherry and a hint of chopped herb accompanied by polished tannins. It's made to be enjoyed young so drink soon. | 87 | 14 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
6,727 | France | A ripe, red berry-fruit flavored wine, highlighted with sweet cherries. At this young stage, it shows more fruit than structure. Tannins are here, likely to flesh out the wine as it develops. For the moment, enjoy the great swathes of sweet fruit. | 94 | 53 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
113,072 | US | Big, tight and tannic, this is a full-fledged dinner wine that needs to pair with a nice caloric veal shank or lasagna. It's made with 80% Syrah, so the color is almost black, the aromas are spicy and smoky and the flavors feature black cherry, espresso and dark chocolate. The texture is both mouth filling and a bit astringent due to hefty tannins. | 92 | 55 | California | Rhône-style Red Blend |
114,438 | US | Piquant black raspberry, sweet anise, thyme and game notes show on the nose of this bottling from a new brand that took over the Addamo Vineyards property. On the palate, there's a nice interplay between snappy cranberry fruit and the garrigue. | 91 | 125 | California | Pinot Noir |
56,078 | Italy | Tilled soil, forest floor, mature black-skinned fruit, leather and a truffle note come together in the glass. The firmly structured palate presents juicy black cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon, vanilla and an earthy hint of game while assertive, close-grained tannins provide support. Give it a few years for the tannins to relax then enjoy. Drink 2019–2023. | 90 | 85 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
4,991 | Italy | Torre Pieve is a thick and creamy Chardonnay that is half aged in oak and half in stainless steel. These two methods give the wine structure and softness, but they also allow for the wine's natural fragrances to stay intact. | 88 | 30 | Veneto | Chardonnay |
113,433 | Italy | A tiny hint of vanilla and toasted almond surrounds a plump core of bright fruit, black cherry and blueberry. This is a simple, easygoing wine that has an added layer of thickness and concentration that makes it appropriate to serve with meat-filled pasta or lasagna. | 89 | 30 | Piedmont | Barbera |
111,963 | France | From a vineyard that lies just beneath the Grand Cru vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin, this is a well-structured wine. It has a smoky character from the wood aging, giving complexity to the red fruits and dense texture. The acidity of the vintage shows strongly, giving a fruity aftertaste. Drink from 2020. | 93 | 160 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
95,370 | Italy | Hawthorn, acacia and stone fruit aromas mingle together on this lovely sparkler. Refreshing and refined, the vibrant foaming palate doles out citrus zest and yellow apple offset by crisp acidity and elegant mousse. | 90 | 22 | Veneto | Glera |
82,037 | Italy | Dark-skinned berry, French oak, aromatic herb and a whiff of dark spice come together on the nose of this firm red. On the palate, roasted coffee bean and star anise notes accent wild cherry fruit, while close-grained tannins provide the framework. | 88 | 65 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
78,403 | Italy | This is a terrific super Tuscan blend (of 50% Sangiovese with equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) that drinks beautifully. Bright red fruit and cherry give the wine a lively, cheerful personality and the wine's structure is perfectly balanced and smooth. It's a one-size-fits-all wine for our favorite Italian foods. | 90 | 17 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
37,075 | US | This very rich Chardonnay oozes showy flavors of pineapples, pears and golden mangoes, with winemaking notes of buttered toast, crème brûlée and a slight taste of yeast. It's not particularly subtle, projecting power instead. | 88 | 35 | California | Chardonnay |
117,742 | US | Nutty and slightly reduced on the nose, this wine shines in tart acidity and fleshy texture. Lemon peel, pineapple and mango notes give it a wealth of fresh fruit flavor, a lilt of lemongrass providing a touch of spice. | 91 | 30 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
2,123 | France | This is structured and firm, with its dry tannins prominent along with blackberry and black cherry acidity. The wine does have density, a dusty texture and the chance to further age. | 88 | 42 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
103,583 | US | This 100% varietal wine comes from older plantings at this vineyard. Aromas of plum, barrel spice and herb are up front followed by sweet black-fruit flavors. It shows hang time on the finish. | 88 | 40 | Washington | Malbec |
128,437 | US | The second release of this Oregon Pinot project from Walla Walla's Jon Meuret (Maison Bleue) is irresistible. A three-clone blend from a top Columbia Gorge vineyard, it's explosively aromatic, with a strong whiff of pipe tobacco that Meuret believes is a vineyard marker. Those powerful aromatics push into a dense core of strawberry-cherry fruit, enhanced by oak notes. Delicious now, this has the structure and power to cellar well. Drink now through 2028. | 94 | 45 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
