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83,579 | US | This wine is augmented by small percentages of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah, and shows flavors of candied red fruit, integrated tannins and a low presence of oak. It finishes with a taste of cherry vanilla. | 87 | 25 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
11,061 | US | Fresh and peppery in a more classic style, this bottling by Gary Robinson shows just-tanned leather, green peppercorn and herbaceous elements that border on bell pepper. Peppery zest on the palate spices up the tart red fruit and crushed thyme herbs. Chill it a tad and enjoy on a warm day. | 89 | 38 | California | Cabernet Franc |
5,154 | US | This is a good, sound, everyday Chardonnay. It's very dry and crisp in Central Coast acidity, with mineral-laded flavors of lemons, limes, apples and pineapples, touched with vanilla and buttered toast. | 87 | 18 | California | Chardonnay |
49,301 | Spain | Berry, cherry, earth and coffee aromas form a solid, appealing bouquet. This feels juicy and fresh, not excessive. Flavors of berry fruits, red plum, baking spices and pepper finish toasty, dry and collected. Drink this bright crianza through 2022. | 90 | 30 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo Blend |
114,988 | US | It's easy to appreciate this wine's generous, almost jammy aromas. They're followed by spicy, concentrated black-cherry flavors backed by firm acidity and lots of fine-grained tannins. This wine, from a vineyard owned by Williams-Selyem co-founder Burt Williams, tastes terrific now, but will show more complexity with time. Try to save it until at least 2018. | 94 | 78 | California | Pinot Noir |
104,811 | France | New wood and yellow fruit aromas give an exotic spice- and caramel-flavored wine. The acidity is rounded, sweet, delicious, lifted by intense new wood flavors. This is a rich Chardonnay, well tempered by final crispness. | 92 | 37 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
58,924 | US | This unoaked, Dijon-clone wine is lively and lush, with tongue-coating fruit. Melon, banana and papaya flavors steer it in a tropical direction, with a lick of mineral and phenolic bite giving further support. | 88 | 22 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
46,680 | Italy | This tight and energetic wine opens with menthol, new leather, wild berry, blue flower and grilled herb aromas. The focused palate mirrors the nose, offering juicy sour cherry, cranberry, star anise and clove flavors framed by youthfully assertive, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. | 93 | 70 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
43,694 | Italy | Shows a pretty, polished nose with dusty mineral notes backed by elegant tones of dried berry, spice and leather. Nice complexity and balance. Loads of tobacco-like sensations on the close. | 93 | 118 | Tuscany | Sangiovese Grosso |
86,154 | US | Notshowing much generosity now, pinched by tough tannins that give it a scoury astringency. Deep inside is a molten core of cherries and cola, with complex earth, mushroom and mineral notes. Pretty soft, but dry and focused, and could age well. Try after 2014. | 89 | 55 | California | Pinot Noir |
22,512 | US | Opening scents of cherry blossoms, fresh-picked cherries, and a dusting of powdered chocolate beckon further exploration. Complex and layered, this opens nicely into a full-flavored effort, with black cherry fruit, cola and a touch of dry earth and mushroom compost. The details and length are impressive. Drink now to 2030. | 94 | 55 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
22,920 | Italy | This blend of barrique-aged Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon has a fragrance of oak and bell pepper. The palate shows red currant, cherry, oak, coffee and chocolate notes. Although it has generous fruit, it lacks complexity and is shy on freshness and vitality. | 88 | 65 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
15,911 | France | This wine from the southern Mâcon appellation is crisp with a mineral edge as well as the ripe fruit of the vintage. It has a tangy, lemon-like texture that gives it a lift, adding to the fresh, fruity aftertaste. Drink now. | 88 | 18 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
90,961 | US | This is a dark, big, deeply flavored Cabernet whose tannic structure strongly suggests mid- to long-term aging. Bone dry, it has flashy flavors of black currants, dark chocolate and cedar. Very fine. Best 2010–2015, if not longer in a proper cellar. | 93 | 40 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
