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

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33,483	US	Lush aromas of melon, mango and pineapple are pristine and primary on this delicate, brisk Riesling. Off dry in style, it's a straightforward yet irresistibly juicy thirst quencher sure to please a wide audience.	87	17	New York	Riesling
81,953	US	This is a big, bold wine with earthy accents and a firm, dry texture that helps it pair well with rich food. Blueberry, cranberry and tobacco notes fan out on the palate, its full body and firm tannins carrying those flavors into the finish.	89	20	California	Red Blend
41,903	US	Cocoa, vanilla and baking spice aromas lead off this wine, along with plum. On the palate rich, textured dark fruit flavors intermingle with barrel spices. The fruit and oak have equal footing.	90	25	Washington	Syrah
32,516	US	First taste was excellent, as the wine entered the mouth with round, ripe red fruit and a hint of spice. But it has something off in the finish, and as it sits in the mouth it loses its freshness and leaves a rather sour, gluey impression.	84	20	Oregon	Pinot Noir
93,270	US	The brand, from Terlato, has produced nonvintage wines of good varietal character, at every price level, for years. Their newest Pinot breaks the normal practice with its vintage designation. It's a decent wine, showing the silky mouthfeel, brisk acidity and cherry, raspberry and cola flavors that testify to a cool-climate origin.	84	13	California	Pinot Noir
3,707	US	Already drinking nicely, this offers generously ripened peach, candied lemon and pineapple fruits. The lush flavors are balanced against fresh, natural acidity, with little or no time in new oak apparent.	91	40	Oregon	Chardonnay
110,281	US	This Southern Rhône-style blend is half Mourvèdre, 32% Grenache and 18% Cinsault. It's a well-thought-out combination, with impressive minerality along with pretty berry and cherry fruit. Drink now or within the next five years.	90	33	Washington	Rhône-style Red Blend
96,291	US	This wine is a blend of all six Bordeaux varieties: 35% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 4% Carménère, 3% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. Its coffee, cranberry, herb, currant, barrel spice and anise aromas lead to tightly wound, layered red and black fruit flavors. Plump, silky tannins provide the frame.	92	40	Washington	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
40,392	US	Aromas like white pepper and dried herbs lead to ripe, direct fruit flavors and a feeling of power from the very full body.	87	15	California	Zinfandel
38,665	US	This is 100% varietal with all of the fruit coming from 1989 plantings. Bittersweet chocolate, green herb and barrel aromas are followed by cherry flavors with a chalky feel.	89	25	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
88,013	Spain	Bacon, rubber and berry fruit aromas comprise the bouquet. Feels crisp on the palate, with roasted berry flavors and herb and pepper accents. It feels warm on the finish, with herbal leanings and some roughness.	86	27	Catalonia	Red Blend
98,534	Italy	Soft, round and pleasurable, this Syrah-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend would pair well with pastas or roasts. Bright cherry and blackberry flavors are followed by subtle leather and spice accents. The mouthfeel is fresh and fruity.	88	49	Tuscany	Red Blend
21,434	US	Rich and languid on the palate, this is an inviting approachable red blend made from roughly equal proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Baco Noir. Ripe red-cherry and plum flavors are offset by sunny cassis acidity and fine-grained tannins. The finish is marked by pleasant notes of savory herb. Drink now through 2021.	88	25	New York	Red Blend
78,922	US	A round, solidly made wine, with Bing cherry flavors. However, the middle seems to disappear and, as a result, the following tannins feel a bit harsh. —P.G.	86	15	Washington	Merlot
58,609	France	Classic Pommard, a big, firm, tannic wine that is foursquare and dominating. It broods with its dense structure and concentration. The fruits are solid, with plum skins, red berries and bursts of acidity. All this adds up to a wine that needs to age. Aim for five years before drinking.	93	95	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
99,361	Italy	A food-friendly blend of Schiava and Lagrein (two native grapes of northern Italy) this ruby-colored wine opens with a lean consistency and medium build. It shows cool-climate aromas of small forest fruit and blue flowers with a touch of white almond on the close.	87	17	Northeastern Italy	Red Blend
49,260	France	A hard, too-toasty wine that is completely dominated by smoky wood flavors. Whatever fruit is there is swamped, only a juicy hint through the wine's weight.	83	35	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
47,831	Italy	Violet and underbrush aromas lead on the nose of this wine, with glimmers of violet and ripe plum. The palate has wild cherry, mint and spice flavors, dusted with a hint of espresso. This is well-balanced and fresh, and should develop complexity over the next few years.	89	15	Tuscany	Sangiovese
78,553	US	There is a bright but not overdone tropicality to this fresh and inviting wine, which shows lily, Gala apple and pear flesh on the nose and tightens up on gravel and citrus peel. The flavors are broad and easy, with a slight Granny Smith apple sharpness.	87	18	California	Sauvignon Blanc
46,930	US	This big, full-bodied wine is unabashedly bold and brassy, from the aromas of toasted oak to the buttery flavors and vanilla finish. While dry, it has a rich texture and the near-sweetness of ripe varietal flavors.	88	12	California	Chardonnay
20,723	US	A fine young Pinot Noir, bristling with clean acidity and bone dry. It's strongly flavored, giving a burst of cherries, raspberries, cola and spices.	87	19	California	Pinot Noir
101,543	US	This is a very firm, tight and focused effort, with a clean cherry flavor. It is not at all like most Washington Merlots, which are often heavily influenced by new oak aging. Here is a concise, pure expression that may come across as a little monochromatic, perhaps because it seems to be somewhat shut down at the moment. Made using grapes from 10-year-old vines, it shows great promise.	90	45	Washington	Merlot
11,776	Italy	There's some volatility to the strawberry and raspberry notes, followed by cherry and white almond accents. The palate feels thin, and the wine presents simple, clean lines.	84	22	Tuscany	Sangiovese
35,984	US	Whiffs of balsamic vinegar, leather and spice accent this rustic yet elegant Merlot. Ripe red cherry and raspberry flavors brighten the palate, but complexities of tobacco and riding saddle maintain that deeply savory tone. Coarse, fine-grained tannins and brisk acidity lend structure and gravitas.	91	32	New York	Merlot
24,210	US	Exuberant raspberry and cherry notes scent this dusty pink rosé. While brisk and dry on the palate, it's juicy and mouth-quenching with ripe white peach and red berry flavors. It finishes minerally with lingering salinity.	90	19	New York	Rosé
792	France	The 45% Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine gives it structure and aging potential. It is a ripe wine that is also stylish with attractive acidity and plenty of black-currant fruitiness. The wine is developing well and it should be ready to drink from 2018.	90	30	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
424	US	This wine is dry and rather full bodied, starting with fruity aromas like banana and coconut then seguing to more nutty, oaky, complex flavors and a rich texture. It's a serious dinner wine with heft and substance.	89	30	California	White Blend
88,874	US	The winery's '08 bottling of this Pinot was very good, but this is considerably better. It's rich in red cherries and ripe persimmons, with complex notes of grilled beef, cola and sautéed wild mushrooms, and has a long, spicy finish. A joy to drink now, and it will develop bottle nuances over the next six years.	94	45	California	Pinot Noir
27,685	Australia	Another faintly copper-hued Pinot Grigio from the Oatley family, this one offers modest apple, melon and citrus notes, medium body and a slightly tannic edge to the tart, lemony finish. Drink now.	85	14	South Australia	Pinot Grigio
9,298	Italy	Made by a small estate that's one of Montalcino's little-known gems, this delicious and earthy. It weaves together sensations of ripe red cherry, black raspberry, leather, blue flower, sweet cake spices and a hint of orange zest. The juicy fruit is balanced by friendly, velvety tannins. Enjoy now–2019.	92	53	Tuscany	Sangiovese
27,083	US	Very soft and direct, this Syrah offers lush flavors of blackberries, currants, dark chocolate, smoky oak and pepper. It seems at its best now.	85	55	California	Syrah
98,918	US	The intriguing nose on this top-end Cabernet from Mike Mooney is deep but restrained, with smoked meats, espresso and juicy blackberries, cherries and olallieberries. The top of the palate is licorice and coffee, then riper blueberry fruit emerges, morphing toward a sage-like upswing on the finish. It's expertly layered and complex, yet approachable.	94	96	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
112,226	US	Fresh peach and light floral aromas lead to ripe, grapey flavors and a soft, soothing texture in this medium-bodied wine. It is smooth and low in acid, with a charming flowery element that helps it stand out.	85	15	California	Chardonnay
1,709	Italy	The packaging is totally crazy but the wine is more subdued. A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet, it delivers raw strawberry, green leaf notes and loads of dried hay. It has a sharp, solid build and rigid tannins.	86	65	Tuscany	Red Blend
81,492	Argentina	Dominating aromas of clove and baking spices are forced and oak-based, and thus not natural. In the mouth, this lusty, extracted Malbec feels raw and choppy, with rough tannins. Flavors of clove, savory berry fruits and green herbs continue on the finish.	88	30	Mendoza Province	Malbec
107,554	Portugal	This is the second wine from this showpiece quinta. The wine is a classic Douro blend dominated by Touriga Franca, giving a rich, soft and juicy character that is ready to drink. It has great fruit, spice and integrated tannins.	88	19	Douro	Portuguese Red
8,379	France	This is a ripe, round and full-bodied wine. It has a touch of nutmeg as well as bright acidity and sliced-apple flavors. It is immediately attractive, richly packed with fruit and finishing with spice and toast.	92	148	Burgundy	Chardonnay
61,167	US	With vibrant acidity and a silky mouthfeel, this is a good example of a coastal California Pinot Noir. The cherry flavors have an edge of tobacco, herbs and sweet oak. Drink up.	87	40	California	Pinot Noir
14,047	Italy	Here's a structured ripasso that seems more like an Amarone. It has earthy underbrush aromas, with notes of tobacco leaf and spirit-soaked cherry. The palate shows ripe black fruit, chili pepper and red-hot cinnamon. It also closes with the heat of alcohol.	87	40	Veneto	Red Blend
121,686	US	This is a big but balanced expression of Cabernet that is ready to drink now. Layers of black cherry, caramel, vanilla, smoke and crushed black rocks show on the lavish nose. The palate's chalky texture is immediately apparent, with vibrant acidity that carries forth a rich crème de cassis flavor and finishes on roasted coffee and milk chocolate.	93	18	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
85,089	US	This is made from fruit sourced from the Milbrandt, Olsen and Kiona vineyards, which are located in three different AVAs. The wine is packed with black fruit, with light accents of smoke, toast, espresso and dark chocolate that add interest to the finish. Merlot and Petit Verdot are also in the mix.	89	16	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
75,855	US	Argyle's Reserve shows less oak than the Nuthouse and Spirithouse bottlings, with more compact and vivid fruit. Nice flavors of stone fruits, grapes and citrus, well integrated and full through the mid-palate. It rounds into a very pretty finish, fruit forward, balanced and true.	90	20	Oregon	Chardonnay
120,544	Australia	A terrific value, the 2012 Mount Crawford offer sup a big hit of lime on the nose, but also intriguing brine and talc notes that add extra dimension and complexity. It's a medium-bodied wine with ample texture and a long, layered finish. It may not age as long as some other Eden Valley Rieslings, but it's delicious now, so why wait?	91	15	South Australia	Riesling
28,402	Argentina	Blackberry and cassis aromas are ripe and floral like violets. The palate is more tannic than fully built. Berry and plum flavors show tea and light herbal notes, while flavors of coffee, thyme and plum share space on a bright finish.	88	20	Mendoza Province	Malbec
27,461	Argentina	Grapy aromas are candied and suggestive of a powdered fruit drink. This feels plump and pulpy, with plum flavors that carry a skin-related astringency. Herbal, rooty notes come up on the finish.	86	12	Mendoza Province	Malbec
24,300	US	A very well-done Livermore Cab aged in 100% Hungarian oak and named “The Good Life,” this one's got plum and spicy cola going on and tastes young though it's a 2008. Its structure shows more potential to age—the fruit will integrate with the wine's subtle savory herbs.	88	40	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
120,202	US	The heritage clones referenced here are Pommard and Wädenswil, yielding fresh and forward fruit flavors of strawberry with a cherry-popsickle kick. There's a nice brambly texture to the fruit, along with a dash of cola. It's a harmonious and texturally resonant Pinot Noir ready for near-term enjoyment.	92	50	Oregon	Pinot Noir
78,211	US	Ripe, vivacious blackberry, black currant and oak flavors are folded into complex tannins in this dramatic Cabernet Sauvignon. Blended with 10% Merlot, it's dry, firm and noble, but severely immature at this stage and will require plenty of bottle age. Give it six more years, at the very least.	93	80	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
97,663	US	Potent vanilla announces a sizable oak presence on the entry of this wine, which follows somewhat on the palate before it weaves in a bite of preserved lemon and generous acidity.	87	18	California	Sauvignon Blanc
88,021	US	Spice, pepper, chocolate and a hint of stem are all wrapped into this light-hearted Cabernet Franc. The pretty, sweet, cherry candy core gives it immediate appeal. Drink up.	86	17	Washington	Cabernet Franc
103,593	US	The second vintage from this winery brings roasty-toasty barrel notes along with coffee, butterscotch, cherry, pencil lead and an herbal grace note. The chocolate and cherry flavors are silky in feel backed by a gentle squeeze of tannins, with coffee flavors lingering on the finish.	91	40	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
84,250	US	Blended with 6% Petit Verdot, this wine is treated as a reserve-tier bottling. It delivers high-toned red fruit and plum notes dusted with spice and dried herb. It's robust in body and weight and long on the finish.	93	100	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
80,454	Germany	Luscious honeydew and mango aromas entice on this fruit forward yet elegantly styled Riesling. It's off dry in style, yet powerfully concentrated with peach and tangerine flavors. Brisk with acidity and nuanced with hints of tea leaf and honey, it's a beautifully complex, yet effortlessly quaffable sip.	91	26	Mosel	Riesling
33,145	US	This smells like crisp green apples, tastes just a bit richer than it smells, has medium body and a touch of crisp acidity. The strong points are the tangy mouthfeel, fruity aromas and overall freshness.	85	10	California	Pinot Grigio
84,995	France	This full, round wine melds rich pear and tangerine flavors with fine acidity. It's crisp, fragrant and ripe, showing some signs of bottle age in its toasty character.	88	65	Champagne	Champagne Blend
103,718	France	This beautifully perfumed wine comes from one of the highest in elevation premier cru vineyards. The tannins have fully integrated with the red berry and cherry fruits to give a soft, jammy character that contrasts with acidity to give a great lift at the end. Drink this sophisticated wine from 2018.	91	65	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
5,322	Spain	Pink in color, this has fresh, clean aromas of stone fruits. Feels medium to full, with red licorice, sweet baking-spice and raspberry flavors. Quick, round and solid on the finish, which lingers for quite some time. A fine summer sipper.	87	9	Northern Spain	Rosé
56,618	US	A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Malbec, this wine has aromas of berry, cocoa and vanilla. The cranberry and cherry flavors are tart and full flavored with a velvety feel.	90	31	Washington	Red Blend
127,178	US	Harsh in the mouth, with sharp acidity and uneven tannins, this has a candied-berry flavor.	82	15	California	Zinfandel
14,386	US	Black and purple fruit, toast, herb and spice aromas lead to abundant cherry flavors, tart acids and well-integrated tannins. Overall, this wine shows a lovely sense of balance, with a fleshy midpalate piquing the interest.	89	16	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
55,659	Portugal	This dry rosé is soft and fruity. Red-berry fruit permeates a wine that also has a rich texture from lees aging giving the wine some weight. Its acidity balances all this, finishing the wine with crisp acidity.	88	15	Douro	Rosé
69,069	France	Made from organically grown grapes, this wine is ripe and fruity. It's developing well, lending a nutty character to its otherwise crisp fruit. It's packed with the bright acidity of the vintage. Drink now.	86	20	Burgundy	Chardonnay
128,218	Italy	Made with organically farmed fruit, this opens with aromas of brown spices, tilled earth and black-skinned fruit. The vibrant, medium-bodied palate offers blackberry, dried cherry, licorice and orange zest alongside zesty acidity and round tannins.	87	14	Tuscany	Sangiovese
38,524	US	Rounded, warmer notes of Gala apple, lemon rinds and flaky pastry show on the nose of this single-vineyard bottling from veteran Chuck Carlson. The palate is clean and complex, with apple bitters, orange rind and wet-stone elements.	89	20	California	Pinot Gris
110,005	US	An inky black 100% Petite Sirah that's smoky and soft, luxurious in nuanced and complex layers of black and blueberry fruit, black pepper and wild game. An incredible offering from the Napa Valley.	92	38	California	Petite Sirah
44,982	US	From a certified organic, dry-farmed vineyard, this wine exudes an overabundance of rustic earth without finding a rightful companion in fruit, with just the merest hint of allspice underplayed on the finish.	82	69	California	Pinot Noir
120,169	US	Case production was 46,000 and every bottle will sell because it's a good wine at a great price. Nothing terribly complicated, but dry, full-bodied and fruity.	84	6	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
17,237	US	Despite the famed vineyard on the label, this seems a bit gauzy, chalky and stripped. There are light suggestions of berry and cherry, and hints of the nice details of earth and mineral that old vines can often bring. The finish is dilute and slightly metallic.	86	48	Oregon	Pinot Noir
70,132	US	Made from the oldest vineyard in the appellation, first planted in 1905, this wine shows a cooler-climate vibe of dried fruit and leather, accented definitively in white pepper. Smoky oak provides a sultry backdrop against which riches of berry pie, cola and brown sugar play.	92	52	California	Zinfandel
31,122	US	This medium-bodied wine has ripe plum and cherry-candy aromas. Equally fruity flavors are accented by some oak spice, with pretty good balance from mild tannins and acidity.	85	14	California	Pinot Noir
52,943	US	Classic Sonoma Zinfandel, dry, spicy and elegant, with briary, brambly wild berry, tobacco, leather and pepper flavors. It's dry and rich in dusty tannins, and will hold for a good six years.	88	26	California	Zinfandel
81,581	Italy	This earthy selection offers aromas of black cherry, bitter almond, graphite and freshly tilled soil. On the palate, this presents mouthwatering blackberry and raspberry flavors layered with cinnamon-spice. The bold character is supported by ample freshness and structure.	89	25	Veneto	Red Blend
124,656	US	Toasted herbs, pressed violets, cola and a touch of tar frame the nose on this wine from pioneer Pierre Lafond and winemaker Bruce McGuire. The palate offers purple-flower candy flavors, with light elderberry juice and a lifting clove-meets-mint character.	89	23	California	Syrah
119,014	US	This full-bodied Chardonnay offers an abundance of fresh apple and blossom notes juxtaposed by darker, savory tones of dust and reed. Citrusy acidity lends lift, leading a surprisingly zesty finish.	85	13	New York	Chardonnay
34,029	US	Light in texture, this wine shows a fair amount of barrel influence aromatically. On the palate, it's similarly challenging to disregard the oak, which frames a mid-weight body marked by sour cherry.	87	45	California	Pinot Noir
39,183	Italy	Made of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has delicate aromas suggesting black-skinned fruit and tilled soil. The straightforward palate delivers prune, grilled sage and mochaflavors with a hint of leather. Enjoy through 2018.	88	39	Tuscany	Red Blend
74,859	US	Delicious is the first word that pops into your head when you taste this wine. It's got the sort of sweet fruit that you find in Russian River Pinots, yet retains the definition and refinement, along with a slight herbal nuance, that speaks of the Willamette Valley. Long in the mouth and tangy with a mix of spice and fruit sweetness in the finish.	90	34	Oregon	Pinot Noir
10,435	Spain	Floral aromas suggest rose hips, while lemony oak scents provide framing for earthy berry and cherry notes. This is reaching maturity; it's fresh and plush on the palate. Flavors of cherry, blackberry and coffee finish smooth and quick, with a touch of residual juicy acidity. Drink through 2020.	91	30	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
36,185	France	With spice and dark coffee flavors, this wine shows some wood aging. It also has considerable acidity and the brightest strawberry fruit. Lively and fragrant at the end, it can be drunk now.	88	30	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
87,770	Italy	Vibrant and elegant, this opens with scents of citrus blossom, Golden Delicious apple and a whiff of herb. The bright palate offers tangerine zest, mineral hint of almond alongside bright acidity.	88	21	Northeastern Italy	Chardonnay
12,020	France	A blend from grand cru vineyards in the top villages of the Côte des Blancs. This is Agrapart's base wine, but it is an impressive base, with its extreme minerality that demands food, its lime, kiwi and textured fruit skin flavors. It finishes with great depth and complexity.	92	35	Champagne	Chardonnay
75,747	US	Here's an average-quality Merlot. It's properly dry and firmed up with rich tannins. Yet it's a bit soft, with herbs and oak framing modest cherry and currant flavors.	85	23	California	Merlot
125,595	US	Coming from two area standouts—Lewis and Phinny Hill vineyards—this wine shows appealing aromas and flavors of shaved coconut, Mounds Bar, cherry and baking spices. The barrel influence is prominent but it largely stands up to it.	90	60	Washington	Syrah
80,567	Italy	This offers aromas of coffee bean, coconut and plum. The firm palate delivers espresso, oak-driven spice and a green note of sage accompanied by grainy tannins that leave an astringent, mouth-drying finish.	87	38	Tuscany	Red Blend
18,360	US	Swathes of floral and berry tones accent this blossomy blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It's aggressively foamy and frothy, but racy, vivacious acidity keeps the palate fresh.	87	34	New York	Sparkling Blend
63,437	US	Floral lavender sets the mood on the entry into this wine, followed by soft layers of red cherry and herb. The big oak imprint in this wine gives it weight, concentration and a bittersweet tone, especially on the finish.	89	85	California	Pinot Noir
70,681	US	From the Wits' End estate vineyard's best lots, this offers a complex fruit mix running from orange and pineapple into raspberry and cherry. A suggestion of Dr Pepper soda is in play also, and the wine shines with excellent texture and freshness.	90	75	Oregon	Pinot Noir
127,300	Argentina	Intense, focused and also quite floral on the nose, this blend of Malbec, Cab Sauvignon and the Italian variety Ancellotta is all about the fruit. Flavors of fig, blackberry and cassis ride nicely on a smooth, chewy palate. On the finish, this is layered, deep in feel and toasty in flavor. Drink this impressive, full-bodied blend now through 2018.	92	38	Mendoza Province	Red Blend
46,359	France	Strong, concentrated honey flavors dominate this wine that is maturing well. It has a firm edge of dry botrytis to accentuate its rich orange and spice notes. Hints of acidity lend balance, although more would be welcome to provide relief from the richness. Drink now.	91	59	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style White Blend
102,659	US	Aromas and flavors like prunes and strawberry jam make an unusual combination in this full-bodied and uncomplicated wine. It is certainly fruity and generous in personality.	84	34	California	Pinot Noir
6,626	Italy	There's a dark and austere quality to this Chianti Classico riserva that gives it a very masculine personality. When aged, Sangiovese tends to deliver aromas of candied fruit, cassis, tar and licorice, and this wine does just that.	88	36	Tuscany	Sangiovese
5,874	France	Ripe with a warm character, this wine has both bright red berry fruit and a rich, generous structure. Its fruitiness shows that it's still young—its acidity very much upfront. It will fill out and develop richness with time in bottle. Drink from 2020.	88	40	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
67,141	France	Classic Provence pale-pink-colored rosé, this is a soft red-fruit flavored wine. With bright acidity and a smooth texture, the wine is balanced. There is a touch of vanilla at the end to finish the wine easily.	88	20	Provence	Rosé
124,750	US	Sporting a lovely front label, this holds a mix of Syrah and Petite Sirah from Rutherford with Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. The wine is a bit muddled, one-dimensional in plum and black cherry, and ultimately softly simple.	84	50	California	Red Blend
65,235	France	This is a wine that is lightly touched with a mineral texture while also having rich layers of acidity and green herbs. It is fragrant, perfumed and, on the finish, deliciously light and fruity.	87	20	Alsace	Riesling
77,461	US	This wine strikes a wide purple fruit note at first before centering on plum jam, wood smoke and a licorice element. On the palate, medium tannins frame a medium and smooth mouthfeel, with flavors of tobacco leaf giving way to richer coffee and woody elderberry flavors.	89	17	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
35,325	France	A very warm, generous, ripe wine, this comes from the most precocious of the grand cru vineyards. It is packed with yellow fruits, rich and open. This is opulence in a glass, boosted by toast and spice.	93	86	Burgundy	Chardonnay
80,615	Italy	You'll find classic Nebbiolo scents of perfumed berry, rose, violet, tilled earth, leather and a hint of game in this striking wine. On the palate, notes of sage, white pepper and clove accent a core of red and black cherry. It's balanced with nervous acidity and gripping tannins.	92	50	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
82,399	Italy	Made of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, this offers black tea and mature plum aromas, while the palate evokes dried cherry, clove and star anise flavors. Firm, close-grained tannins generate an austere finish. Give it another few years to soften, then enjoy.	88	60	Tuscany	Red Blend
48,022	US	Tight and spicy, this offers a mix of red fruits, strong streaks of clove and licorice. There's an underlying taste of stem, and the acids leave a chalky aftertaste.	87	39	Oregon	Syrah

33,483

US

Lush aromas of melon, mango and pineapple are pristine and primary on this delicate, brisk Riesling. Off dry in style, it's a straightforward yet irresistibly juicy thirst quencher sure to please a wide audience.

87

17

New York

Riesling

81,953

US

This is a big, bold wine with earthy accents and a firm, dry texture that helps it pair well with rich food. Blueberry, cranberry and tobacco notes fan out on the palate, its full body and firm tannins carrying those flavors into the finish.

89

20

California

Red Blend

41,903

US

Cocoa, vanilla and baking spice aromas lead off this wine, along with plum. On the palate rich, textured dark fruit flavors intermingle with barrel spices. The fruit and oak have equal footing.

90

25

Washington

Syrah

32,516

US

First taste was excellent, as the wine entered the mouth with round, ripe red fruit and a hint of spice. But it has something off in the finish, and as it sits in the mouth it loses its freshness and leaves a rather sour, gluey impression.

84

20

Oregon

Pinot Noir

93,270

US

The brand, from Terlato, has produced nonvintage wines of good varietal character, at every price level, for years. Their newest Pinot breaks the normal practice with its vintage designation. It's a decent wine, showing the silky mouthfeel, brisk acidity and cherry, raspberry and cola flavors that testify to a cool-climate origin.

84

13

California

Pinot Noir

3,707

US

Already drinking nicely, this offers generously ripened peach, candied lemon and pineapple fruits. The lush flavors are balanced against fresh, natural acidity, with little or no time in new oak apparent.

91

40

Oregon

Chardonnay

110,281

US

This Southern Rhône-style blend is half Mourvèdre, 32% Grenache and 18% Cinsault. It's a well-thought-out combination, with impressive minerality along with pretty berry and cherry fruit. Drink now or within the next five years.

90

33

Washington

Rhône-style Red Blend

96,291

US

This wine is a blend of all six Bordeaux varieties: 35% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 4% Carménère, 3% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. Its coffee, cranberry, herb, currant, barrel spice and anise aromas lead to tightly wound, layered red and black fruit flavors. Plump, silky tannins provide the frame.

92

40

Washington

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

40,392

US

Aromas like white pepper and dried herbs lead to ripe, direct fruit flavors and a feeling of power from the very full body.

87

15

California

Zinfandel

38,665

US

This is 100% varietal with all of the fruit coming from 1989 plantings. Bittersweet chocolate, green herb and barrel aromas are followed by cherry flavors with a chalky feel.

89

25

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

88,013

Spain

Bacon, rubber and berry fruit aromas comprise the bouquet. Feels crisp on the palate, with roasted berry flavors and herb and pepper accents. It feels warm on the finish, with herbal leanings and some roughness.

86

27

Catalonia

Red Blend

98,534

Italy

Soft, round and pleasurable, this Syrah-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend would pair well with pastas or roasts. Bright cherry and blackberry flavors are followed by subtle leather and spice accents. The mouthfeel is fresh and fruity.

88

49

Tuscany

Red Blend

21,434

US

Rich and languid on the palate, this is an inviting approachable red blend made from roughly equal proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Baco Noir. Ripe red-cherry and plum flavors are offset by sunny cassis acidity and fine-grained tannins. The finish is marked by pleasant notes of savory herb. Drink now through 2021.

88

25

New York

Red Blend

78,922

US

A round, solidly made wine, with Bing cherry flavors. However, the middle seems to disappear and, as a result, the following tannins feel a bit harsh. —P.G.

86

15

Washington

Merlot

58,609

France

Classic Pommard, a big, firm, tannic wine that is foursquare and dominating. It broods with its dense structure and concentration. The fruits are solid, with plum skins, red berries and bursts of acidity. All this adds up to a wine that needs to age. Aim for five years before drinking.

93

95

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

99,361

Italy

A food-friendly blend of Schiava and Lagrein (two native grapes of northern Italy) this ruby-colored wine opens with a lean consistency and medium build. It shows cool-climate aromas of small forest fruit and blue flowers with a touch of white almond on the close.

87

17

Northeastern Italy

Red Blend

49,260

France

A hard, too-toasty wine that is completely dominated by smoky wood flavors. Whatever fruit is there is swamped, only a juicy hint through the wine's weight.

83

35

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

47,831

Italy

Violet and underbrush aromas lead on the nose of this wine, with glimmers of violet and ripe plum. The palate has wild cherry, mint and spice flavors, dusted with a hint of espresso. This is well-balanced and fresh, and should develop complexity over the next few years.

89

15

Tuscany

Sangiovese

78,553

US

There is a bright but not overdone tropicality to this fresh and inviting wine, which shows lily, Gala apple and pear flesh on the nose and tightens up on gravel and citrus peel. The flavors are broad and easy, with a slight Granny Smith apple sharpness.

87

18

California

Sauvignon Blanc

46,930

US

This big, full-bodied wine is unabashedly bold and brassy, from the aromas of toasted oak to the buttery flavors and vanilla finish. While dry, it has a rich texture and the near-sweetness of ripe varietal flavors.

88

12

California

Chardonnay

20,723

US

A fine young Pinot Noir, bristling with clean acidity and bone dry. It's strongly flavored, giving a burst of cherries, raspberries, cola and spices.

87

19

California

Pinot Noir

101,543

US

This is a very firm, tight and focused effort, with a clean cherry flavor. It is not at all like most Washington Merlots, which are often heavily influenced by new oak aging. Here is a concise, pure expression that may come across as a little monochromatic, perhaps because it seems to be somewhat shut down at the moment. Made using grapes from 10-year-old vines, it shows great promise.

90

45

Washington

Merlot

11,776

Italy

There's some volatility to the strawberry and raspberry notes, followed by cherry and white almond accents. The palate feels thin, and the wine presents simple, clean lines.

84

22

Tuscany

Sangiovese

35,984

US

Whiffs of balsamic vinegar, leather and spice accent this rustic yet elegant Merlot. Ripe red cherry and raspberry flavors brighten the palate, but complexities of tobacco and riding saddle maintain that deeply savory tone. Coarse, fine-grained tannins and brisk acidity lend structure and gravitas.

91

32

New York

Merlot

24,210

US

Exuberant raspberry and cherry notes scent this dusty pink rosé. While brisk and dry on the palate, it's juicy and mouth-quenching with ripe white peach and red berry flavors. It finishes minerally with lingering salinity.

90

19

New York

Rosé

792

France

The 45% Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine gives it structure and aging potential. It is a ripe wine that is also stylish with attractive acidity and plenty of black-currant fruitiness. The wine is developing well and it should be ready to drink from 2018.

90

30

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

424

US

This wine is dry and rather full bodied, starting with fruity aromas like banana and coconut then seguing to more nutty, oaky, complex flavors and a rich texture. It's a serious dinner wine with heft and substance.

89

30

California

White Blend

88,874

US

The winery's '08 bottling of this Pinot was very good, but this is considerably better. It's rich in red cherries and ripe persimmons, with complex notes of grilled beef, cola and sautéed wild mushrooms, and has a long, spicy finish. A joy to drink now, and it will develop bottle nuances over the next six years.

94

45

California

Pinot Noir

27,685

Australia

Another faintly copper-hued Pinot Grigio from the Oatley family, this one offers modest apple, melon and citrus notes, medium body and a slightly tannic edge to the tart, lemony finish. Drink now.

85

14

South Australia

Pinot Grigio

9,298

Italy

Made by a small estate that's one of Montalcino's little-known gems, this delicious and earthy. It weaves together sensations of ripe red cherry, black raspberry, leather, blue flower, sweet cake spices and a hint of orange zest. The juicy fruit is balanced by friendly, velvety tannins. Enjoy now–2019.

92

53

Tuscany

Sangiovese

27,083

US

Very soft and direct, this Syrah offers lush flavors of blackberries, currants, dark chocolate, smoky oak and pepper. It seems at its best now.

85

55

California

Syrah

98,918

US

The intriguing nose on this top-end Cabernet from Mike Mooney is deep but restrained, with smoked meats, espresso and juicy blackberries, cherries and olallieberries. The top of the palate is licorice and coffee, then riper blueberry fruit emerges, morphing toward a sage-like upswing on the finish. It's expertly layered and complex, yet approachable.

94

96

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

112,226

US

Fresh peach and light floral aromas lead to ripe, grapey flavors and a soft, soothing texture in this medium-bodied wine. It is smooth and low in acid, with a charming flowery element that helps it stand out.

85

15

California

Chardonnay

1,709

Italy

The packaging is totally crazy but the wine is more subdued. A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet, it delivers raw strawberry, green leaf notes and loads of dried hay. It has a sharp, solid build and rigid tannins.

86

65

Tuscany

Red Blend

81,492

Argentina

Dominating aromas of clove and baking spices are forced and oak-based, and thus not natural. In the mouth, this lusty, extracted Malbec feels raw and choppy, with rough tannins. Flavors of clove, savory berry fruits and green herbs continue on the finish.

88

30

Mendoza Province

Malbec

107,554

Portugal

This is the second wine from this showpiece quinta. The wine is a classic Douro blend dominated by Touriga Franca, giving a rich, soft and juicy character that is ready to drink. It has great fruit, spice and integrated tannins.

88

19

Douro

Portuguese Red

8,379

France

This is a ripe, round and full-bodied wine. It has a touch of nutmeg as well as bright acidity and sliced-apple flavors. It is immediately attractive, richly packed with fruit and finishing with spice and toast.

92

148

Burgundy

Chardonnay

61,167

US

With vibrant acidity and a silky mouthfeel, this is a good example of a coastal California Pinot Noir. The cherry flavors have an edge of tobacco, herbs and sweet oak. Drink up.

87

40

California

Pinot Noir

14,047

Italy

Here's a structured ripasso that seems more like an Amarone. It has earthy underbrush aromas, with notes of tobacco leaf and spirit-soaked cherry. The palate shows ripe black fruit, chili pepper and red-hot cinnamon. It also closes with the heat of alcohol.

87

40

Veneto

Red Blend

121,686

US

This is a big but balanced expression of Cabernet that is ready to drink now. Layers of black cherry, caramel, vanilla, smoke and crushed black rocks show on the lavish nose. The palate's chalky texture is immediately apparent, with vibrant acidity that carries forth a rich crème de cassis flavor and finishes on roasted coffee and milk chocolate.

93

18

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

85,089

US

This is made from fruit sourced from the Milbrandt, Olsen and Kiona vineyards, which are located in three different AVAs. The wine is packed with black fruit, with light accents of smoke, toast, espresso and dark chocolate that add interest to the finish. Merlot and Petit Verdot are also in the mix.

89

16

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

75,855

US

Argyle's Reserve shows less oak than the Nuthouse and Spirithouse bottlings, with more compact and vivid fruit. Nice flavors of stone fruits, grapes and citrus, well integrated and full through the mid-palate. It rounds into a very pretty finish, fruit forward, balanced and true.

90

20

Oregon

Chardonnay

120,544

Australia

A terrific value, the 2012 Mount Crawford offer sup a big hit of lime on the nose, but also intriguing brine and talc notes that add extra dimension and complexity. It's a medium-bodied wine with ample texture and a long, layered finish. It may not age as long as some other Eden Valley Rieslings, but it's delicious now, so why wait?

91

15

South Australia

Riesling

28,402

Argentina

Blackberry and cassis aromas are ripe and floral like violets. The palate is more tannic than fully built. Berry and plum flavors show tea and light herbal notes, while flavors of coffee, thyme and plum share space on a bright finish.

88

20

Mendoza Province

Malbec

27,461

Argentina

Grapy aromas are candied and suggestive of a powdered fruit drink. This feels plump and pulpy, with plum flavors that carry a skin-related astringency. Herbal, rooty notes come up on the finish.

86

12

Mendoza Province

Malbec

24,300

US

A very well-done Livermore Cab aged in 100% Hungarian oak and named “The Good Life,” this one's got plum and spicy cola going on and tastes young though it's a 2008. Its structure shows more potential to age—the fruit will integrate with the wine's subtle savory herbs.

88

40

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

120,202

US

The heritage clones referenced here are Pommard and Wädenswil, yielding fresh and forward fruit flavors of strawberry with a cherry-popsickle kick. There's a nice brambly texture to the fruit, along with a dash of cola. It's a harmonious and texturally resonant Pinot Noir ready for near-term enjoyment.

92

50

Oregon

Pinot Noir

78,211

US

Ripe, vivacious blackberry, black currant and oak flavors are folded into complex tannins in this dramatic Cabernet Sauvignon. Blended with 10% Merlot, it's dry, firm and noble, but severely immature at this stage and will require plenty of bottle age. Give it six more years, at the very least.

93

80

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

97,663

US

Potent vanilla announces a sizable oak presence on the entry of this wine, which follows somewhat on the palate before it weaves in a bite of preserved lemon and generous acidity.

87

18

California

Sauvignon Blanc

88,021

US

Spice, pepper, chocolate and a hint of stem are all wrapped into this light-hearted Cabernet Franc. The pretty, sweet, cherry candy core gives it immediate appeal. Drink up.

86

17

Washington

Cabernet Franc

103,593

US

The second vintage from this winery brings roasty-toasty barrel notes along with coffee, butterscotch, cherry, pencil lead and an herbal grace note. The chocolate and cherry flavors are silky in feel backed by a gentle squeeze of tannins, with coffee flavors lingering on the finish.

91

40

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

84,250

US

Blended with 6% Petit Verdot, this wine is treated as a reserve-tier bottling. It delivers high-toned red fruit and plum notes dusted with spice and dried herb. It's robust in body and weight and long on the finish.

93

100

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

80,454

Germany

Luscious honeydew and mango aromas entice on this fruit forward yet elegantly styled Riesling. It's off dry in style, yet powerfully concentrated with peach and tangerine flavors. Brisk with acidity and nuanced with hints of tea leaf and honey, it's a beautifully complex, yet effortlessly quaffable sip.

91

26

Mosel

Riesling

33,145

US

This smells like crisp green apples, tastes just a bit richer than it smells, has medium body and a touch of crisp acidity. The strong points are the tangy mouthfeel, fruity aromas and overall freshness.

85

10

California

Pinot Grigio

84,995

France

This full, round wine melds rich pear and tangerine flavors with fine acidity. It's crisp, fragrant and ripe, showing some signs of bottle age in its toasty character.

88

65

Champagne

Champagne Blend

103,718

France

This beautifully perfumed wine comes from one of the highest in elevation premier cru vineyards. The tannins have fully integrated with the red berry and cherry fruits to give a soft, jammy character that contrasts with acidity to give a great lift at the end. Drink this sophisticated wine from 2018.

91

65

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

5,322

Spain

Pink in color, this has fresh, clean aromas of stone fruits. Feels medium to full, with red licorice, sweet baking-spice and raspberry flavors. Quick, round and solid on the finish, which lingers for quite some time. A fine summer sipper.

87

9

Northern Spain

Rosé

56,618

US

A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Malbec, this wine has aromas of berry, cocoa and vanilla. The cranberry and cherry flavors are tart and full flavored with a velvety feel.

90

31

Washington

Red Blend

127,178

US

Harsh in the mouth, with sharp acidity and uneven tannins, this has a candied-berry flavor.

82

15

California

Zinfandel

14,386

US

Black and purple fruit, toast, herb and spice aromas lead to abundant cherry flavors, tart acids and well-integrated tannins. Overall, this wine shows a lovely sense of balance, with a fleshy midpalate piquing the interest.

89

16

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

55,659

Portugal

This dry rosé is soft and fruity. Red-berry fruit permeates a wine that also has a rich texture from lees aging giving the wine some weight. Its acidity balances all this, finishing the wine with crisp acidity.

88

15

Douro

Rosé

69,069

France

Made from organically grown grapes, this wine is ripe and fruity. It's developing well, lending a nutty character to its otherwise crisp fruit. It's packed with the bright acidity of the vintage. Drink now.

86

20

Burgundy

Chardonnay

128,218

Italy

Made with organically farmed fruit, this opens with aromas of brown spices, tilled earth and black-skinned fruit. The vibrant, medium-bodied palate offers blackberry, dried cherry, licorice and orange zest alongside zesty acidity and round tannins.

87

14

Tuscany

Sangiovese

38,524

US

Rounded, warmer notes of Gala apple, lemon rinds and flaky pastry show on the nose of this single-vineyard bottling from veteran Chuck Carlson. The palate is clean and complex, with apple bitters, orange rind and wet-stone elements.

89

20

California

Pinot Gris

110,005

US

An inky black 100% Petite Sirah that's smoky and soft, luxurious in nuanced and complex layers of black and blueberry fruit, black pepper and wild game. An incredible offering from the Napa Valley.

92

38

California

Petite Sirah

44,982

US

From a certified organic, dry-farmed vineyard, this wine exudes an overabundance of rustic earth without finding a rightful companion in fruit, with just the merest hint of allspice underplayed on the finish.

82

69

California

Pinot Noir

120,169

US

Case production was 46,000 and every bottle will sell because it's a good wine at a great price. Nothing terribly complicated, but dry, full-bodied and fruity.

84

6

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

17,237

US

Despite the famed vineyard on the label, this seems a bit gauzy, chalky and stripped. There are light suggestions of berry and cherry, and hints of the nice details of earth and mineral that old vines can often bring. The finish is dilute and slightly metallic.

86

48

Oregon

Pinot Noir

70,132

US

Made from the oldest vineyard in the appellation, first planted in 1905, this wine shows a cooler-climate vibe of dried fruit and leather, accented definitively in white pepper. Smoky oak provides a sultry backdrop against which riches of berry pie, cola and brown sugar play.

92

52

California

Zinfandel

31,122

US

This medium-bodied wine has ripe plum and cherry-candy aromas. Equally fruity flavors are accented by some oak spice, with pretty good balance from mild tannins and acidity.

85

14

California

Pinot Noir

52,943

US

Classic Sonoma Zinfandel, dry, spicy and elegant, with briary, brambly wild berry, tobacco, leather and pepper flavors. It's dry and rich in dusty tannins, and will hold for a good six years.

88

26

California

Zinfandel

81,581

Italy

This earthy selection offers aromas of black cherry, bitter almond, graphite and freshly tilled soil. On the palate, this presents mouthwatering blackberry and raspberry flavors layered with cinnamon-spice. The bold character is supported by ample freshness and structure.

89

25

Veneto

Red Blend

124,656

US

Toasted herbs, pressed violets, cola and a touch of tar frame the nose on this wine from pioneer Pierre Lafond and winemaker Bruce McGuire. The palate offers purple-flower candy flavors, with light elderberry juice and a lifting clove-meets-mint character.

89

23

California

Syrah

119,014

US

This full-bodied Chardonnay offers an abundance of fresh apple and blossom notes juxtaposed by darker, savory tones of dust and reed. Citrusy acidity lends lift, leading a surprisingly zesty finish.

85

13

New York

Chardonnay

34,029

US

Light in texture, this wine shows a fair amount of barrel influence aromatically. On the palate, it's similarly challenging to disregard the oak, which frames a mid-weight body marked by sour cherry.

87

45

California

Pinot Noir

39,183

Italy

Made of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has delicate aromas suggesting black-skinned fruit and tilled soil. The straightforward palate delivers prune, grilled sage and mochaflavors with a hint of leather. Enjoy through 2018.

88

39

Tuscany

Red Blend

74,859

US

Delicious is the first word that pops into your head when you taste this wine. It's got the sort of sweet fruit that you find in Russian River Pinots, yet retains the definition and refinement, along with a slight herbal nuance, that speaks of the Willamette Valley. Long in the mouth and tangy with a mix of spice and fruit sweetness in the finish.

90

34

Oregon

Pinot Noir

10,435

Spain

Floral aromas suggest rose hips, while lemony oak scents provide framing for earthy berry and cherry notes. This is reaching maturity; it's fresh and plush on the palate. Flavors of cherry, blackberry and coffee finish smooth and quick, with a touch of residual juicy acidity. Drink through 2020.

91

30

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

36,185

France

With spice and dark coffee flavors, this wine shows some wood aging. It also has considerable acidity and the brightest strawberry fruit. Lively and fragrant at the end, it can be drunk now.

88

30

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

87,770

Italy

Vibrant and elegant, this opens with scents of citrus blossom, Golden Delicious apple and a whiff of herb. The bright palate offers tangerine zest, mineral hint of almond alongside bright acidity.

88

21

Northeastern Italy

Chardonnay

12,020

France

A blend from grand cru vineyards in the top villages of the Côte des Blancs. This is Agrapart's base wine, but it is an impressive base, with its extreme minerality that demands food, its lime, kiwi and textured fruit skin flavors. It finishes with great depth and complexity.

92

35

Champagne

Chardonnay

75,747

US

Here's an average-quality Merlot. It's properly dry and firmed up with rich tannins. Yet it's a bit soft, with herbs and oak framing modest cherry and currant flavors.

85

23

California

Merlot

125,595

US

Coming from two area standouts—Lewis and Phinny Hill vineyards—this wine shows appealing aromas and flavors of shaved coconut, Mounds Bar, cherry and baking spices. The barrel influence is prominent but it largely stands up to it.

90

60

Washington

Syrah

80,567

Italy

This offers aromas of coffee bean, coconut and plum. The firm palate delivers espresso, oak-driven spice and a green note of sage accompanied by grainy tannins that leave an astringent, mouth-drying finish.

87

38

Tuscany

Red Blend

18,360

US

Swathes of floral and berry tones accent this blossomy blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It's aggressively foamy and frothy, but racy, vivacious acidity keeps the palate fresh.

87

34

New York

Sparkling Blend

63,437

US

Floral lavender sets the mood on the entry into this wine, followed by soft layers of red cherry and herb. The big oak imprint in this wine gives it weight, concentration and a bittersweet tone, especially on the finish.

89

85

California

Pinot Noir

70,681

US

From the Wits' End estate vineyard's best lots, this offers a complex fruit mix running from orange and pineapple into raspberry and cherry. A suggestion of Dr Pepper soda is in play also, and the wine shines with excellent texture and freshness.

90

75

Oregon

Pinot Noir

127,300

Argentina

Intense, focused and also quite floral on the nose, this blend of Malbec, Cab Sauvignon and the Italian variety Ancellotta is all about the fruit. Flavors of fig, blackberry and cassis ride nicely on a smooth, chewy palate. On the finish, this is layered, deep in feel and toasty in flavor. Drink this impressive, full-bodied blend now through 2018.

92

38

Mendoza Province

Red Blend

46,359

France

Strong, concentrated honey flavors dominate this wine that is maturing well. It has a firm edge of dry botrytis to accentuate its rich orange and spice notes. Hints of acidity lend balance, although more would be welcome to provide relief from the richness. Drink now.

91

59

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style White Blend

102,659

US

Aromas and flavors like prunes and strawberry jam make an unusual combination in this full-bodied and uncomplicated wine. It is certainly fruity and generous in personality.

84

34

California

Pinot Noir

6,626

Italy

There's a dark and austere quality to this Chianti Classico riserva that gives it a very masculine personality. When aged, Sangiovese tends to deliver aromas of candied fruit, cassis, tar and licorice, and this wine does just that.

88

36

Tuscany

Sangiovese

5,874

France

Ripe with a warm character, this wine has both bright red berry fruit and a rich, generous structure. Its fruitiness shows that it's still young—its acidity very much upfront. It will fill out and develop richness with time in bottle. Drink from 2020.

88

40

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

67,141

France

Classic Provence pale-pink-colored rosé, this is a soft red-fruit flavored wine. With bright acidity and a smooth texture, the wine is balanced. There is a touch of vanilla at the end to finish the wine easily.

88

20

Provence

Rosé

124,750

US

Sporting a lovely front label, this holds a mix of Syrah and Petite Sirah from Rutherford with Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. The wine is a bit muddled, one-dimensional in plum and black cherry, and ultimately softly simple.

84

50

California

Red Blend

65,235

France

This is a wine that is lightly touched with a mineral texture while also having rich layers of acidity and green herbs. It is fragrant, perfumed and, on the finish, deliciously light and fruity.

87

20

Alsace

Riesling

77,461

US

This wine strikes a wide purple fruit note at first before centering on plum jam, wood smoke and a licorice element. On the palate, medium tannins frame a medium and smooth mouthfeel, with flavors of tobacco leaf giving way to richer coffee and woody elderberry flavors.

89

17

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

35,325

France

A very warm, generous, ripe wine, this comes from the most precocious of the grand cru vineyards. It is packed with yellow fruits, rich and open. This is opulence in a glass, boosted by toast and spice.

93

86

Burgundy

Chardonnay

80,615

Italy

You'll find classic Nebbiolo scents of perfumed berry, rose, violet, tilled earth, leather and a hint of game in this striking wine. On the palate, notes of sage, white pepper and clove accent a core of red and black cherry. It's balanced with nervous acidity and gripping tannins.

92

50

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

82,399

Italy

Made of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, this offers black tea and mature plum aromas, while the palate evokes dried cherry, clove and star anise flavors. Firm, close-grained tannins generate an austere finish. Give it another few years to soften, then enjoy.

88

60

Tuscany

Red Blend

48,022

US

Tight and spicy, this offers a mix of red fruits, strong streaks of clove and licorice. There's an underlying taste of stem, and the acids leave a chalky aftertaste.

87

39

Oregon

Syrah