38,553 | Italy | Dark and dense from the get-go. Initial earth, black plum, tomato and smoke aromas air out nicely with a bit of time, exposing a complex connoisseur's wine that is the perfect candidate for three to five years in the cellar. Now it has such a pure, chewy palate that once the overt oak wears off, it'll be terrific. | 91 | 27 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
58,468 | US | Black as coal, with a heavy, smoky, meaty nose, this is one of a growing number of excellent biodynamic Syrahs from Oregon. It marries tangy acids to chewy red and blue fruits, with streaks of coffee liqueur and caramel latté. Half was whole-cluster fermented, and it all spent time in 50% new French oak. | 92 | 75 | Oregon | Syrah |
1,360 | US | It's hard to get around the tannins that battle in this wine, which is savory and dark with a smoky aura. Lay it down another couple of years or let it air out a bit before pouring. | 86 | 23 | California | Petite Sirah |
88,879 | US | Dark and saturated in color, this has earthy and meaty aromas like bloody, rare steak and charred bone—that sort of proteinous spirit. The actual fruit flavor is incredibly rich and concentrated in blackberries, black currants and crisp bacon. The impression is of a sweet, delicious Cabernet that's a touch warm in alcohol, but lush and refined. | 94 | 135 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
92,783 | France | Now fully integrated, this is a firm black-fruit flavored wine. It has dark tannins that are dry and solid, contrasted with blackberry fruit flavors and fresh acidity. There is a touch of spice giving a peppery edge to the wine. It will age further, so drink from 2017. | 87 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
103,761 | US | This lightly oaked vineyard-designate wine effortlessly combines tart green apple and preserved lemon flavors, textured with stony minerality. Balanced and food-friendly, it offers power and concentration even as it finishes. | 90 | 45 | California | Chardonnay |
75,582 | US | Smoky and soft, this boldly made wine is medium-bodied but burly in char, baked blackberry and cocoa powder, a hint of tobacco never far. | 88 | 42 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
96,657 | Italy | This is a delightful and fresh Chianti, with a fragrance of violet, cherry and a whiff of underbrush. The palate offers bright wild cherry and raspberry along with notes of white pepper. Pair this with hearty Tuscan soups or grilled steaks. | 87 | 15 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
5,311 | Spain | Red in color, with fresh aromas of nectarine, orange peel and red currant. For a 2010 this is still fresh and sturdy, with cleansing acidity and focused flavors of citrus and red berry fruit. Eminently drinkable, with a long finish for basic rosé. Drink immediately. | 88 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rosé |
11,202 | France | A specialty of Chanson, this small premier cru gives a perfumed, dark and tannic wine. The dense, firm structure gives a dramatic base to the ripe black fruits, balanced acidity and a touch of wood that smoothes the wine. Drink from 2018. | 94 | 100 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
22,479 | France | Bright and fruity, this is a wine to be enjoyed now. It's crisp acidity, but concentrated with creamed-apple flavors and broadened by a touch of wood. | 86 | 18 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
8,637 | Italy | Here's a delicious and bright wine that boasts plum, black cherry, white pepper and nutmeg sensations. It combines the freshness of Valpolicella with the ripeness of Amarone, and is very food friendly. | 89 | 20 | Veneto | Red Blend |
122,604 | US | Aromatic and inviting, this pushes strawberry preserves, cola and a dash of non-carbonated seltzer into the midpalate. It spent 14 months in one-quarter new French oak, and the color along with the already maturing fruit flavors suggest drinking this now through 2020. | 89 | 28 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
18,647 | Argentina | Roasted, savory, earthy berry ?aromas come with a spot of leafy green on this Malbec. The palate is saturated and a touch narrow in feel, while flavors of black cherry, cassis, baked blackberry and cured meat finish with creamy oak notes and a strong hint of bacon. Drink through 2018. | 90 | 30 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
96,715 | US | Shows the opulent fruit of the vintage, when long hangtime made ripeness so easy to achieve. The jammy raspberry and cherry flavors are spicy, with a sweet, smoky coating of oak. Brisk acidity and a savory minerality lift the fruit into complexity. Should age well, so drink through 2016 or so. | 92 | 49 | California | Pinot Noir |
91,753 | US | This wine is 100% varietal and given two years in oak. The aromas and prevailing flavors veer into red cherry cobbler, cassis and mint, with a bright core of acidity around medium-level weight and length. | 86 | 40 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
49,558 | Italy | Here's a ripe and velvety Riserva with luscious, warm tones of dark spice, chocolate, tobacco smoke and root beer. The wine is fresh and crisp in the mouth with firm structure and very good density. | 91 | 25 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