67,334 | US | Tasting a bit tight and candied now, this Pinot might just need a little time in the bottle to knit together. It has that jammy, young wine taste of fresh cherries and raspberries, and mouthwatering acidity. Give it until mid-2009. | 87 | 50 | California | Pinot Noir |
114,812 | US | Tart and leafy, this pure Malbec shows good grip and concentration. Sour raspberry fruit flavors and sharp acids are complemented with barrel spice from aging in once-used French oak. This tastes like a good wine from young vines; it may improve for a couple of years, but it's best for near-term drinking. | 89 | 35 | Washington | Malbec |
92,447 | Spain | This is two consecutive vintages of sketchy to poor rosé from this label. This one smells a bit like a swimming pool, while the flavors are of tart nectarine and pickle. Doesn't much cut it. | 80 | 15 | Northern Spain | Rosé |
13,878 | US | Good price for a sparkling wine of this quality. It's smooth and creamy, with layers of Mandarin orange, peach, vanilla and smoky yeast that finish with a honeyed richness. | 85 | 12 | California | Champagne Blend |
6,326 | US | This is an orange wine, intentionally oxidized and left in barrel for two years. It's very much like a fino Sherry, with comparable aromatics. What truly distinguishes this effort is the finish that lingers and develops more and more nuances for several minutes. Don't expect anything that resembles Chardonnay, but pair this with salted nuts, meats or fried foods and you will be delighted. | 91 | 25 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
45,029 | Germany | A rich layer of caramelized honey penetrates through bristling limes, lemons and tangerines in this sprightly medium-sweet Riesling. It's light as a feather yet pulsating with sweet yellow peach and apricot flavors. Vibrantly acidic but nuanced and substantial, it drinks gorgeously now but has enough substance to age well through at least 2025. | 94 | 34 | Mosel | Riesling |
36,197 | France | While 2007 was not the greatest vintage, Roederer managed to produce one of the best wines of the year. It is a great blend of mature yellow fruits, with a pure line of tangy orange zest. Tightly txtured, with bright acidity and steely minerality, it promises long aging. Drink until 2025, and possibly longer. | 96 | 79 | Champagne | Champagne Blend |
76,180 | Italy | This expression of Sangiovese shows a pungent, polished, wet river-stone aroma that is backed by black olive, blackberry and cherry. Spicy oak-driven aromas of toasted almond and pipe tobacco give the wine momentum on the close. | 85 | 18 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
35,828 | US | With the pale color and flavor of a peach just turning orange-pink and a delicate mouthfeel, this is a great example of blush bubbly made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It shows a great deal of class for the price. | 88 | 27 | California | Sparkling Blend |
108,247 | US | This is an exceptionally well-crafted version of the variety from a tremendous site for the grape. Whole-cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel, it retains fresh acidity that gives it lively tension on the palate, a foundation for briny lemon zest and classic floral notes. | 92 | 26 | California | Viognier |
118,226 | US | Pomegranate aromas on the fairly tight nose of this wine combine with sandalwood, hibiscus tang and minerality. It's tight, bright and rocky on the palate, with chipped slate flavors providing an earthy backbone to the cranberry fruit. | 91 | 48 | California | Pinot Noir |
90,272 | US | Delicious flavors like those of a pear tart and a soft, expansive mousse make this wine easy to love. It combines richness and a luxurious texture with light flavors of butter, vanilla, pear and nutmeg. | 91 | 35 | California | Chardonnay |
125,248 | France | This comes from a six-acre vineyard of 30-year-old vines. It is steely and taut with an almost flinty character. As a contrast, the young fruit is crisp, full of citrus and green plum fruits. It is a ripe wine that has a few more months to be at its best. Wait until 2018. | 92 | 38 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
127,874 | France | This is a fine fruity wine with young tannins that will soon integrate. Ripe with berry flavors and with attractive acidity, it will develop quickly and should be ready by 2018. | 87 | 30 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
56,834 | US | Lush and forward, this lovely wine is bursting with red and black-cherry fruit. It socks you (gently) in the nose and seduces you in the mouth, with streaks of cola and a dash of pepper. No need to wait on this wine, as it is already drinking like a dream. | 91 | 32 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
32,262 | France | Both dried and baked apple appear enticingly on the nose. A further sniff reveals the appetizing tartness of Cox Orange Pippin apples. The palate is concentrated and gathered around a rich core of fruit: ripe citrus, zesty lemon rind, baked apples. This is dry, yet with every sip you want to dive deeper into that heart of fruit. It is the lemon that forms the fresh but absolutely dry finish. The flavors clearly are evolving: join the journey now or over the coming years. Drink now through 2030. | 93 | 63 | Alsace | Riesling |
129,734 | US | Robust, pillowy tannins provide a density and grip that lasts through the finish of this 100% varietal wine. Blackberry, black currant and vanilla are the highlights, finding balance and powerful concentration on the palate. | 90 | 70 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
49,088 | US | This wine is chock full of freshly crushed black pepper and blackberry jam flavor. It's big in tannins, but large proportions of aging in new French oak gives it hints of toast and a caramelized touch. The wine is disappointing given the bottling's history, but it's likely the chilly vintage that undermined it. | 87 | 125 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
878 | France | Full-bodied wine, spiced with nutmeg and toast and give richness by sweet blackberry juice flavors. It is densely structured, rich with great fruit character as well as a powerful drive of rich tannins. Age this wine at least four years and more. | 90 | 35 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
3,869 | US | The best Clos Pegase Sauvignon Blanc in years. Made with a little oak, just enough for creaminess, it's marked by vibrant acidity and complex, lovely flavors of lemongrass, Meyer lemon candy, vanilla, white pepper and the distinct minerality that Carneros white wines often display. Great price for a wine this sophisticated. | 91 | 20 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
20,554 | US | While the alcohol on this Zin is very high, it's an outstanding example of its style, and easily Peju's most delicious Zinfandel ever. Nearly 20% of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot in the blend contribute to a nobility of structure and firm tannins, but the briary, brambly fruit and spiciness are all Zin. Decadent to drink now with short ribs. | 91 | 30 | California | Zinfandel |
72,021 | Italy | Made of 85% Sangiovese, 8% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, this offers black cherry and baking spice scents. Ripe black plum, cedar and leather notes form the palate, with a framework of supple tannins. Enjoy through 2019. | 88 | 15 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
92,887 | France | Named after the daughter of owner Alain Thiénot, this Champagne comes from the Montagne de Reims. Full and rich, it is mature with toast and almond flavors as much as fruit. The vanilla flavor is balanced by the acidity and tight, zesty aftertaste. Drink now. | 92 | 100 | Champagne | Pinot Noir |
57,302 | Italy | Bold and structured, this opens with aromas of spiced plum, French oak, menthol and a whiff of violet. The concentrated, full-bodied palate doles out blackberry jam, juicy black cherry, vanilla, licorice and exotic spice alongside fine-grained tannins. | 91 | 50 | Piedmont | Barbera |
51,425 | Italy | Bright and straightforward, this opens with aromas of wild berry, blue flower and a whiff of eucalyptus. The easy drinking palate offers red cherry, star anise and a hint of chopped herb alongside polished tannins. Drink through 2017. | 88 | 22 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
128,047 | Italy | Aromas of dark-skinned berry, blue flowers and a whiff of baking spices lead the nose on this vibrant red. The juicy palate doles out black cherry, red raspberry, white pepper and star anise alongside vibrant acidity. It's made to be drunk young so enjoy soon. | 88 | 20 | Piedmont | Barbera |
100,213 | US | This big wine has everything required of the variety and more. It starts with vivid citrus, herb and melon aromas, then lays on ripe white peach, honeydew and mineral notes that fill out the palate and lend mouthfilling texture. Layering, complexity and diverse flavors make it special. | 92 | 19 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
