GroNLP/ik-nlp-22_winemag · Datasets at Hugging Face

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102,898	France	With its tannins, the wine is firm, tight and dark. The black fruit flavors are just beginning to come through. It has power and structure and certainly needs to age. Drink from 2017.	88	95	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
101,881	Germany	While remarkably lithe and delicate in style, this complex auslese is lusciously concentrated, with ripe peach and nectarine flavors balanced by hints of smoke, spice and musk. It's zippy and bright, with tart tangerine acidity and a wave of minerality on the finish.	91	23	Mosel	Riesling
13,142	US	Syrah makes up three-quarters of this wine with Grenache (20%) and Syrah accounting for the rest. It's fragrant with aromas of raspberry, cherry, herb and allspice that lead to plush, downright jammy fruit flavors that still show a deft touch.	88	25	Washington	Rhône-style Red Blend
114,433	US	This elegant wine appeals from the first sniff to the last lingering flavors. Vibrant in color, it tastes of rose petals, raspberries and cocoa powder. Supple and balanced, it shows impressive structure and length, with hints of citrus. Drink now through the mid-2020's.	91	22	Oregon	Pinot Noir
41,342	US	Just 10% of this wine was aged in new oak, with the balance aged in stainless steel. Still, that touch of oak is evident in the form of sweet vanilla and buttered toast. The fruit itself is ripe, with lusciously ripe oranges, melons, apricots and limes.	87	28	California	Sauvignon Blanc
26,826	US	This wine shows how well the Russian River Valley does with Pinot Noir. Dry and delicate in texture, the wine is also potent in flavor. The fruits range from ripe red cherries and pomegranates to earthier tones of heirloom tomatoes and sautéed wild mushrooms. Drink now.	87	35	California	Pinot Noir
122,366	US	This is a good wine, fancy and dry, with plenty of acidity. The citrus, peach and gooseberry flavors have an edge of new French oak. Hall bought this vineyard from Iron Horse, who used to blend some Viognier into the wine, with excellent results.	87	30	California	Sauvignon Blanc
90,774	US	From a vineyard that overlooks the wild Marin Coast, with plenty of Pacific Ocean fog, this is an earthy, cool-climate and beguiling wine, speckled in clove, cinnamon and a brightness of wild cherry, raspberry and orange peel. Light and refined, its finish is dusted in pine leaves.	93	49	California	Pinot Noir
45,994	France	This wine has great richness. Along with its spice and honey notes, there are orange and lemon fruit flavors that give it lift. Beautifully balanced and ripe, it has the potential to be a superb wine. The botrytis core is what gives it its great aging potential. Drink from 2024.	96	70	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style White Blend
11,928	Argentina	This is minty, crusty and frankly a bit harsh on the bouquet, where aromas turn charred and burnt. It feels roasted and chunky, with hickory-smoked flavors of clove and berry. The finish vacillates between being oaky and herbal.	85	17	Mendoza Province	Malbec
78,892	US	This wine takes a light approach to ripeness and oak, letting the freshness of the fruit speak with abandon. Bristling in acidity, it offers a layering of complementary dark cherry, huckleberry, pomegranate and cola, before a thick concentration of power peaks on the finish.	90	65	California	Pinot Noir
110,784	US	Somewhat flat on the palate, this full-bodied wine is ripe in blue fruit but shy in acidity.	85	20	California	Syrah
85,948	US	This tastes a little sweet, in the Rosenblum style, with apricot, orange and pear flavors. But it's nicely crisp in acidity, which gives it a clean finish. Delightful now as a cocktail sipper.	86	12	California	Pinot Grigio
100,431	US	There's a very candied red-cherry quality to the nose of this wine from a vineyard that the winery will cease using with this vintage, along with sexy aromas of violet, lilac, clove, cola, peppercorn and rose. A sage-driven character emerges once sipped, giving spice to bright red, slightly sour cranberry fruit.	92	28	California	Pinot Noir
29,947	US	From one of the best-known sites for the variety in the Napa Valley, this wine shows classic Merlot-structure, with an almost dusty quality to the well-integrated and resolved tannins. It discloses a density of red fruit that remains in balance with its more rugged minerality, remaining soft on the palate throughout. Drink now through 2025.	93	95	California	Merlot
77,517	US	A very nice Merlot whose pure cherry, red currant and cedar flavors are supported by rich, sturdy tannins. The finish is spicy and long. Great partner with steaks and chops, and the price is right.	88	15	California	Merlot
98,753	France	A smooth, wood-aged wine that has a rich texture, layers of toast and nutmeg from the wood and peach fruits. The wood needs time to integrate, but already shows that this is going to be a rich wine.	88	24	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style White Blend
42,144	US	Full-bodied and aromatic, this richly scented wine beguiles with a mix of brambly fruit and cola highlights. Firm, ripe tannins suggest a sturdy wine ready for the cellar, which nonetheless lets the fruit shine through the peppery finish.	91	55	Oregon	Pinot Noir
75,182	US	Nice manners and medium body make this an easy-drinking, lighter wine. The aromas are like cherries and strawberries, the fruit flavors are almost sweet, and the texture is soft and smooth.	86	15	California	Zinfandel
125,653	France	Impérial, the best-selling Champagne brand in the world, is now the nonvintage Moët brand in the United States, replacing White Star. However, the American blend is sweeter than Impérial elsewhere, and similar to White Star, emphasizing fruitiness, ripe pear and creamy apple flavors and a soft, easy finish.	88	40	Champagne	Champagne Blend
47,655	France	The faintest hint of fir honey appears on the nose. Underneath that and on the palate apple fruit holds sway, presenting an interplay between ripe and tart flesh. The palate is dry but nonetheless has that touch of dark, bitter fir honey. This has drive and linearity and a lasting, clean, apple-fruited finish.	92	29	Alsace	Riesling
121,463	Italy	Aromas of menthol, blue flower and dark berry lift out of the glass. The tannic palate is still primary, offering tart sour cherry and star anise while a hint of dried sage closes the firm finish.	89	50	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
116,422	Germany	Luscious peach and blossom notes perfume this plucky off-dry Riesling. Laced with honey and tart tangerine acidity, it's easy, fresh and approachable. Drink now.	88	14	Mosel	Riesling
21,520	France	The flint and sand soil of this vineyard brings out the minerally, steely character of this taut, tight wine. While it is herbaceous and flavors of pineapple and white fruit, the structure dominates. Give this impressive wine another year or two.	92	32	Loire Valley	Sauvignon Blanc
35,764	Spain	Solid on the opening, with red fruit aromas and a mild stalkiness. Feels healthy and medium in weight, with mild oak, fresh plum and berry, and a touch of cocoa for flavors. Dry and crisp on the finish, with leftover oak flavor and good balance.	86	12	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
89,343	US	Dry, robust and gritty in tannins, this country-style wine also has a hefty dose of acidity. Its blackberry flavors are tinged with earthy notes of coffee and tobacco. Needs something rich and oily, like lasagna.	86	26	California	Barbera
83,898	US	This wine's citrus, apple, floral and vanilla flavors are dryish to off-dry. It's a soft, simple wine that will appeal to folks who like a little sweetness in the finish.	83	11	California	Pinot Grigio
129,927	US	It's 100% Cabernet Franc, a delightful, bright and forward wine with sweet boysenberry and blueberry fruit. Behind the bright, luscious fruit flavors are chewy, earthy tannins. They are ripe and dry and give the wine weight and authority. It's a complete wine—from the floral violet/rose petal aromas to the ripe berry fruit to the substantial tannins. The oak is subdued and appropriate.	91	28	Washington	Cabernet Franc
17,131	US	A textured and layered Lake County SB that's rich, but savory in style. With a big mouthfeel and tropical taste, pair with richer fare, like crab or lobster in butter.	87	16	California	Sauvignon Blanc
109,641	US	Medium weight and roundly fruity, this pleasant wine carries a touch of minerality. It's slightly dilute, and there is a suggestion of water cracker resonating through the finish.	88	65	Oregon	Pinot Noir
84,191	Italy	A very ripe and sweet-smelling wine with thick concentration and deep tones of blackberry, black currant and clove.	88	20	Tuscany	Red Blend
47,751	US	Damp earth, tar and gamy bacon combine aromatically and flavor-wise in this Cabernet, which also contains smaller traces of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Black currant and cassis mingle with an herbal back beat that begins to power up midway through and on the finish.	87	60	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
94,757	US	Made from the clone that UC Davis extracted from Australian Shiraz, this is all about intense fruit. Aromas of licorice and blackberries give way to a palate lush with smoked blueberry, mocha, chocolate pudding, black rocks and a minty midpalate. The tannins will last awhile but this is ready now.	92	52	California	Syrah
79,928	Italy	Underbrush, grilled herb, roasted coffee bean and dark-skinned berry aromas unfold in the glass. The elegantly structured palate delivers red cherry, raspberry, sage, anise and clove framed in bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2020.	91	30	Tuscany	Red Blend
68,598	Italy	This oak-aged blend of equal parts Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay opens with a beautifully intense bouquet of vanilla bean, peach cobbler and citrus mousse. White almond and toasted spice make for rich accents on the long fresh finish.	90	90	Tuscany	White Blend
42,753	Germany	Fresh herb and green floral aromas lend a breezy, invigorating character to sweet yellow peach and honey flavors in this medium-sweet Riesling. Rich and fruity, yet bristling with tart tangerine acidity, it's a deeply satisfying sipper.	91	46	Mosel	Riesling
67,573	US	Almost too ripe and fruity, with jammy, pie-filling blackberry and cherry flavors. Lots of oak, too, giving the wine a caramelized sweetness. A bit heavy-handed, but tasty. Drink now.	86	52	California	Cabernet Franc
117,829	Argentina	Dark aromas suggest shoe polish and roasted black fruits. This feels rubbery and chunky, while the flavor profile includes quick pokes of cherry, plum and rubbery berry before a salty-tasting finish.	86	19	Mendoza Province	Malbec
51,359	France	The Bertins Premier Cru vineyard is on the southern Volnay side of Pommard, giving a comparatively soft generous style of wine. Even so, there is plenty of structure here with powerful dark toasty flavors balanced by rich blackberry fruit. This is a fine wine with great potential. Drink from 2022.	94	104	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
4,769	US	Generous, sweetly perfumed aromas of melon and lemon oil lead into a wine with precision and penetration. Spicy, candied ginger complements the citrus and tropical fruit, and barrel fermentation gives it a gently buttery mouthfeel.	90	24	Washington	Viognier
22,505	US	The grapes for this beautiful wine come from a sloping, high-elevation site, coaxed into expression by Winemaker Bob Cabral. Barrel-aged 10 months in French oak, 40% of it new, it opens with touches of butter and matchstick before blowing off the doors with butterscotch, baked lemon and balanced, oaky spice. Voluptuous on the palate, this is a stunner.	94	50	California	Chardonnay
1,079	US	This winery is earning a place among Oregon's best with its top tier wines, like this one. Complex and loaded with bee pollen, crisp apple, lime zest, seabreeze and toasted cracker notes, it leaves you breathless the longer it breathes.	94	85	Oregon	Chardonnay
18,626	Spain	Dry, saline-like overtones on jumpy plum and berry aromas and a hard, tannic palate make for a tough beginning. Equally tough berry fruit flavors have skins and bitterness issues, while the finish is peppery, acidic and hard.	83	12	Northern Spain	Tempranillo Blend
95,679	US	Lifted floral and blackberry notes perfume this delicately textured Cabernet Franc. It's lighter and leaner in style than many 2014 Finger Lakes reds but still concentrated in flavor. Bright acidity, fine tannins and a swathe of rustic herbs and bramble extend on the finish.	87	18	New York	Cabernet Franc
96,964	France	Attractive and fruity, this warm wine is crisp and fresh at the same time. Yellow fruits and tangy orange zest are complemented by minerality and a refreshing aftertaste. It is ready to drink.	87	16	Burgundy	Chardonnay
78,928	US	The fruit here is certainly more ripe and powerful than in the winery's regular bottlings. But it is offset by rugged tannins, and an earthiness that borders on rusticity. —P.G.	85	19	Washington	Merlot
2,570	Italy	Made with 80% Nasco and 20% Vermentino, this offers delicate aromas of marzipan, dried apricot and wildflower honey. On the sweet, full-bodied palate, notes of white almond back up acacia honey and tangerine zest.	89	45	Sicily & Sardinia	White Blend
104,596	France	This herbaceous, classically fruity wine is given a push by a touch of spice. It's bright, light, and fresh, with a green aftertaste. It's ready to drink.	85	12	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style White Blend
71,789	US	Subtle aromas vie for a place amidst bold swathes of toasted oak and leather in this concentrated, full-bodied wine. Plum and forest floor fill out the midpalate, striking a balance between ripe fruit and savory seasonings.	90	95	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
44,026	US	A floral nose greets you at first sniff, followed by hints of light citrus. A mix of grapefruit, melon and apple flavors are light and enticing, keeping the wine delicate and balanced. The finish leaves an impression of lemon tea.	87	25	Oregon	Viognier
116,008	US	The Lange Twins are longtime growers in Lodi who also make their own wine, with the help of former Woodbridge winemaker David Akiyoshi. This Bordeaux blend is mostly Petit Verdot and Cabernet, with smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec in the mix. The time this spent aging in French oak shows through in its minty, full mouthfeel and vanilla tannins.	85	30	California	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
69,724	Italy	Aromas of ripe black fruit, tilled earth and grilled herb unfold in the glass. The straightforward, already accessible palate delivers sour cherry, licorice and white pepper accompanied by rather firm tannins. Drink through 2018.	89	40	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
118,860	US	Falcone's fourth release of this non-vintage blend solidifies its placement as a fine, complex wine to drink over the next several years. Made from Syrah, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows the softness and richness of a Paso red, with flavors of black cherry jam, chocolate, roasted coconut and black pepper.	90	65	California	Red Blend
73,165	US	A block selection, barrel-fermented and aged in French oak, this brings rich scents of spice, toast and white pepper, and tight, compact tree fruits. As it airs, flavors of buttered nuts come up, leading to a long and delicious finish. Drink 2018–2028.	93	75	Oregon	Chardonnay
65,391	US	A very nice Syrah, with lots of ripe fruit but also a good structure. It's rich in blackberry, cherry and cola flavors, with an earthiness suggesting mushrooms sautéed in brown butter and sprinkled with black pepper and Chinese 5 spice. Firm tannins ground it.	91	45	California	Syrah
13,999	US	Jammy, rich and leathery, this full-bodied, robust wine has a touch of smoke lingering in the back, beneath soft, well-integrated oak. Juicy, it's enjoyable now, while being structured enough to go another decade or so. Cellar through 2021.	93	138	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
54,758	France	An intense, mineral-driven wine, tasting of the limestone soil as well as very ripe fruit. Great acidity keeps the richness in line, toast offering sweetness. The wine is full-bodied, the flavors going right through to the apple-skin-textured core.	94	75	Burgundy	Chardonnay
89,231	France	The texture and structure of this wine may be light but the fruitiness is so appealing. Soft and ripe with red-berry fruit flavors and refreshing acidity, it will develop quickly and be ready to drink from 2017.	88	49	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
23,717	Italy	This opens with scents of dark berry, toast and a whiff of graphite. On the tense palate, notes of sage, aniseed and tobacco add depth to the core of raw red cherry while bracing tannins offer support. It's still primary so give it time. Drink 2018–2025.	88	48	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
34,911	Italy	A cap of white, foamy cream sits tall on the surface of this sparkler. Aromas of honey, Golden Delicious apple and melon compose the bouquet.	86	17	Veneto	Glera
34,676	Italy	Aromas of pipe tobacco, mature dark-skinned fruit, leather and cake spice meld together on this smooth structured red. The chewy, full-bodied palate delivers mature plum, black cherry marinated in spirits, mocha and cinnamon alongside velvety tannins. Drink 2017 through 2026.	92	65	Veneto	Red Blend
19,536	Australia	For $20, you could do a lot worse than to sample this wine, which boasts plenty of varietal character and ample quality. Cedar, tobacco, cassis and dark chocolate suggest a fully ripe wine, while the the structure remains fine and linear, with gentle, cocoa-powder-textured tannins that line the finish. Drink now–2025.	90	20	South Australia	Cabernet Sauvignon
88,126	Spain	Bready white-fruit aromas are a touch funky and difficult to gauge. In the mouth, this is foamy but secure, with lemon-lime and nectarine flavors. This feels precise on the finish, with mild yeast and bread flavors.	90	25	Catalonia	Sparkling Blend
56,891	US	Abundant flavors combine with a plush texture to make a wine that slowly builds interest from the first sniff to the lingering aftertaste. Hints of vanilla and honeysuckle enhance the vivid apricot flavors, lasting long on the viscous palate and through the finish.	92	20	California	Viognier
4,824	US	Has Petite Sirah's inky black color and strong, thick tannins, and is very dry, with blackberry flavors that could be a little more intense. Unless you like your red wines right out of the cradle, this one really needs cellaring through at least 2010.	85	35	California	Petite Sirah
5,056	US	Made from a mix of vineyards across the Napa Valley, this pays tribute to the early days of grape growing in the region and is a wine equally worthy of recognition. Exhibiting dark cherry stone and wild strawberry aromas, the palate is complex, tannic and round, a subtle suggestion of smoke on the finish balanced by bright acidity.	91	35	California	Zinfandel
8,254	US	This wine spent more than two years in barrel, yielding some grainy, textural tannins. The plummy fruit is backed with licorice, vanilla and black tea flavors, all nicely integrated.	89	24	Washington	Merlot
99,655	Spain	Leathery and jammy smelling at first, then it settles on solid berry fruit and spice. Runs full and tannic in the mouth, with lightly herbal tasting berry and plum flavors. Shows some oak and ample spice on the finish. Plump, full and generous.	88	19	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
84,817	US	This wine is the product of farming by Anne Moller-Racke and winemaking by Kenneth Juhasz, the original team behind Donum Estate in Carneros. Here, they've created a gorgeous, elegant expression of lemon zest and pear that harmonizes with stony minerality and brash, bristling acidity that becomes succulent on the palate. Atop it all is a scent of fresh-cut white flowers.	95	65	California	Chardonnay
25,138	US	An austere, savory Zin from Amador, one of the smaller-production Zinfandels from Renwood and it shows. Firm tannins, dusty black fruit and spice—a good option for Sierra Foothills Zin fans.	86	35	California	Zinfandel
54,263	US	Very fine and complex, this is a great sparkling wine, but one that needs lots of time in the bottle. A classic brut blended with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it's rich with flavors of strawberries, limes, vanilla and honey, with lots of smoky toast and yeastiness. Above all, the mousse is exceptionally refined and pure.	95	110	California	Sparkling Blend
35,215	Italy	Enticing scents of blue flower, red berry, sandalwood and a whiff of new leather emerge on this glossy red. The bright, silky palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry and star anise while fresh acidity and polished tannins provide the framework.	91	29	Tuscany	Sangiovese
95,047	US	Hailing from the vineyard that surrounds the historic Mt. Carmel monastery and vineyard, this weaves together aromas of buttered black cherries, Dr Pepper, black slate and the slightest tinge of dried herbs. From that hedonistic nose, the blackberry-laced palate tightens around pencil shavings, black-tea leaves, graphite, eucalyptus and sagebrush—an utterly balanced experience between savory and sweet.	95	60	California	Pinot Noir
36,894	Italy	Delicate aromas of chamomile flower, toast, thyme and orchard fruit lead the nose. The vibrant palate offers yellow apple, tangerine zest and bread crust alongside vigorous, persistent bubbles.	88	20	Northeastern Italy	Chardonnay
117,065	US	The winery's grand statement of the year, this blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Cabernet Franc is sourced from several vineyards, including the Tonella site in Rutherford, Stagecoach atop Atlas Peak and Frediani Vineyard in Calistoga. Thick, rich and dusty, it exudes Rutherford's magical dust, followed by chocolate and black licorice, just a trace of fennel on the lengthy finish.	93	125	California	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
110,729	US	Right now, this Syrah is too tannic to enjoy. Yet it's balanced, with good acidity and a dry finish, and you'll find a rich core of blackberries, currants, black pepper and even grilled meat notes at its heart. Everything indicates that the wine will improve after 2017.	89	42	California	Syrah
108,627	US	Hard tannins, cutting acidity and a lack of richness conspire to make this bone dry Merlot austere. It has thinned-down flavors of cherries and red currants.	82	23	California	Merlot
38,905	Argentina	Mildly stewed berry aromas come with loud oak and a strong hint of green herbs. This Cab Franc feels syrupy and chunky, with baked flavors of berry fruits and oaky chocolate. That theme of oak and chocolate carries over to the finish.	89	30	Mendoza Province	Cabernet Franc
74,363	France	Aromas of dried cloves and adhesive bandages will be a bit offputting to some tasters, but the bones of this wine are solid, offering supple tannins and blackberry, hickory and black cherry flavors. Turns a touch metallic on the finish. The 2006 seems much cleaner.	84	17	Provence	Rhône-style Red Blend
95,771	US	This is intoxicating on the nose with scents of white flowers, fresh herbs and honey, layered with hints of smoke and pine needles. Just a shade off-dry, the palate boasts ample peach and pear flavors that are tinged with a bitter lime-skin note and bristling minerality.	90	20	New York	Riesling
129,319	US	Extremely light in color, this always-zippy bottling from winemaker Karen Steinwachs shows wet cement, green grapefruit, cut grass and faint passionfruit aromas. It's lush and tropical on the palate but remains very racy and tight, with lime and more cut grass flavors.	90	22	California	Sauvignon Blanc
1,026	US	Smooth-drinking, this offers soft, mellow flavors of melon and pear. Light but persistent, it's a clean, fresh and appealing selection, best enjoyed now.	88	13	Oregon	Pinot Gris
106,682	US	Sourced from Bucher Vineyard on Westside Road and Platt Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast, this wine is light-bodied and fresh on the palate, offering baked raspberry, cardamom, clove and forest flavors.	90	50	California	Pinot Noir
27,087	US	Simple, soft and jammy, with baked cherry pie, currant and milk chocolate flavors. There's a bitterness throughout. Drink now.	84	35	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
11,122	US	This well-mannered, well-balanced and medium-bodied dry wine offers tasty raspberry and pomegranate flavors. Light tannins add a little grip.	87	20	California	Red Blend
97,132	US	Soft and easy with vague flavors of apricots and butterscotch.	82	13	California	Chardonnay
13,593	US	An oaky, concentrated wine, this is briary in robust black and blue fruit that offers a smidgen of black tea. Tannic, this is a powerful wine from a powerful vintage, exuding much of the appellation's earthy signature.	87	25	California	Pinot Noir
90,888	US	Crafted from a mix of 48% Syrah, 45% Grenache and 7% Mourvèdre, this aromatic rosé is spicy and bursting with star fruit, citrus, apple, pear, apricot and more. It's a lively full-bodied wine with a smooth finish.	89	16	Oregon	Rosé
61,193	US	Tire rubber, herb and locked-up barrel spice notes are followed by bountiful yet elegant black fruit flavors that show a spot on sense of balance along with exquisite length. There's no hiding the warm vintage it comes from but it shows the year well.	90	30	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
13,046	France	A touch of luscious peach plays amidst the ripe pear notes on the nose. The palate focuses on the ripe juicy pear fruit and counters this both with lovely lemony freshness and pleasantly bitter citrus pith. This is generous and friendly, easy to enjoy. The finish is off dry but has a fresh, appetizing finish.	90	29	Alsace	Pinot Gris
29,770	US	This Reserve is higher in alcohol, oakier and contains more Cabernet Sauvignon than Bello's regular '10 Cab. But, like its sibling, the wine is all elbows, with the black currant and dark chocolate flavors sticking out from the other parts. The wine should have no trouble negotiating the years. Try it in 2020.	92	250	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
61,438	US	Lots of zesty acidity and minerals in this Chardonnay, but also lots of richness. Brims with ripe pineapples, peaches, papayas and green apples, with extra levels of buttered toast and honey. A crowd-pleasing wine to drink now.	90	36	California	Chardonnay
28,440	France	Richer than previous releases, this Sauvignon Blanc goes for a more tropical view of the grape, very ripe and perfumed.	85	13	Burgundy	Sauvignon Blanc
76,996	US	Pure Merlot from the Stillwater Creek Vineyard, this finished its fermentation in concrete egg, then spent 20 months in 100% new French oak, and another two years in bottle prior to release. Tightly wound and dense with cherry and chocolate layered throughout, it brings in flavors of red licorice and baking spices. The tannins are silky and the structure and flavors are bold.	92	140	Washington	Merlot
62,051	US	Pretty good price for a bone-dry, crisply elegant Sauvignon Blanc with such good flavor. It's citrusy in limes and grapefruits, with richer notes of figs and melons, and finishes with a scour of spice.	89	19	California	Sauvignon Blanc
18,837	US	Salty is not a common descriptor for Pinot Gris, but appropriate here. Crisp apple, Asian pear, unripe peach, a dusting of cinnamon, and some slightly bitter skin flavors combine here; the acids rule.	87	14	Oregon	Pinot Gris
41,147	Italy	Here's an elegant selection that shows ample structure and balance. It has a lovely bouquet of wisteria, iris, blackberry, nutmeg and vanilla. The palate is still a bit shy but shows ripe plum, black cherry, carob, licorice and well-integrated oak notes. Give this another year to unwind.	90	23	Veneto	Red Blend
50,801	France	Taut and mineral, this is currently a wine that is waiting to reveal its power and majesty. The fruit is on a tight rein of acidity, which only slowly opens up to show mango, pineapple, crisp citrus, layers of toast and a mouth-enveloping richness. Age for at least five years, preferably 10.	97	574	Burgundy	Chardonnay
17,179	US	Dry and refreshing, it's steely in stone fruit and pineapple. The acidity is clean and bright but not so overpowering that the wine won't develop more nuance over time. It balances well between cool-climate minerality, an underpinning of herb and fresh California fruit.	89	20	California	Sauvignon Blanc
99,726	US	Smoked beef, tart and tangy boysenberry jelly, black rocks and a cigar-box scent power the nose of this wine from an award-winning vineyard. The palate offers ample juicy tang along with chewy tannins, with dark chocolate, black cherry, and black olive enlivening the mouth.	89	56	California	Bordeaux-style Red Blend

102,898

France

With its tannins, the wine is firm, tight and dark. The black fruit flavors are just beginning to come through. It has power and structure and certainly needs to age. Drink from 2017.

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95

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

101,881

Germany

While remarkably lithe and delicate in style, this complex auslese is lusciously concentrated, with ripe peach and nectarine flavors balanced by hints of smoke, spice and musk. It's zippy and bright, with tart tangerine acidity and a wave of minerality on the finish.

91

23

Mosel

Riesling

13,142

US

Syrah makes up three-quarters of this wine with Grenache (20%) and Syrah accounting for the rest. It's fragrant with aromas of raspberry, cherry, herb and allspice that lead to plush, downright jammy fruit flavors that still show a deft touch.

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25

Washington

Rhône-style Red Blend

114,433

US

This elegant wine appeals from the first sniff to the last lingering flavors. Vibrant in color, it tastes of rose petals, raspberries and cocoa powder. Supple and balanced, it shows impressive structure and length, with hints of citrus. Drink now through the mid-2020's.

91

22

Oregon

Pinot Noir

41,342

US

Just 10% of this wine was aged in new oak, with the balance aged in stainless steel. Still, that touch of oak is evident in the form of sweet vanilla and buttered toast. The fruit itself is ripe, with lusciously ripe oranges, melons, apricots and limes.

87

28

California

Sauvignon Blanc

26,826

US

This wine shows how well the Russian River Valley does with Pinot Noir. Dry and delicate in texture, the wine is also potent in flavor. The fruits range from ripe red cherries and pomegranates to earthier tones of heirloom tomatoes and sautéed wild mushrooms. Drink now.

87

35

California

Pinot Noir

122,366

US

This is a good wine, fancy and dry, with plenty of acidity. The citrus, peach and gooseberry flavors have an edge of new French oak. Hall bought this vineyard from Iron Horse, who used to blend some Viognier into the wine, with excellent results.

87

30

California

Sauvignon Blanc

90,774

US

From a vineyard that overlooks the wild Marin Coast, with plenty of Pacific Ocean fog, this is an earthy, cool-climate and beguiling wine, speckled in clove, cinnamon and a brightness of wild cherry, raspberry and orange peel. Light and refined, its finish is dusted in pine leaves.

93

49

California

Pinot Noir

45,994

France

This wine has great richness. Along with its spice and honey notes, there are orange and lemon fruit flavors that give it lift. Beautifully balanced and ripe, it has the potential to be a superb wine. The botrytis core is what gives it its great aging potential. Drink from 2024.

96

70

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style White Blend

11,928

Argentina

This is minty, crusty and frankly a bit harsh on the bouquet, where aromas turn charred and burnt. It feels roasted and chunky, with hickory-smoked flavors of clove and berry. The finish vacillates between being oaky and herbal.

85

17

Mendoza Province

Malbec

78,892

US

This wine takes a light approach to ripeness and oak, letting the freshness of the fruit speak with abandon. Bristling in acidity, it offers a layering of complementary dark cherry, huckleberry, pomegranate and cola, before a thick concentration of power peaks on the finish.

90

65

California

Pinot Noir

110,784

US

Somewhat flat on the palate, this full-bodied wine is ripe in blue fruit but shy in acidity.

85

20

California

Syrah

85,948

US

This tastes a little sweet, in the Rosenblum style, with apricot, orange and pear flavors. But it's nicely crisp in acidity, which gives it a clean finish. Delightful now as a cocktail sipper.

86

12

California

Pinot Grigio

100,431

US

There's a very candied red-cherry quality to the nose of this wine from a vineyard that the winery will cease using with this vintage, along with sexy aromas of violet, lilac, clove, cola, peppercorn and rose. A sage-driven character emerges once sipped, giving spice to bright red, slightly sour cranberry fruit.

92

28

California

Pinot Noir

29,947

US

From one of the best-known sites for the variety in the Napa Valley, this wine shows classic Merlot-structure, with an almost dusty quality to the well-integrated and resolved tannins. It discloses a density of red fruit that remains in balance with its more rugged minerality, remaining soft on the palate throughout. Drink now through 2025.

93

95

California

Merlot

77,517

US

A very nice Merlot whose pure cherry, red currant and cedar flavors are supported by rich, sturdy tannins. The finish is spicy and long. Great partner with steaks and chops, and the price is right.

88

15

California

Merlot

98,753

France

A smooth, wood-aged wine that has a rich texture, layers of toast and nutmeg from the wood and peach fruits. The wood needs time to integrate, but already shows that this is going to be a rich wine.

88

24

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style White Blend

42,144

US

Full-bodied and aromatic, this richly scented wine beguiles with a mix of brambly fruit and cola highlights. Firm, ripe tannins suggest a sturdy wine ready for the cellar, which nonetheless lets the fruit shine through the peppery finish.

91

55

Oregon

Pinot Noir

75,182

US

Nice manners and medium body make this an easy-drinking, lighter wine. The aromas are like cherries and strawberries, the fruit flavors are almost sweet, and the texture is soft and smooth.

86

15

California

Zinfandel

125,653

France

Impérial, the best-selling Champagne brand in the world, is now the nonvintage Moët brand in the United States, replacing White Star. However, the American blend is sweeter than Impérial elsewhere, and similar to White Star, emphasizing fruitiness, ripe pear and creamy apple flavors and a soft, easy finish.

88

40

Champagne

Champagne Blend

47,655

France

The faintest hint of fir honey appears on the nose. Underneath that and on the palate apple fruit holds sway, presenting an interplay between ripe and tart flesh. The palate is dry but nonetheless has that touch of dark, bitter fir honey. This has drive and linearity and a lasting, clean, apple-fruited finish.

92

29

Alsace

Riesling

121,463

Italy

Aromas of menthol, blue flower and dark berry lift out of the glass. The tannic palate is still primary, offering tart sour cherry and star anise while a hint of dried sage closes the firm finish.

89

50

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

116,422

Germany

Luscious peach and blossom notes perfume this plucky off-dry Riesling. Laced with honey and tart tangerine acidity, it's easy, fresh and approachable. Drink now.

88

14

Mosel

Riesling

21,520

France

The flint and sand soil of this vineyard brings out the minerally, steely character of this taut, tight wine. While it is herbaceous and flavors of pineapple and white fruit, the structure dominates. Give this impressive wine another year or two.

92

32

Loire Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

35,764

Spain

Solid on the opening, with red fruit aromas and a mild stalkiness. Feels healthy and medium in weight, with mild oak, fresh plum and berry, and a touch of cocoa for flavors. Dry and crisp on the finish, with leftover oak flavor and good balance.

86

12

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

89,343

US

Dry, robust and gritty in tannins, this country-style wine also has a hefty dose of acidity. Its blackberry flavors are tinged with earthy notes of coffee and tobacco. Needs something rich and oily, like lasagna.

86

26

California

Barbera

83,898

US

This wine's citrus, apple, floral and vanilla flavors are dryish to off-dry. It's a soft, simple wine that will appeal to folks who like a little sweetness in the finish.

83

11

California

Pinot Grigio

129,927

US

It's 100% Cabernet Franc, a delightful, bright and forward wine with sweet boysenberry and blueberry fruit. Behind the bright, luscious fruit flavors are chewy, earthy tannins. They are ripe and dry and give the wine weight and authority. It's a complete wine—from the floral violet/rose petal aromas to the ripe berry fruit to the substantial tannins. The oak is subdued and appropriate.

91

28

Washington

Cabernet Franc

17,131

US

A textured and layered Lake County SB that's rich, but savory in style. With a big mouthfeel and tropical taste, pair with richer fare, like crab or lobster in butter.

87

16

California

Sauvignon Blanc

109,641

US

Medium weight and roundly fruity, this pleasant wine carries a touch of minerality. It's slightly dilute, and there is a suggestion of water cracker resonating through the finish.

88

65

Oregon

Pinot Noir

84,191

Italy

A very ripe and sweet-smelling wine with thick concentration and deep tones of blackberry, black currant and clove.

88

20

Tuscany

Red Blend

47,751

US

Damp earth, tar and gamy bacon combine aromatically and flavor-wise in this Cabernet, which also contains smaller traces of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Black currant and cassis mingle with an herbal back beat that begins to power up midway through and on the finish.

87

60

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

94,757

US

Made from the clone that UC Davis extracted from Australian Shiraz, this is all about intense fruit. Aromas of licorice and blackberries give way to a palate lush with smoked blueberry, mocha, chocolate pudding, black rocks and a minty midpalate. The tannins will last awhile but this is ready now.

92

52

California

Syrah

79,928

Italy

Underbrush, grilled herb, roasted coffee bean and dark-skinned berry aromas unfold in the glass. The elegantly structured palate delivers red cherry, raspberry, sage, anise and clove framed in bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2020.

91

30

Tuscany

Red Blend

68,598

Italy

This oak-aged blend of equal parts Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay opens with a beautifully intense bouquet of vanilla bean, peach cobbler and citrus mousse. White almond and toasted spice make for rich accents on the long fresh finish.

90

Tuscany

White Blend

42,753

Germany

Fresh herb and green floral aromas lend a breezy, invigorating character to sweet yellow peach and honey flavors in this medium-sweet Riesling. Rich and fruity, yet bristling with tart tangerine acidity, it's a deeply satisfying sipper.

91

46

Mosel

Riesling

67,573

US

Almost too ripe and fruity, with jammy, pie-filling blackberry and cherry flavors. Lots of oak, too, giving the wine a caramelized sweetness. A bit heavy-handed, but tasty. Drink now.

86

52

California

Cabernet Franc

117,829

Argentina

Dark aromas suggest shoe polish and roasted black fruits. This feels rubbery and chunky, while the flavor profile includes quick pokes of cherry, plum and rubbery berry before a salty-tasting finish.

86

19

Mendoza Province

Malbec

51,359

France

The Bertins Premier Cru vineyard is on the southern Volnay side of Pommard, giving a comparatively soft generous style of wine. Even so, there is plenty of structure here with powerful dark toasty flavors balanced by rich blackberry fruit. This is a fine wine with great potential. Drink from 2022.

94

104

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

4,769

US

Generous, sweetly perfumed aromas of melon and lemon oil lead into a wine with precision and penetration. Spicy, candied ginger complements the citrus and tropical fruit, and barrel fermentation gives it a gently buttery mouthfeel.

90

24

Washington

Viognier

22,505

US

The grapes for this beautiful wine come from a sloping, high-elevation site, coaxed into expression by Winemaker Bob Cabral. Barrel-aged 10 months in French oak, 40% of it new, it opens with touches of butter and matchstick before blowing off the doors with butterscotch, baked lemon and balanced, oaky spice. Voluptuous on the palate, this is a stunner.

94

50

California

Chardonnay

1,079

US

This winery is earning a place among Oregon's best with its top tier wines, like this one. Complex and loaded with bee pollen, crisp apple, lime zest, seabreeze and toasted cracker notes, it leaves you breathless the longer it breathes.

94

85

Oregon

Chardonnay

18,626

Spain

Dry, saline-like overtones on jumpy plum and berry aromas and a hard, tannic palate make for a tough beginning. Equally tough berry fruit flavors have skins and bitterness issues, while the finish is peppery, acidic and hard.

83

12

Northern Spain

Tempranillo Blend

95,679

US

Lifted floral and blackberry notes perfume this delicately textured Cabernet Franc. It's lighter and leaner in style than many 2014 Finger Lakes reds but still concentrated in flavor. Bright acidity, fine tannins and a swathe of rustic herbs and bramble extend on the finish.

87

18

New York

Cabernet Franc

96,964

France

Attractive and fruity, this warm wine is crisp and fresh at the same time. Yellow fruits and tangy orange zest are complemented by minerality and a refreshing aftertaste. It is ready to drink.

87

16

Burgundy

Chardonnay

78,928

US

The fruit here is certainly more ripe and powerful than in the winery's regular bottlings. But it is offset by rugged tannins, and an earthiness that borders on rusticity. —P.G.

85

19

Washington

Merlot

2,570

Italy

Made with 80% Nasco and 20% Vermentino, this offers delicate aromas of marzipan, dried apricot and wildflower honey. On the sweet, full-bodied palate, notes of white almond back up acacia honey and tangerine zest.

89

45

Sicily & Sardinia

White Blend

104,596

France

This herbaceous, classically fruity wine is given a push by a touch of spice. It's bright, light, and fresh, with a green aftertaste. It's ready to drink.

85

12

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style White Blend

71,789

US

Subtle aromas vie for a place amidst bold swathes of toasted oak and leather in this concentrated, full-bodied wine. Plum and forest floor fill out the midpalate, striking a balance between ripe fruit and savory seasonings.

90

95

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

44,026

US

A floral nose greets you at first sniff, followed by hints of light citrus. A mix of grapefruit, melon and apple flavors are light and enticing, keeping the wine delicate and balanced. The finish leaves an impression of lemon tea.

87

25

Oregon

Viognier

116,008

US

The Lange Twins are longtime growers in Lodi who also make their own wine, with the help of former Woodbridge winemaker David Akiyoshi. This Bordeaux blend is mostly Petit Verdot and Cabernet, with smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec in the mix. The time this spent aging in French oak shows through in its minty, full mouthfeel and vanilla tannins.

85

30

California

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

69,724

Italy

Aromas of ripe black fruit, tilled earth and grilled herb unfold in the glass. The straightforward, already accessible palate delivers sour cherry, licorice and white pepper accompanied by rather firm tannins. Drink through 2018.

89

40

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

118,860

US

Falcone's fourth release of this non-vintage blend solidifies its placement as a fine, complex wine to drink over the next several years. Made from Syrah, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows the softness and richness of a Paso red, with flavors of black cherry jam, chocolate, roasted coconut and black pepper.

90

65

California

Red Blend

73,165

US

A block selection, barrel-fermented and aged in French oak, this brings rich scents of spice, toast and white pepper, and tight, compact tree fruits. As it airs, flavors of buttered nuts come up, leading to a long and delicious finish. Drink 2018–2028.

93

75

Oregon

Chardonnay

65,391

US

A very nice Syrah, with lots of ripe fruit but also a good structure. It's rich in blackberry, cherry and cola flavors, with an earthiness suggesting mushrooms sautéed in brown butter and sprinkled with black pepper and Chinese 5 spice. Firm tannins ground it.

91

45

California

Syrah

13,999

US

Jammy, rich and leathery, this full-bodied, robust wine has a touch of smoke lingering in the back, beneath soft, well-integrated oak. Juicy, it's enjoyable now, while being structured enough to go another decade or so. Cellar through 2021.

93

138

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

54,758

France

An intense, mineral-driven wine, tasting of the limestone soil as well as very ripe fruit. Great acidity keeps the richness in line, toast offering sweetness. The wine is full-bodied, the flavors going right through to the apple-skin-textured core.

94

75

Burgundy

Chardonnay

89,231

France

The texture and structure of this wine may be light but the fruitiness is so appealing. Soft and ripe with red-berry fruit flavors and refreshing acidity, it will develop quickly and be ready to drink from 2017.

88

49

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

23,717

Italy

This opens with scents of dark berry, toast and a whiff of graphite. On the tense palate, notes of sage, aniseed and tobacco add depth to the core of raw red cherry while bracing tannins offer support. It's still primary so give it time. Drink 2018–2025.

88

48

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

34,911

Italy

A cap of white, foamy cream sits tall on the surface of this sparkler. Aromas of honey, Golden Delicious apple and melon compose the bouquet.

86

17

Veneto

Glera

34,676

Italy

Aromas of pipe tobacco, mature dark-skinned fruit, leather and cake spice meld together on this smooth structured red. The chewy, full-bodied palate delivers mature plum, black cherry marinated in spirits, mocha and cinnamon alongside velvety tannins. Drink 2017 through 2026.

92

65

Veneto

Red Blend

19,536

Australia

For $20, you could do a lot worse than to sample this wine, which boasts plenty of varietal character and ample quality. Cedar, tobacco, cassis and dark chocolate suggest a fully ripe wine, while the the structure remains fine and linear, with gentle, cocoa-powder-textured tannins that line the finish. Drink now–2025.

90

20

South Australia

Cabernet Sauvignon

88,126

Spain

Bready white-fruit aromas are a touch funky and difficult to gauge. In the mouth, this is foamy but secure, with lemon-lime and nectarine flavors. This feels precise on the finish, with mild yeast and bread flavors.

90

25

Catalonia

Sparkling Blend

56,891

US

Abundant flavors combine with a plush texture to make a wine that slowly builds interest from the first sniff to the lingering aftertaste. Hints of vanilla and honeysuckle enhance the vivid apricot flavors, lasting long on the viscous palate and through the finish.

92

20

California

Viognier

4,824

US

Has Petite Sirah's inky black color and strong, thick tannins, and is very dry, with blackberry flavors that could be a little more intense. Unless you like your red wines right out of the cradle, this one really needs cellaring through at least 2010.

85

35

California

Petite Sirah

5,056

US

Made from a mix of vineyards across the Napa Valley, this pays tribute to the early days of grape growing in the region and is a wine equally worthy of recognition. Exhibiting dark cherry stone and wild strawberry aromas, the palate is complex, tannic and round, a subtle suggestion of smoke on the finish balanced by bright acidity.

91

35

California

Zinfandel

8,254

US

This wine spent more than two years in barrel, yielding some grainy, textural tannins. The plummy fruit is backed with licorice, vanilla and black tea flavors, all nicely integrated.

89

24

Washington

Merlot

99,655

Spain

Leathery and jammy smelling at first, then it settles on solid berry fruit and spice. Runs full and tannic in the mouth, with lightly herbal tasting berry and plum flavors. Shows some oak and ample spice on the finish. Plump, full and generous.

88

19

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

84,817

US

This wine is the product of farming by Anne Moller-Racke and winemaking by Kenneth Juhasz, the original team behind Donum Estate in Carneros. Here, they've created a gorgeous, elegant expression of lemon zest and pear that harmonizes with stony minerality and brash, bristling acidity that becomes succulent on the palate. Atop it all is a scent of fresh-cut white flowers.

95

65

California

Chardonnay

25,138

US

An austere, savory Zin from Amador, one of the smaller-production Zinfandels from Renwood and it shows. Firm tannins, dusty black fruit and spice—a good option for Sierra Foothills Zin fans.

86

35

California

Zinfandel

54,263

US

Very fine and complex, this is a great sparkling wine, but one that needs lots of time in the bottle. A classic brut blended with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it's rich with flavors of strawberries, limes, vanilla and honey, with lots of smoky toast and yeastiness. Above all, the mousse is exceptionally refined and pure.

95

110

California

Sparkling Blend

35,215

Italy

Enticing scents of blue flower, red berry, sandalwood and a whiff of new leather emerge on this glossy red. The bright, silky palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry and star anise while fresh acidity and polished tannins provide the framework.

91

29

Tuscany

Sangiovese

95,047

US

Hailing from the vineyard that surrounds the historic Mt. Carmel monastery and vineyard, this weaves together aromas of buttered black cherries, Dr Pepper, black slate and the slightest tinge of dried herbs. From that hedonistic nose, the blackberry-laced palate tightens around pencil shavings, black-tea leaves, graphite, eucalyptus and sagebrush—an utterly balanced experience between savory and sweet.

95

60

California

Pinot Noir

36,894

Italy

Delicate aromas of chamomile flower, toast, thyme and orchard fruit lead the nose. The vibrant palate offers yellow apple, tangerine zest and bread crust alongside vigorous, persistent bubbles.

88

20

Northeastern Italy

Chardonnay

117,065

US

The winery's grand statement of the year, this blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Cabernet Franc is sourced from several vineyards, including the Tonella site in Rutherford, Stagecoach atop Atlas Peak and Frediani Vineyard in Calistoga. Thick, rich and dusty, it exudes Rutherford's magical dust, followed by chocolate and black licorice, just a trace of fennel on the lengthy finish.

93

125

California

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

110,729

US

Right now, this Syrah is too tannic to enjoy. Yet it's balanced, with good acidity and a dry finish, and you'll find a rich core of blackberries, currants, black pepper and even grilled meat notes at its heart. Everything indicates that the wine will improve after 2017.

89

42

California

Syrah

108,627

US

Hard tannins, cutting acidity and a lack of richness conspire to make this bone dry Merlot austere. It has thinned-down flavors of cherries and red currants.

82

23

California

Merlot

38,905

Argentina

Mildly stewed berry aromas come with loud oak and a strong hint of green herbs. This Cab Franc feels syrupy and chunky, with baked flavors of berry fruits and oaky chocolate. That theme of oak and chocolate carries over to the finish.

89

30

Mendoza Province

Cabernet Franc

74,363

France

Aromas of dried cloves and adhesive bandages will be a bit offputting to some tasters, but the bones of this wine are solid, offering supple tannins and blackberry, hickory and black cherry flavors. Turns a touch metallic on the finish. The 2006 seems much cleaner.

84

17

Provence

Rhône-style Red Blend

95,771

US

This is intoxicating on the nose with scents of white flowers, fresh herbs and honey, layered with hints of smoke and pine needles. Just a shade off-dry, the palate boasts ample peach and pear flavors that are tinged with a bitter lime-skin note and bristling minerality.

90

20

New York

Riesling

129,319

US

Extremely light in color, this always-zippy bottling from winemaker Karen Steinwachs shows wet cement, green grapefruit, cut grass and faint passionfruit aromas. It's lush and tropical on the palate but remains very racy and tight, with lime and more cut grass flavors.

90

22

California

Sauvignon Blanc

1,026

US

Smooth-drinking, this offers soft, mellow flavors of melon and pear. Light but persistent, it's a clean, fresh and appealing selection, best enjoyed now.

88

13

Oregon

Pinot Gris

106,682

US

Sourced from Bucher Vineyard on Westside Road and Platt Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast, this wine is light-bodied and fresh on the palate, offering baked raspberry, cardamom, clove and forest flavors.

90

50

California

Pinot Noir

27,087

US

Simple, soft and jammy, with baked cherry pie, currant and milk chocolate flavors. There's a bitterness throughout. Drink now.

84

35

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

11,122

US

This well-mannered, well-balanced and medium-bodied dry wine offers tasty raspberry and pomegranate flavors. Light tannins add a little grip.

87

20

California

Red Blend

97,132

US

Soft and easy with vague flavors of apricots and butterscotch.

82

13

California

Chardonnay

13,593

US

An oaky, concentrated wine, this is briary in robust black and blue fruit that offers a smidgen of black tea. Tannic, this is a powerful wine from a powerful vintage, exuding much of the appellation's earthy signature.

87

25

California

Pinot Noir

90,888

US

Crafted from a mix of 48% Syrah, 45% Grenache and 7% Mourvèdre, this aromatic rosé is spicy and bursting with star fruit, citrus, apple, pear, apricot and more. It's a lively full-bodied wine with a smooth finish.

89

16

Oregon

Rosé

61,193

US

Tire rubber, herb and locked-up barrel spice notes are followed by bountiful yet elegant black fruit flavors that show a spot on sense of balance along with exquisite length. There's no hiding the warm vintage it comes from but it shows the year well.

90

30

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

13,046

France

A touch of luscious peach plays amidst the ripe pear notes on the nose. The palate focuses on the ripe juicy pear fruit and counters this both with lovely lemony freshness and pleasantly bitter citrus pith. This is generous and friendly, easy to enjoy. The finish is off dry but has a fresh, appetizing finish.

90

29

Alsace

Pinot Gris

29,770

US

This Reserve is higher in alcohol, oakier and contains more Cabernet Sauvignon than Bello's regular '10 Cab. But, like its sibling, the wine is all elbows, with the black currant and dark chocolate flavors sticking out from the other parts. The wine should have no trouble negotiating the years. Try it in 2020.

92

250

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

61,438

US

Lots of zesty acidity and minerals in this Chardonnay, but also lots of richness. Brims with ripe pineapples, peaches, papayas and green apples, with extra levels of buttered toast and honey. A crowd-pleasing wine to drink now.

90

36

California

Chardonnay

28,440

France

Richer than previous releases, this Sauvignon Blanc goes for a more tropical view of the grape, very ripe and perfumed.

85

13

Burgundy

Sauvignon Blanc

76,996

US

Pure Merlot from the Stillwater Creek Vineyard, this finished its fermentation in concrete egg, then spent 20 months in 100% new French oak, and another two years in bottle prior to release. Tightly wound and dense with cherry and chocolate layered throughout, it brings in flavors of red licorice and baking spices. The tannins are silky and the structure and flavors are bold.

92

140

Washington

Merlot

62,051

US

Pretty good price for a bone-dry, crisply elegant Sauvignon Blanc with such good flavor. It's citrusy in limes and grapefruits, with richer notes of figs and melons, and finishes with a scour of spice.

89

19

California

Sauvignon Blanc

18,837

US

Salty is not a common descriptor for Pinot Gris, but appropriate here. Crisp apple, Asian pear, unripe peach, a dusting of cinnamon, and some slightly bitter skin flavors combine here; the acids rule.

87

14

Oregon

Pinot Gris

41,147

Italy

Here's an elegant selection that shows ample structure and balance. It has a lovely bouquet of wisteria, iris, blackberry, nutmeg and vanilla. The palate is still a bit shy but shows ripe plum, black cherry, carob, licorice and well-integrated oak notes. Give this another year to unwind.

90

23

Veneto

Red Blend

50,801

France

Taut and mineral, this is currently a wine that is waiting to reveal its power and majesty. The fruit is on a tight rein of acidity, which only slowly opens up to show mango, pineapple, crisp citrus, layers of toast and a mouth-enveloping richness. Age for at least five years, preferably 10.

97

574

Burgundy

Chardonnay

17,179

US

Dry and refreshing, it's steely in stone fruit and pineapple. The acidity is clean and bright but not so overpowering that the wine won't develop more nuance over time. It balances well between cool-climate minerality, an underpinning of herb and fresh California fruit.

89

20

California

Sauvignon Blanc

99,726

US

Smoked beef, tart and tangy boysenberry jelly, black rocks and a cigar-box scent power the nose of this wine from an award-winning vineyard. The palate offers ample juicy tang along with chewy tannins, with dark chocolate, black cherry, and black olive enlivening the mouth.

89

56

California

Bordeaux-style Red Blend