76,690 | Argentina | Fleshy and lightly oxidized on the nose, this Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sparkler shows a seltzer-like palate with pulse-preserving acidity. The palate brings a mix of peach, yeast, spent lees and oxidized flavors. | 84 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Sparkling Blend |
92,404 | Italy | Aromas of cooked fruit, stewed plum, toast, coffee and vanilla lead the nose. The warm palate offers up fleshy black cherry, mocha and a licorice note, with the warmth of alcohol on the midpalate. It's already accessible so drink soon. | 87 | 55 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
17,717 | Italy | It starts with a light fragrance of spring flowers and pear. The bright palate offers white peach and citrus notes alongside crisp acidity that leaves a clean finish. | 87 | 13 | Veneto | White Blend |
103,905 | France | This wine is firm and structured, with dark tannins and a dense texture that is still dry. It offers ripe fruit as well as acidity, currently overshadowed by the tannins but will come to the fore with some time. The wine will age well, thanks to the solid structure and dry core of tannins. Drink from 2020. | 91 | 90 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
93,312 | US | Lots of rich, ripe blackberry, mocha, spice and oak flavors in this dry, robust blend. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and other varieties, it's a lusty young wine to drink now. | 86 | 26 | California | Red Blend |
84,119 | US | Sweet blackberry jam, currant and toasty oak flavors mark this softly tannic Cabernet. It's similar to the high-scoring 2009, with ripe blackberry, cherry and currant flavors, accented with new oak. But it's less complex, and the alcohol is considerably higher. Drink soon. | 87 | 55 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
8,145 | US | Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, this wine is dominated by tropical fruit, swimming in pineapple and banana aromas and flavors. Unfettered by oak, it boasts sizzling acidity and, while tasty, is somewhat one-dimensional. | 87 | 34 | California | Chardonnay |
53,804 | US | Three appellations are called into service for this red, the majority from Sonoma and Monterey counties, with the remainder from tiny San Benito County. Together the fruit feels somewhat unformed while savory, a hodgepodge of red berry with a high-toned finish. | 86 | 25 | California | Pinot Noir |
128,950 | US | Varietal bottlings of Sangiovese are an extreme rarity in this appellation, yet this wine makes its case for more. It shows aromas of herbs, cigar box, mocha, plum and raspberry jam. Flavors convey purity and concentration, with the tannins providing a lightly chalky feel. | 91 | 25 | Washington | Sangiovese |
84,064 | Italy | This is a plush and dense interpretation of Barbera with loads of fruit intensity followed by blackberry plum and sweet tobacco. The wine is dense, clean and offers round texture with a crisp acidity finale that is typical of this Italian grape variety. | 90 | 32 | Piedmont | Barbera |
122,946 | France | There is a sense of pure juicy black-currant fruit that shoots through this great wine. With tannins that are firm while not a jot too much, the wine is crisp, packed with fruit and set for many years of aging. It is beautiful, fruity and intensely structured. Drink from 2027. | 97 | 450 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
42,555 | Italy | There's not much intensity here but this simple Grigio works just fine for informal occasions. Aromas include honey, stone fruit and citrus and the wine offers a fresh, lean texture accented by zesty crispness. | 84 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Pinot Grigio |
47,728 | US | An enticing, spicy, cedary, toasty aroma leads to generous flavors of black cherry, wood smoke and dried plum. The body is full, the texture is bold, firmly tannic and buoyed by acidity that provides grip on the palate and makes it a great match for rich proteins. Best after 2019. | 92 | 40 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
127,593 | Australia | Slightly over the top and disjointed, the sweet honey, butterscotch, toast and baked Golden Delicious aromas and flavors at war with powerful acids. The elements are all here, just not working together. | 83 | 17 | South Australia | Chardonnay |
81,859 | US | An elegant, complex 100% Cab, solid and potent, although it's also young and fresh in tannins and needs time in the cellar. Not showing particular finesse now, with straightforward cherry, blackberry and currant flavors, but has the balanced stuffing for the cellar. Better after 2011. | 90 | 75 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
112,880 | US | Fire up the grill and drink this rustic, lusty wine with ribs and burgers. It's rustic and high in alcohol, with bigtime tannins framing blackberry and currant flavors. | 86 | 46 | California | Petite Sirah |
105,951 | US | Soft and candy sweet, with raspberry and cherry pie filling, raisin, vanilla, cocoa, brown sugar and cinnamon spice flavors. The tannins are lovely and the mouthfeel is bright. If you like your Zins on the sweet side, it's for you. | 87 | 32 | California | Zinfandel |