53,508 | US | This is probably the most crowd-pleasing of Thornton’s current lineup. It has all the elegance and class of the Brut Reserve Natural but a touch of sugar adds roundness and richness to the fruit. It’s more savory, more piquant, fatter, without being blowsy or obvious. This is very fine brut, able to hold its own with the best. | 90 | 21 | California | Champagne Blend |
80,121 | US | This is 23% Sauvignon Blanc, an unusual choice in light of the sweetness (3.1% residual sugar) of the finished wine. It's hard to tell what the winemaker was thinking here, but the result is a bit diffuse, both sugary and lightly lemony without coming together harmoniously. | 84 | 19 | Washington | Riesling |
105,163 | Spain | Milagros means “miracles,” and the marvel is how good this wine is considering how rough in general 2013 was in the Ribera del Duero region. Oaky aromas of root beer and blackberry are smooth and heady. This wine is intense, with big tannins and firm acidity. Faith will be rewarded down the line with potent berry and chocolaty oak flavors. Bottle age should help this soften up; drink from 2020–2030. | 92 | 100 | Northern Spain | Tempranillo |
49,864 | France | A pretty onion-skin colored wine, this has soft texture, light acidity and a warm, rounded character. Tart red currants provide freshness and crispness to a palate that's weighty and concentrated with flavor. A finely balanced wine that can be drunk now. | 88 | 25 | Burgundy | Sparkling Blend |
7,456 | Spain | Cherry and raspberry aromas are also stalky and gamy, a likely reflection of the 75% Syrah in this blend with Garnacha. A hard, grabby palate holds flavors of herbal plum and grape skins, while an obtuse finish tastes a little green. | 86 | 15 | Catalonia | Red Blend |
34,831 | US | This mild-mannered wine doesn't show a lot of aromas, just light nutmeg and pear nuances, but opens up on the palate as Bosc pear, toasted almond and allspice pour out. The texture is smooth and soft and the finish tastes just slightly sweet. | 89 | 12 | California | Chardonnay |
119,234 | US | This appealing, very varietal wine offers notes of high-toned dried herbs, flowers, dry chocolate and cherry. It's full bodied in feel yet elegant in style with rich, textured cherry and chocolate flavors backed by a light grip of tannins, showing some warmth on the finish. | 91 | 34 | Washington | Cabernet Franc |
71,879 | US | It's a little bitter and harsh in profile, with some overripeness. But if you can get past that, you'll find a dry, fruity and spicy Zin. | 83 | 15 | California | Zinfandel |
99,230 | France | The 54-acre Landat vineyard, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, has produced a powerful, wood-aged wine. The wood shows in the firm and dense tannic structure and gives the wine a dry perspective. Black currant and acidity provided a more juicy aspect to this concentrated wine. | 88 | 20 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
15,459 | US | Creamy compartments of fig and walnut greet the palate on the entry of this crisp, well-composed Chardonnay, light in oak and bright in minerality. Preserved lemon rises to the fore midway through the glass, befriended by just-sliced pear. The grapes were sourced from Keefer Ranch and Heintz Vineyard, a beautiful expression of the two exceptional sites. | 93 | 24 | California | Chardonnay |
94,737 | US | A hulking, concentrated and full-bodied wine, given plenty of time in new French oak, it has a power and intensity that's hard to decipher at first sip. That suggests it needs time in the cellar to coax out its tightly wound layers of blackberry, black plum and leathery tannins. Cellar through 2020. | 91 | 90 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
90,054 | Italy | Forest floor, truffle, wild berry and a whiff of grilled herb unfold on this full-bodied red. The savory, structured palate displays ripe black cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, clove and a hint of chewing tobacco alongside a firm, tannic backbone. Drink 2019–2031. | 93 | 58 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
31,420 | US | It's no exaggeration to say that the 2014 releases from Shea are the best (as an entire group) in the winery's history. Could be maturing of the vines, along with a textbook perfect vintage, but whatever the reasons, these wines are not to be missed. Floral highlights, potent ripe cherry fruit, a dusting of cocoa powder and myriad layers come together in this irresistible, impeccably balanced block selection. | 95 | 66 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
77,221 | Argentina | Harsh red-berry aromas are strained. This feels flabby and clumsy, while weedy, medicinal berry flavors do nothing to elevate this shaky, hard-tannin Sangiovese. | 81 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Sangiovese |
76,361 | US | This is an eccentric Pinot Noir that's dry, strong and tart in acidity, with moderate alcohol and shows an interesting petrol, resinous note. The silky frames sour cherry candy, spice and sandalwood flavors. Drink now. | 86 | 35 | California | Pinot Noir |
105,089 | France | This domaine is now sold through the Jean-Marc Brocard family. This is a rich wine with yellow fruit as well as crisper citrus. There is a touch of pepper that lifts the fine acidity and the ripe apple and peach. At the end, the wine is crisp and clean. | 89 | 25 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
17,340 | Germany | Cool mineral tones and citrus acidity collide on the palate of this dry Riesling like a glaze of tangerine sherbet. It's an invigorating, zippy wine but finishes with steel-edged force and persistence. Drink now through 2021. | 90 | 48 | Mosel | Riesling |
123,125 | US | Lots of sweet fruit is right up front here—super ripe berry/cherry flavors—that quickly fade and leave a rather dull finish. It's two thirds Cabernet Franc, the rest a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and just a splash of Petit Verdot. | 84 | 30 | Washington | Red Blend |
83,260 | US | Good fruit concentration and mellow oak accents make a good combo in this full-bodied and plush-textured wine. The aromas resemble cedar and tobacco and flavors suggest ripe plum and raspberry. | 88 | 26 | California | Merlot |
31,858 | Italy | This spicy rosso has plum and pepper aromas that carry over onto the palate, along with a hint of licorice. It's linear, lively and fresh. Pair it with pasta topped with spicy tomato sauces or not too seasoned cheeses. | 86 | 17 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
104,438 | France | This 40-acre estate in Pessac-Léognan has produced a spicy, wood-aged wine from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The wine has a tang while also having concentration, a touch of toast and a floral aftertaste. It will age for a few years, and be ready from 2019. | 91 | 25 | Bordeaux | Sauvignon Blanc |
105,539 | France | Scented mellow notes of ripe yellow apple stream from the glass. On the palate they are displayed against an autolytic background that recalls both rye bread and short-crust pastry. The mouse is very fine and adds creamy allure to the dry light palate. This is dry, classy and rather sophisticated with a refreshing finish that leaves a lasting impression. | 92 | 40 | Alsace | Sparkling Blend |
27,443 | Italy | This lusciously dark and concentrated Barbera delivers rich aromas of mature fruit, prune, blackberry, exotic spice and tobacco. It's an opulent wine with soft tannins and bright acidity. | 90 | 25 | Piedmont | Barbera |
77,195 | Spain | Yeasty, bready aromas reflect time in the bottle, although for a gran reserva this is still young. Depth and cushion are present on a slightly foamy palate, while this wine is less about ripe fruit flavors and more about sourdough and fermented citrus notes prior to a lasting finish. | 90 | 37 | Catalonia | Sparkling Blend |
96,862 | Italy | Tradizione stands out in a crowd of Brunellos thanks to that extra layer of intensity and richness it offers in both the nose and mouth. Ripe fruit, leather, prune and tobacco build momentum on the finish. | 91 | 50 | Tuscany | Sangiovese Grosso |
129,520 | Italy | This wine offers an inviting fragrance of red berries, violet and Mediterranean herbs. The palate delivers ripe red cherry, white pepper, clove and thyme balanced by firm tannins and fresh acidity. Pair this with hearty pasta dishes or grilled red meats. | 90 | 20 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
112,354 | US | Sophisticated in every way, this engaging, complex effort begins with fresh apple fruit, then layers in lemon curd and sliced orange components. There's a touch of beeswax, and a creamy mouthfeel that stretches out the finish. | 92 | 40 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
128,670 | US | A color so deep it could be a Pinot Noir, flavors bursting with plum and wild blackberry and a velvety texture make this dry rosé taste more like a red. Bucking the trend toward lightness, it has medium body, a creamy mouthfeel and lingering finish. | 90 | 15 | California | Rosé |
30,709 | France | A ripe wine, this is full in the mouth and full of fruit. Apricots and lemons go well together for a rich while crisp mouthful. The wood aging over 18 months only shows fleetingly, leaving fruit as the main thrust. It finishes with plenty of fresh acidity. Drink from 2016. | 88 | 50 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
3,302 | Spain | This one takes on an orange tint, and the aromas are akin to chocolate, spice cake and even some baked beans. The palate is quite crisp and healthy, with berry fruit, citrus and length. A good wine with a racy, cleansing feel. It's not spectacular but it ranks highly among similar competitors. | 87 | 15 | Catalonia | Pinot Noir |
126,346 | France | This ripe and spicy wine shows blackberry fruit and balanced wood aging. From selected parcels, it's still young and will need time. Drink from 2019. | 87 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
114,281 | Italy | Concentrated and dense, with bold red fruit, deep spice notes and overtones of tobacco, bresaola, leather and cigar box. It's a bold, masculine wine but restrained and elegant at the same time. Despite the bold bouquet, the mouthfeel is rather compact and firm. It leaves the palate refreshed. | 91 | 58 | Tuscany | Sangiovese Grosso |
936 | US | This is surprisingly light, having dropped significantly in alcohol from the previous vintage. Green-fruit flavors touch on banana and apple, and the wood—31% new and 26% once-used—seems to show a bit of rawness. Give this another couple of years of bottle age before opening. | 87 | 40 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
80,987 | US | The volatility on this wine is distracting. It's a shame because it's otherwise well constructed with notes of Red Vines, vanilla and cherry, with a palate-coating feel. | 85 | 36 | Washington | Malbec |
56,972 | France | The La Londe appellation came into existence in 2008 and this wine celebrates that fact. Rounded and smooth, it has a touch of saltiness as well as dried red berry fruits and intense acidity. Drink from the end of 2014. | 91 | 29 | Provence | Rosé |
23,623 | France | This two-acre premier cru situated north of Beaune city gives smooth and rich wines. This bottling shows the acidity of the vintage while also having a full, round character, ripe with strawberries and crisp with acidity. The wine needs more time, so drink from 2019. | 91 | 55 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
49,025 | Italy | Made with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has subdued aromas of toast, underbrush and sunbaked earth. The round approachable palate offers mature black cherry and hints of cake spice. | 87 | 15 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
82,738 | US | Soft and slightly sweet, this Pinot Grigio drinks like the syrup in a can of apricot and peach fruit. | 81 | 16 | California | Pinot Grigio |
101,168 | Italy | Forest floor, dark cooking spice, chopped mint, coconut and baked plum aromas lead the way on this full-bodied red. The robust juicy palate doles out black cherry, raisin, espresso, clove and anise while firm fine-grained tannins provide plenty of structure. An espresso note closes the tight finish. Drink after 2020. | 92 | 65 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
53,538 | Italy | Ripe and full-bodied, this opens with aromas of mature black-skinned fruit, leather toast, licorice and menthol. The round, forward palate doles out juicy black cherry nutmeg, mocha and grilled sage offset by loosely knit tannins. Drink 2017–2022. | 89 | 50 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
92,125 | France | Caramel aromas lead to a wine that is rich and full bodied. It has weight and concentration, along with fresh acidity that cuts through at the end. A good sense of minerality gives this wine extra texture. Drink from 2017. | 91 | 30 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
122,143 | Italy | This delivers bright aromas of peach blossom and lemon zest. It has steady perlage, with a touch of softness on the close that's followed by a dense mousse and foam. | 86 | 16 | Veneto | Glera |
41,056 | US | This looks deep and dark, smells like Port and tastes almost as rich as that. However, it's dry and not too high in alcohol, although the aroma and flavor of superripe grapes is similar. While bold in flavor and relatively big in texture, it's pretty smooth overall. | 87 | 24 | California | Malbec |
88,023 | US | A good, lusty Zinfandel, robust and sweet in berry, mocha, tobacco, cola and spice flavors. It's a blend of Ottomino's various vineyards. | 86 | 18 | California | Zinfandel |
87,614 | US | Sheldon's Roma's Vineyard Pinot Noir is exquisite. Very light in color (and alcohol level at 12.9 percent), it opens with gorgeous raspberry and violet aromas. Fully satisfying from start to finish, it has a lush mouthfeel, cherry spice high tones and a long, easy finish that will tempt you to want more. This is a beautiful wine. Only 60 cases made. | 94 | 48 | California | Pinot Noir |
89,619 | US | Reaching back into the 19th century, this wine revives an old-style label design, while putting a very modern spin on the blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Light cherry fruit mixes with both herbal and slightly vegetal streaks. | 87 | 35 | Oregon | Tempranillo |
115,363 | US | This wine commands attention with its aromas of dark raspberries, milk chocolate and barrel spices. Flavors show plenty of richness and intensity with a supple texture that dazzles. | 92 | 28 | Washington | Merlot |
103,968 | US | Bolstered by 14% Petite Sirah, this bottling offers a stunning array of herb and earth scents that surround a core of black plum and minty licorice spice. The palate shows rounded purple fruit and more herbal notes, and the acidity is strong but balanced. | 87 | 36 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
83,299 | France | The earthy nose does no justice to the full, ripe fruit on the palate of this rounded, rich wine. There is some phenolic bitterness that is not unpleasant around the edges and a smidgeon of sweetness balanced by orange zest. | 86 | 20 | Alsace | Gewürztraminer |
18,368 | US | Green, herbaceous notes of lemongrass accent this steely, slightly nervy Chardonnay. While satisfyingly full in body and alcohol, it's a refreshing wine with cutting lemon-lime acidity highlighting fresh apple and pear flavors. | 87 | 13 | New York | Chardonnay |
82,432 | France | Crisp and dry, with a nice aromatic tension between a taffy topnote and a lemon baseline. There's decent intensity to the earthy notes in the mouth, though we could wish for a bit more length from a Grand Cru. Drink now to 2012. | 86 | 40 | Alsace | Riesling |
127,915 | France | This wine is structured, firm and has a mineral, tight texture. It also offers plenty of red apples, green plums and a touch of apricot. However, with its nervy edge the wine needs to age; drink from 2017. | 89 | 40 | Burgundy | Chardonnay |
45,685 | US | At just 12.5% alcohol, you'll find this lively, light, fruity Pinot has a sweet core of pretty cherry fruit. Nonetheless, it's dry and finishes with an astringent, leafy, palate-refreshing scrape of tannin. A fine sipping wine, with a resonant finish. | 87 | 20 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
26,128 | US | Here's a ripe, lusty Zinfandel that shows the balance and harmony of Napa Carneros terroir, with Zin's explosive flavors. Fills the mouth with blackberries, cherries, raspberries, mulberries, orange zest, figs, chocolate, cloves, pepper and vanilla, with a long, spicy sweet finish. | 90 | 25 | California | Zinfandel |
58,375 | US | A tremendous wine, this appeals to the senses as well as the intellect. Dry, tart in acidity and somewhat tannic, it shows complex flavors of raspberry and cherry pie, bacon, cinnamon, white pepper and sandalwood. The finish goes on and on. So delicious now, you can hardly keep from drinking it, but this is a Pinot Noir that will age for 6–8 years, gradually losing primary fruit and gaining interesting mushroom and dried fruit notes. | 95 | 40 | California | Pinot Noir |
125,654 | US | This is the most concentrated of the current lineup of Phelps Creek Pinots, and carries a distinctly earthy note of compost in the nose, along with leaf and cherry and herb. It has some weight and authority on the palate, with a mix of cherry tomato and fresh herb dominating. | 88 | 42 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
118,982 | US | A delightful, simple sipper with apricot, peach and pepper with a touch of honey that finishes a bit sweet. | 86 | 18 | California | Pinot Gris |
10,753 | Italy | Cecchi's Coevo is a wonderful super Tuscan blend that costs half as much as the other cult wines in this elite category. The wine is rich, opulent, intense and extremely focused in terms of its aromatic delivery and the mouthfeel is long, textured and rich. | 94 | 58 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
40,088 | US | This well-made wine is fermented in both stainless steel and neutral French oak. Aromas of freshly cut grass and honeysuckle dominate on the nose, while flavors of fig and lemon peel come into play on the racy palate. | 90 | 20 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |