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48,248 | US | The old vine designation, though unregulated, is usually reserved for plantings at least a quarter century old. Though the first sniff suggests a wine that has been over-oaked, such is not the case. It has the concentration and fruit power—layers of citrus and stone fruit flavors—along with the depth and texture that older vines bring, to more than support the generous new oak. | 90 | 78 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
105,363 | France | While rich, this wine is well balanced with its fresh acidity and wild strawberry flavors. Citrus and a tangy orange texture are both attractive and give the wine a great lift. Drink now. | 87 | 17 | Provence | Rosé |
30,310 | US | Aromas of ripe apple and poached pear are accented by spice. It drinks medium sweet with mandarin-orange flavors that linger. | 85 | 6 | Washington | Riesling |
56,513 | US | Watery pineapple and peach flavors have a heavy jacket of oak-like smokiness. Acidity provides a clean mouthfeel. | 82 | 14 | California | Chardonnay |
68,464 | Germany | Piercing quince and tangerine flavors brighten this deeply rocky, smoky wine that's full of earthy, savory complexity. Delicate and off-dry, it balances juicy citrus flavors withpert acidity. The finish is refreshingly brisk and dry. | 90 | 16 | Mosel | Riesling |
91,180 | France | On the austere side, this shows more tannin than fruit, based around a dry core that has spread through the wine. There is some black plum skin and black currant fruit, but it is hard to find. | 85 | 25 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
52,798 | US | This is a fruity, spicy style of Riesling. It rests solidly in the midpalate, with apple, pear and white peach fruit, plenty of natural acidity masking the residual sugar, and alcohol just over 12%. | 87 | 14 | Oregon | Riesling |
19,660 | US | The problem with this Zin is high alcohol. In this case, the berry fruit and overall structure just aren't sturdy enough. That lets the alcohol star, making the wine hot and unbalanced. | 83 | 45 | California | Zinfandel |
95,189 | Italy | Here's a sumptuous Amarone, with scents of blackberry, graphite and licorice. The palate is densely concentrated, with ripe black fruit flavors and intense peppery notes. This is powerfully structured, with brooding tannins and practically blazing alcohol that takes over on the close. Drink after 2016. | 91 | 70 | Veneto | Red Blend |
119,006 | US | A big, soft red with lots of plush fruit flavors, this is soft in balance, definitely sweet rather than dry, smooth in texture and full of candied fruit accents. | 85 | 11 | California | Red Blend |
21,630 | US | With small amounts of Carignane and Petite Sirah, this hails from the winery's estate vineyard in Dry Creek Valley, one of the great sources of Zinfandel in California. It is a very fine Zin, showing near perfect balance. Tannic and dry, the blackberry, blueberry, cherry, chocolate, sweet leather and spice flavors are enriched with the vanilla and smoky char of oak. | 92 | 30 | California | Zinfandel |
74,561 | US | This is a substantial wine whose raspberry, pomegranate and wild cherry flavors are enhanced with striking minerality. The aromas suggest more to come as the wine develops, offering teasing hints of mint, vanilla and lead pencil. Give this plenty of cellaring and see what happens. | 91 | 65 | Oregon | Tempranillo |
110,611 | France | With 50% Mourvèdre in the blend, this is an aromatic, ripe and complex wine. It has a sense of structure, with tannins as well as zesty orange and layers of spice. The aftertaste is more floral and fresh, although there is a touch of pepper right at the end. | 90 | 25 | Provence | Rosé |
4,005 | France | Very salmon pink in color, this lively, crisp wine has some weight as well as refreshing fruit. It is full-bodied, with citrus and raspberry fruits, dry and very fresh at the end. | 88 | 18 | Provence | Rosé |
127,583 | US | This is Ferrari-Carano's most upscale wine, a blend comprised of all five of the famous Bordeaux varieties. It's as lush and intricate as almost anything out of Napa, with sumptuous blackberry, black currant and cedar flavors. The giveaway that it's Sonoma comes in the herbaceousness and slightly greener tannins. Now–2013. | 94 | 58 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
46,281 | US | Bright, cheery plum and cherries abound on this juicy, primary Cabernet Franc. Forward and fruity, it's plump and rich in texture with a soft fringe of tannins. Hints of menthol and cherry blossom perfume add lift. | 86 | 22 | New York | Cabernet Franc |
82,068 | Italy | Aromas of mature dark-skinned fruit, underbrush and tobacco lead the nose on this full-bodied wine. The ripe, dense palate offers black cherry, cassis, clove and dried hay alongside round tannins. | 88 | 20 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
14,616 | Italy | Made entirely with Sangiovese, this opens with aromas that recall red berry, mint, tilled soil and a hint of game. The structured, elegant palate offers juicy wild cherry, clove, tobacco and a licorice note alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. This will benefit from a little more aging. Drink 2016–2021. | 91 | 18 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
45,599 | US | This curious blend of 61% Riesling and 39% Sauvignon Blanc manages to succeed, with lime rinds, limestone and wafts of gasoline intriguing the nose. There's not much acidity on the palate, but it does offer a chalky grip along with limeade flavors. | 87 | 18 | California | White Blend |
68,562 | US | Montoliva's Sierra Bella is a blend of Sangiovese, Teroldego, Dolcetto and Barbera. It's not quiet in tannins, but boasts layers of bright acidity and dark, mouth filling fruit flavors. Limited in production but a good value. | 86 | 15 | California | Red Blend |
94,261 | US | A sharp, rustic wine, sweet in sugary raspberry, cherry and crunchy almond granola flavors. | 83 | 12 | California | Merlot |
86,796 | US | The winery mentions neutral oak barrels, though the immediate aromatic impression is still on the toasty/oaky side. The fruit comes up more slowly, along with residual CO2 that gives a spritzy mouthfeel. Yeasty, light and tart, with green apples the strongest fruit flavor. | 86 | 22 | Oregon | Chardonnay |
5,182 | US | Rich, soft, ripe and juicy, this Cab shows all the hallmarks of the modern cult style. It's incredibly lavish in oak, blackberry pie, cassis liqueur and licorice flavors, and should drink well for the next six years. | 90 | 40 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
88,627 | Italy | Toast, plum, dark berry, ground pepper, tilled soil and coffee aromas come together in the glass. The chewy palate offers fleshy black cherry, juicy blackberry, licorice and tobacco alongside smooth, velvety tannins and bright acidity. | 89 | 22 | Piedmont | Barbera |
89,400 | US | Strawberry fruit runs into light, candy cherry, carrying just a slight hint of milk chocolate. It's a pleasant wine with modest concentration. | 86 | 36 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
107,648 | US | The aromas are bright, with notes of savory herb, orange peel, cranberry and spice. The flavors are higher in acidity, tart and puckering, with orange-peel flavors lingering on the finish. The tannins seem a little crunchy right now but should soften with some additional time in the bottle. It's a stylistically unique wine for the state. Put it on the dinner table to see it at its best. | 90 | 45 | Washington | Cabernet Sauvignon |
47,845 | US | This Cab shows intensely pure blueberry fruit alongside cocoa, sandalwood, dried scarlet rosebuds, leather and pencil shavings on the nose. Very savory on the palate with restrained fruit, this offers crushed oregano, marjoram, thyme, black pepper, sea salt, soy and miso flavors. It's pleasantly approachable and enjoyable now. | 93 | 38 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
46,921 | Spain | Toasty melon and peach aromas are oaky but elegant, sort of like nice Burgundy. A round balanced palate definitely suggests quality Chardonnay, but this is 95% Viura and the rest Malvasia. Oak and spice flavors render white-fruit notes secondary, and the finish is more of the same. Drink through 2020. | 89 | 17 | Northern Spain | White Blend |
92,655 | US | Blended with 3% Sémillon, this is a creamy, luxuriously textured wine with fresh peach and apricot aromas. Rich with an underlying crispness, it finishes on a squeeze of lime. | 88 | 20 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
55,358 | US | A wonderful Grenache, one of the best currently available in California. It comes on the heels of the winery's successful 2010 bottling, suggesting that Landmark has an aptitude for the variety. The wine is as silky as a coastal Pinot Noir, with alcohol of only 13.6% by volume. Gently soft, it shows oak-influenced raspberry, cocoa and cinnamon flavors. | 91 | 35 | California | Grenache |
54,285 | US | The blend is complex, including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and others, and the flavors are also complex. They include delicious red currants, jammy mulberries, spicy mocha and smoky oak. Perfectly ready for drinking now with upscale fare. | 88 | 24 | California | Merlot |
82,650 | US | Freedom Hill is one of the most-admired vineyards in the Willamette Valley, and this elegant wine does it full justice. A beguiling mix of roses, chocolate, berry and sandalwood, it tickles the nose and tongue with its precision and deceptive depth of flavor. | 91 | 55 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
81,494 | France | This soft and creamy wine is rounded and with a ripe red-berry character. It is verging on off dry, producing a wine that is all fruit with just a tang of acidity to give it a lift at the end. Drink now. | 88 | 22 | Loire Valley | Sparkling Blend |
109,502 | France | Still so young, this herbal, fruity wine is as crisp as possible. It is packed with lemon, grapefruit and tight acidity, needing to age. Drink this tense, steely wine from late 2016. | 88 | 27 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
44,781 | US | Quiet and aromatically floral, this is a wine given time in both stainless steel and concrete, as well as a sizable percentage of neutral French oak. Lemon zest and grapefruit adorn a robust body of stony minerality and touches of spicy lemongrass. | 93 | 30 | California | Sauvignon Blanc |
58,677 | Argentina | A heavily charred nose puts a burnt crust on top of earthy, savory red-berry aromas. This feels big and blocky. Savory, salty red-fruit flavors live under a heavy oak blanket, while char and burnt-meat flavors linger on the finish. | 89 | 40 | Mendoza Province | Malbec |
120,678 | US | A true cuvée, this wine combines 55% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Pretty and floral on the nose, it offers red cherry and strawberry alongside high-toned cranberry, finishing piquantly racy in acidity and smooth. | 90 | 75 | California | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
73,420 | US | A foundation of truffled earth and forest floor give this a rustic edge, complemented by savory herb and black tea. Weighty, it shows its backbone of oak aging well, finishing abruptly in cranberry and dark cherry. | 86 | 39 | California | Pinot Noir |
26,232 | Italy | This “classico” interpretation of Nero d'Avola and Frappato from COS is every bit as enjoyable as the producer's top-shelf Pithos expression. You'll get pretty spice tones backed by elegant fruit and almond. Pair it with light meat dishes and serve it a few degrees cooler than you normally would a red wine. | 90 | 31 | Sicily & Sardinia | Red Blend |
41,859 | US | Very dark, rich and dramatic. Massively constructed, with vast reserves of blackberry jam, blackstrap molasses, mocha, smoked meat, mushu plum sauce and sweet, smoky oak. The tannins are big, ripe and astringent. A great Cabernet that clearly needs plenty of time. Drink 2015 and beyond. | 94 | 50 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
96,331 | Italy | Made from a blend of Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the 35th anniversary edition of this iconic wine opens with aromas of earth, leather, black currant and bell pepper. Black cherry, chocolate, cocoa and black pepper all weave together seamlessly on the elegant palate, alongside silky tannins. | 92 | 70 | Sicily & Sardinia | Red Blend |
112,418 | US | Bright, fruity aromas and straightforward cherry and strawberry flavors make this a rather light, fresh wine. It has good balance between the almost-sweet fruit and lively acidity, so it stays appetizing on the second and third sips. | 88 | 60 | California | Pinot Noir |
60,172 | France | Initially ripe and creamy, the wine tightens up with herbaceous, lemongrass flavors, only hinting at the richness. It needs another six months in bottle before drinking. | 84 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
70,428 | US | Very rich in blackberries and cassis, almost sweet, and the oak adds to the impression of sweetness with smoky caramel. Almost chocolaty, with a minty tang. Definitely in the modern style, soft and flashy. We'll see if it ages. | 90 | 90 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
34,204 | US | A pretty faded rose color, this delicate wine shows very light raspberry and cherry fruit, with moderate, tea-flavored tannins, and barrel-generated streaks of coffee and dark chocolate. | 86 | 34 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
44,870 | France | Pascal Sirat named this wine for his father and his son. Bright and fruity, it is already deliciously light, refreshing and bright. Acidity jumps out of the glass, giving a crisp, fresh character. The aftertaste is more taut and tense. Drink now. | 86 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend |
90,289 | US | Deftly showing restraint with this grape that can easily be made into overripe wine, this bottling offers clean aromas of nectarine, apple blossom, bubblegum and tropical guava cream. A mouthwatering acidity hits the palate first, followed by a line of tense chalkiness, then comes the stonefruit, lime juice and a tactile sizzle into the finish. | 91 | 32 | California | Viognier |
113,352 | US | Solid blackberry, black currant, bacon, black pepper and sandalwood flavors in this dry wine. The grapes come from a small appellation in Mendocino County. It's too soft, lacking structure, but has a certain opulence. | 85 | 28 | California | Syrah |
107,269 | France | The wine is spicy and laden with wood. It has an extracted character that produces chocolate and bitter coffee flavors. The fruit is hard to find at this stage. | 84 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
25,370 | US | Still tannic and acidic after all these years, this dry Grenache offers a ripe heart of cherries and cherry liqueur. Earns a point or two for elegance. Drink now. | 87 | 35 | California | Grenache |
16,279 | Italy | Stewed plum, savory herb and tobacco aromas carry through to the full-bodied palate along with dried red cherry, coffee, anisette and a confectionary note. It's big and brawny, with bracing tannins. | 87 | 60 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
125,737 | France | Mellow Golden Delicious fruit is tempered by bright, lemony acidity that shines a light on more subtle notes of orange flesh and tangerine. The mouthfeel and the lingering edges are shot through with an almost textural zestiness. This is lovely, fruit-driven, bright and dry. | 91 | 18 | Alsace | Riesling |
37,738 | US | Cranberry and red currant are the stars of the show in this mountain wine, which is further accented in dried herb and lavender. Tart, tangy acidity supports firm pillowy tannins with a robust ripeness and lingering notes of leather and tobacco leaf. | 93 | 90 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
102,268 | US | This wine is a blend of Evergreen, Schmitt and Oasis vineyards. It displays a mixture of butter, tropical fruit and red-apple aromas that lead to creamy feeling flavors and a drawn-out finish that impresses. | 90 | 25 | Washington | Chardonnay |
87,771 | US | Extreme pepper elements, from peppercorn to bell pepper, carry through this entire experience. The nose also shows red berries, while the palate offers barely ripe strawberry notes. Fans of the peppery style, which often benefits from a slight chill, will be enthused. Those who hate pyrazines should stay away. | 88 | 32 | California | Cabernet Franc |
120,951 | US | This is a seriously good Cabernet, and the price makes it a relative bargain. Dry and tannic, it has complex flavors of blackberries, black currants, blueberries and plenty of new smoky oak. A tangy minerality lifts it above the ordinary. It will hold in the bottle until at least 2020. | 92 | 27 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
62,973 | US | With moderate alcohol, brisk acidity and sturdy tannins, this blend of undisclosed varieties brings to mind something from the south of France. It has herb, blackberry and currant flavors that smack of the summer sun. | 88 | 25 | California | Red Blend |
46,361 | France | This richly structured wine exudes the ripeness of the vintage. It has full tannins, dense black currant and berry flavors and a refreshing line of acidity. The tannins are still firm, needing some time to unwind. Drink from 2020. | 91 | 30 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
55,079 | France | This juicy, fruity wine has red berry fruit and gentle tannins. Although ripe, it's not rich but attractive and likely to age quickly. Drink from 2019. | 87 | 25 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
124,335 | US | Rich and complex, with an amazing array of flavors. Cherries, blackberries, spices, tobacco, soy, spicy cola and smoky oak are framed in luxuriously smooth, silky tannins and crisp acids. It will probably develop with a year or two of age. | 91 | 38 | California | Pinot Noir |
3,881 | US | At 2.3% residual sugar, this is nicely balanced between sweet and dry. The fruit links peach, apricot and pear with a honey in tea streak that carries into the finish. | 86 | 10 | Washington | Riesling |
8,835 | Italy | Red berry, camphor, dried Alpine herb and a whiff of espresso are some of the aromas you'll find on this firmly structured red. On the young, taut palate, assertive fine-grained tannins frame red cherry, star anise and coffee bean. It's still young, with a tight, tongue-drying finish. Drink 2023–2033. | 93 | 270 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
32,911 | Spain | Ripe and on the cusp of being classified as “raisiny,” but in the final analysis this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo from one of the Penedès' best cava producers has plenty of appeal. Look for sweet, friendly plum, cassis and prune flavors sitting on a saturated, cuddly palate. Drink soon to capture the wine's livelier qualities; further aging will not help it. | 89 | 14 | Catalonia | Red Blend |
96,853 | US | High alcohol is the price you pay for the exceptional ripeness of this rich, lush Pinot Noir. It's so forward in cherry, red currant, cola and mocha flavors, but finishes totally dry. Great acidity brings a zesty balance to this deliciously drinkable Pinot. | 91 | 45 | California | Pinot Noir |
60,331 | Italy | Funky, earthy aromas dissipate in the glass to reveal mature black plum, espresso and vanilla. The forward, warm palate offers ripe—almost overripe—black cherry, layered with fleshy raspberry, coffee, and bitter chocolate sensations. It closes on a sweet, almost sugary note. | 89 | 80 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
114,837 | US | This is a good Pinot Noir for drinking now. It has uncomplicated flavors of cherries, red plums and spices, and is dry and silky in the mouth. Acidity is high, giving it a tart bite throughout. | 87 | 36 | California | Pinot Noir |
129,071 | US | Rich and fruity, this Cabernet Sauvignon is filled with ripe blackberry, black currant and spice flavors. It's a little angular and tannic, so it might benefit from a few years in a cellar. | 87 | 45 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
110,789 | Italy | This easy-drinking blend of 75% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Malvasia has spice-laced ripe black cherry aromas. The light, simple palate shows sour cherry and clove with soft tannins. Drink soon. | 85 | 11 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
66,631 | Italy | Aromas of grilled bell peppers and soy sauce accompany whiffs of tire rubber. The palate shows muddled flavors of caramelized onion, espresso, and ripe black currants and blackberry alongside fleeting tannins. It finishes on a sugary note. | 86 | 30 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
178 | US | Black as a moonless night, dense in structure, tannic, bone dry and super-peppery, this Syrah isn't offering much relief right now. In all likelihood it will emerge from its cocoon in a few years to offer a wealth of ripe blackberry, currant and carob fruit. | 88 | 25 | California | Syrah |
46,355 | US | This is a well-rounded rosé that is bound to disappear quickly from the table, with aromas of strawberry, bubble gum and peach riding a rainy-day springtime freshness on the nose. The palate explodes with acidity and textural grip, carrying both ripeness to satisfy New World fans and the deft tactile experience of Old World selections. | 91 | 19 | California | Rosé |
34,675 | US | This full-bodied wine is complex and detailed from the spicy perfume to the finish, and rich and satisfying in the middle. Aromas like black tea and rhubarb lead to ripe and deep cherry and slightly tangy raspberry flavors that are lifted by moderate tannins and linger on the finish. | 92 | 20 | California | Pinot Noir |
105,221 | US | Darker and more closed-up than the Ciel du Cheval bottling, this is a medium-bodied red wine with dusty cherry and cassis scents, and hints of tar, coffee, herb and leather. It's muscular and edgy, with tons of potential. | 91 | 23 | Washington | Sangiovese |
119,649 | Italy | Fragrant and full bodied, this textbook Barolo opens with quintessential Nebbiolo aromas of red cherry, rose petal, new leather, dark spice and a balsamic note of menthol. It's still young and taut but already shows great breeding and class, offering Marasca cherry, cranberry, licorice and clove set against a backbone of assertive but refined tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2025–2043. | 96 | 96 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
118,582 | Italy | This offers aromas of toast, espresso, scorched earth, red berry, clove and a whiff of leather. The lean, tense palate offers dried cherry, grilled herb, anise, coffee and tobacco but not much fruit richness. Tightly wound, bracing tannins and nervous acidity provide the framework. | 90 | 103 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo |
80,532 | US | A new addition to Steven Kent's lineup of exemplary Cabernets, this is 100% Cabernet from Ghielmetti Vineyard, one of Kent's favorite pieces of Livermore ground. The wine is concentrated and rich, with heady notes of dark cherry, cinnamon and clove, plus a trace of mint hiding in the background. This will please fans of California and Bordeaux wines. | 92 | 100 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
55,176 | France | A darkly tannic wine, showing a dry side of Pinot Noir but still offering some good berry fruits and raspberry sweetness. The acidity needs to soften, though. | 87 | 68 | Burgundy | Pinot Noir |
3,638 | US | Dilute, with simple strawberry flavors and a disjointed finish. | 81 | 16 | Oregon | Pinot Noir |
102,988 | Italy | Underbrush, sun-baked earth, black spice, menthol and mature dark-skinned fruit aromas jump out of the glass. The bold, full-bodied palate doles out raspberry jam, ripe Marasca cherry, ground pepper and licorice alongside firm, fine-grained tannins that provide seamless support. It's brawny and bold but the refined tannins also lend a measure of finesse. | 93 | 70 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
1,606 | US | Ripe peach and yellow cherry aromas take a turn towards the tropics on the palate of this intensely fruity wine. It's semi-dry in style with a slightly candied tone but balanced neatly by tart lemon-lime acidity. Drink now. | 87 | 20 | New York | Riesling |
46,046 | US | Menthol adds a lifted quality to scents of sweet cherry and plum on this pretty, light-bodied Pinot. On the palate, sweet berries and prune are edged with a frame of gentle tannins and a hint of bitterness. Finishes with a soft whiff of barnyard and forest floor. | 85 | 30 | New York | Pinot Noir |
99,908 | US | This is thin and tart, but it shows enough Chardonnay flavor, with simple fruit and smoked butter flavors. | 82 | 25 | California | Chardonnay |
8,201 | US | Full-bodied, complex and delicious, with extraordinarily ripe flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants, chocolate, grilled meat, tamari, violets, sweet fresh herbs and black pepper. Quite dry and tannic now, with a youthful, primary fruit character that suggests ageability. Best 2010–2012. | 91 | 35 | California | Syrah |
35,370 | US | This captivating wine, from vines dating back to the early 1970s, will reward your patience. It must be decanted if you want it to burst open past the initial tart flavors of green apple and grapefruit. Once it does, it will delight with juicy citrus, ample acidity, and plenty of grip. | 92 | 35 | Oregon | Riesling |
75,454 | US | Plenty of sleek character in this well-grown Napa Petite Sirah. Shows lots of class and balance for a variety that can be hard to control. Likeable for its array of fresh, ripe berry, cherry, currant, bacon and spice flavors, and the smoothness of its tannins. | 88 | 15 | California | Petite Sirah |
10,942 | Spain | Spunky passion fruit and citric aromas are far from dull. This feels racy due to strong citric acidity. Lime and passion fruit flavors follow the nose, while this is quick and simple on the finish. | 86 | 15 | Northern Spain | Sauvignon Blanc |
24,519 | France | From one of the top vineyard areas in Pouilly Fumé, this wine is rich, concentrated and with a great aging potential. Structured and with yellow fruits superimposed over the crisper, citrus flavors, it's still young and tight. Give this impressive wine until 2019 before drinking. | 91 | 50 | Loire Valley | Sauvignon Blanc |
45,935 | France | Powerful and structured, this offers both the weight and the potential for rich fruit. Dominated at this stage by tannins and wood-influenced flavors, the black plum note is likely to come through in the next year. The acidity is crisp, and a bitter cherry character flavors the finish. | 90 | 17 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
16,588 | US | This is wonderfully aromatic and forward, with lush fruit-pie flavors of blackberry and black cherry. There are graceful notes sprinkled generously throughout, hinting at peppery herb and anise. At once smooth and supple, long and generous, this is drinking exceptionally well. | 92 | 30 | Washington | Syrah |
59,363 | US | Give this Syrah a good decant to take the edge off the fresh tannins and acids. It's a gritty, resilient wine notable for its wealth of blackberry, black cherry, currant, beef jerky, anise and pepper flavors, accented with sweet, smoky, caramelized oak. | 90 | 35 | California | Syrah |
12,793 | France | A serious, intense wine, a success for the vintage, with its dusty tannins, solid blackberry fruits and a firm core. The wine is weighty, maybe just giving a green pepper hint, but generally sitting foursquare in the mouth. | 90 | 30 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
52,597 | France | From the home estate of wine academic and guru Denis Dubourdieu, this tight, nervy wine has a mineral character rounded by wild-strawberry flavors. An attractive citrus tang gives it good bite at the end. Drink now. | 85 | 14 | Bordeaux | Rosé |
5,136 | US | The producer sources from three sites, each vineyard-designate worthy: Cleary Ranch and Rayhill Vineyard in Freestone, and Stiling Vineyard in Russian River Valley. Together they sing, coaxing spicy white pepper and clove from the grapes while a velvety texture of firm tannin provides support. Raspberry and baked cherry highlight the fruit flavors. | 92 | 60 | California | Pinot Noir |
22,158 | US | Deep cherry, sagebrush and cola are laid across wet slate and purple flowers on a complex nose in this appellation-wide blend from Richard Sanford's team. Crushed wild herbs, like mint, sage, thyme and pine needle are prominent on the palate, backed up by a splash of red fruit. | 91 | 40 | California | Pinot Noir |
91,731 | Italy | Aromas of bright berry, blue flower and savory herb lead the nose. The palate offers raw cherry, espresso, oak and anise alongside bracing, rather astringent tannins. | 86 | 20 | Tuscany | Red Blend |
125,865 | Italy | Aromas of dark plum, sun-baked soil, cooking spice and grilled herb flow together in the glass. Made entirely with Sangiovese, the palate shows breeding and class, offering ripe black cherry, ground pepper, tobacco and aniseed alongside youthfully austere tannins. Give this time to fully develop. Drink 2017–2027. | 93 | 70 | Tuscany | Sangiovese |
98,044 | France | This is a dry, structured wine, with dry tannins and stalky fruit characteristics. However, it will develop into a fruity wine without great depth but with attractive berry flavors and acidity. Drink from 2016. | 87 | 24 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend |
103,631 | US | This is a solid, all-purpose Chardonnay, a bit less oaky and oily than some previous efforts from Gordon, but showing firm, clean, ripe apple and pear fruit. The wine is balanced and smooth, delivering plenty of no-frills fruit flavor for the price. | 87 | 16 | Washington | Chardonnay |
52,897 | US | With a healthy 17% Malbec in the mix, this is the producer's top-tier still wine, from a range of vineyard blocks above its winery. Named for one of its founders, Jack Davies, it does him proud, combining spicy clove, cinnamon and black fruit around a fulsome, tannic and concentrated body with structure to age. It finishes with elegance and peppery spice. | 94 | 100 | California | Cabernet Sauvignon |
126,709 | US | Can't miss this bottle on the shelf, with La Monroe herself giving that come-hither look. The wine too is soft and fleshy. With 12% Cabernet Sauvignon to give some punch, it has uplifted blackberry, cherry, dark chocolate and smoke flavors, and is totally dry. | 87 | 27 | California | Merlot |