39,934 | Spain | Leathery and rubbery at first, with aromatic accents of celery seed, barnyard and melted tar. The palate is lighter than the nose, with herbal plum flavors and a lean, strained body. Thin and fresh, but nothing special. | 84 | 17 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo Blend |
16,529 | US | Named after neighboring winery owner Mike Etzel (Beaux Frères), this exceptional wine is brilliantly focused and rippling with muscular depth. The palate is etched with blackberry and black cherry fruit, immersed in lush vanilla, coffee and caramel tones. It's instantly gratifying, impossibly seductive and exceptional in every way. | 96 | 60 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
36,712 | Argentina | Heady plum and dark berry aromas give a warning of size and ripeness, and indeed there's a ton of ripe fruit to the palate; but the wine is also raw, untamed and lacking in mouthfeel. It could stand to flow and finish better than it does. | 84 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Cabernet Sauvignon |
49,206 | US | This Gallo brand exploits extensive new Pinot plantings in the appellation to produce a wine that's clean and correct, rather than exciting. The flavors range from cranberries to black cherries, and the tannins are silky. Will improve with a year or so in the cellar. | 87 | 24 | California | Pinot Noir |
52,652 | France | A round, full-bodied wine that goes for the generous, opulent fruity aspect of red Burgundy with its big, blowsy red fruits, just kept in check by tannins. The acidity is lively and fresh, keeping pace with the intense vibrant fruits. Screwcap. | 93 | 169 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
12,034 | Italy | Surprisingly ripe and dense for the vintage, this opens with aromas of plum, vanilla and chocolate that carry over to the palate along with espresso and coffee. It has a forward nature with tame acidity and soft tannins that make it already accessible. Drink 2015–2025. | 90 | 103 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
27,088 | US | Tastes like Chardonnay with bubbles and yeast. With a slightly sweet finish, this bubbly has flavors of limes, green apples and lees. | 84 | 12 | California | Chardonnay |
37,493 | US | Blended with some Merlot, this Cab has high alcohol that makes it hot and glyceriney sweet. The blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors show jammy richness. The wine isn't going anywhere, so drink up. | 86 | 34 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
81,992 | US | An interesting and complex Chard marked by intense minerality. Calls to mind Chablis in the acidity, dryness and racy taste of cold steel. Also in the flavor mix are tart green apples, pineapples, limes, cinnamon spice and creamy lees. | 91 | 28 | California | Chardonnay |
2,964 | Argentina | Better than most Argentinean Sauvignon Blancs, and made in a fuller-bodied style. The nose has weight and wax aromas, as well as melon, and the palate features ripe, almost pithy citrus. Dried apricot and a nick of passion fruit work the finish. Drink immediately. | 85 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Sauvignon Blanc |
49,014 | US | A to Z is giving other volume Pinot Gris producers a run for top gun with this superb value. Pear, quince and satsuma-orange flavors come together in a sappy, luscious wine that carries on delightfully through a rich, clean finish. | 89 | 14 | Oregon | Pinot Gris |
41,861 | US | This is a dark, big, dense Pinot Noir, and while some wines of this style are heavy and dull, this one isn't. It's alive with zesty acidity, and has the deepest cherry-berry flavors you can imagine. Lovely spices, too, all tingly and mouthwatering. An important addition to the Santa Rita pantheon, and it should change interestingly over the next six years. | 94 | 40 | California | Pinot Noir |
97,165 | US | Too sweet, with a sugary finish that tastes like lemonade and pineapple juice. | 82 | 10 | California | Chardonnay |
81,050 | US | This single-vineyard blend includes Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Musque, from a one-acre site in the Columbia Gorge AVA. It's labeled as a field blend, which suggests that the grapes were co-fermented; the results are harmonious and quite appealing. The mix of crisp citrus and tart pear fruit is set against flinty acids that set up the taste buds for chèvre or light seafood. | 89 | 14 | Oregon | White Blend |
103,867 | US | Very restrained aromas of Meyer-lemon pith, apple blossoms and scratched Key lime show on the nose of this appellation blend. There is a slightly burnt butter character to the sip, where touches of sweet corn and vanilla meet with citrus tang. Altogether, it's a very light expression of the region. | 88 | 38 | California | Chardonnay |
77,273 | US | Much like the other 2011 red wine releases from Cave B, this offers thin, tart red fruit, and strong herb and stem flavors in the finishing tannins. | 85 | 43 | Washington | Merlot |
27,581 | US | This is a rustic red that smells dusty and sun-baked, tastes earthy, well-aged and dry, and has moderate tannins and acidity. | 82 | 34 | California | Red Blend |
11,669 | US | Despite some hard tannins, this is an approachable wine for drinking now with barbecue, roasts and cheeses. Blended with Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc, it's ripe and fruity, with meat and pepper notes. | 87 | 45 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |