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

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54,757	US	A substantial Bordeaux blend that trips into the palate on cat's feet—a delicate touch that gradually gains mass and dimension. It's compact and balanced, with a core of red fruit, a floral top note, and complex layers of mineral and metal. Give it time to open up, and see how the spicy fruit seamlessly mingles with satiny tannins; it scales up and out without being blocky or tiring.	94	65	Washington	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
23,776	US	Named after the owner's daughter, this fairly priced wine offers steely aromas that are rounded by lime, honeysuckle, kiwi and apple flesh. It's sleek and minerally on the palate, with baking soda and lime flavors, as well as a bit of struck match smokiness.	89	20	California	Chardonnay
44,820	US	The aromas bring generous notes of botrytis, chamomile, flowers, peach, ale and green apple. It drinks off dry, with well-balanced stone fruit and floral flavors that linger.	88	20	Washington	Riesling
96,591	US	This wine seems sweet, with apricot, orange, lemongrass and vanilla flavors. A good blast of acidity provides balance.	84	20	California	Sauvignon Blanc
86,412	France	Perfumed with white flowers, this wine is crisp, bright and light in character. Lovely, pure acidity is highlighted in an attractive combination.	85	14	Loire Valley	Sauvignon Blanc
82,953	US	This hodgepodge of Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, all grown in Lake County, will please many palates. It's a subtle and satisfying red marked by sweet tannins, a soft mouthfeel and rounded notes of cherry, plum and vanilla.	87	20	California	Red Blend
6,215	France	As if to emphasize that Petit Chablis has an important place in the Chablis hierarchy, the Chablis cooperative produces its aptly named Pas si Petit—”not so little.” It's a soft, immediately drinkable wine, full of ripe lime and pear flavor. It is light and ready to drink.	85	19	Burgundy	Chardonnay
85,674	US	This wine has a dark color, classic cedar and black currant aromas, ripe fruit flavors and firm tannins along with raspberry-like acidity. It has been well-sculpted with barrel age—polishing any rough tannic edges—and will taste great with a thick steak or chop.	90	70	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
11,699	US	Big, firm tannins frame this wine, blended with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Black olive, black pepper and tar provide a savory density and complexity, softened by earthy plum and black cherry.	86	28	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
39,334	France	Muddy, earthy notes enter the fruity fray of peach on the nose. The palate comes across as clean and zesty. The body is fresh, fruity and easy with an off-dry finish.	87	22	Alsace	Gewürztraminer
4,974	US	Tolosa may be the only vineyard to produce two unoaked Chardonnays in the same vintage. Their '11 Central Coast is quite good. This one, from estate Edna Valley fruit, is even better. With keen acidity and a brisk minerality, it shows complex flavors of limes, kiwis and grapefruits, and hints of riper, richer tropical fruits.	90	34	California	Chardonnay
83,931	US	Almost as big as a Port, but not sweet, this densely concentrated but surprisingly gentle wine offers opulent, ripe and almost jammy berry flavors that coat the palate and cling to the sides of the mouth long after each sip. It's technically dry, but so rich with blackberry and cassis flavors that it seems sweet from the first aroma to the lingering finish. It will be best after 2024.	95	100	California	Zinfandel
1,027	US	The pretty fruit flavors suggest relatively young vines, bringing light cherry to the front and center. Hints of marzipan, a flash of finishing heat and subtle chalkiness run through the finish. Another year or two of bottle age should continue to improve this one.	88	34	Oregon	Grenache
90,281	US	A blend of three-quarters Syrah along with 17% Mourvèdre and 8% Cinsault, this wine brings aromas of vanilla, herb, coffee and cherry. The blackberry flavors are lush and full, showing precision, with oak notes speckled throughout.	91	50	Washington	Rhône-style Red Blend
97,054	US	Concentrated black cherry notes on the nose and palate are accented by dark, mossy, bramble notes and hints of green and menthol. There's a faint tomato leaf note that lingers throughout, but a rich fruit profile combined with smooth tannins and bright acidity make this medium-bodied wine a pleasant, straightforward pick.	86	18	New York	Cabernet Franc
25,919	France	Named after the Lyre style of vine training, this wine comes from the far north of Burgundy, close to Chablis. It is soft, smooth and creamy, with a light minerality and perfumed acidity. It is just right to drink now.	87	20	Burgundy	Chardonnay
61,789	Italy	The nose is a bit shy but eventually reveals underbrush, red berry and a toasted note. The straightforward palate is quite lean, offering raw sour cherry, a green note of powdered sage and a hint of ground pepper alongside raspy tannins that leave an astringent finish.	86	45	Tuscany	Sangiovese
97,468	France	Appetizing notes of strawberry and Red Delicious apple create an inviting opening. These same flavors play on the very frothy, totally fruit-driven but dry palate. This is fresh and refreshing and with its fruit-forward style, it's an ideal pale-pink drink for summer parties.	89	25	Alsace	Sparkling Blend
13,748	US	Briary berry flavors highlight this estate-grown Malbec. It's flecked with pepper throughout a medium-length finish.	88	30	Washington	Malbec
110,553	France	An aromatic wine, this is crisp with lively acidity and a tight texture. White currants and apple skin flavors are supplemented by lime and grapefruit. Drink now and until 2018.	87	15	Alsace	Riesling
7,475	US	Oaky and robust, this wine takes on a confectionery route to tropical flavor and high-octane concentration, offering a thickness of texture and body. Stainless-steel fermented, it unveils secondary flavors of lime and white peach on the finish.	86	17	California	Sauvignon Blanc
28,555	US	Soft and one-dimensional, this red Rhône blend has flavors of cherries, blackberry jam, blueberry pie, chocolate and pepper. There's some bitterness throughout that detracts.	82	18	California	Rhône-style Red Blend
67,890	Spain	Ripe and fully oaked, with char, mineral, cola and black-fruit aromas. In the high-flying world that is premium Priorato, this wine is serious and tough. It displays berry, plum and herbal flavors and then a thick, broad, tannic finish. Shows a tiny bit of green at its heart. 750 cases produced.	88	50	Catalonia	Red Blend
72,141	US	An intoxicating whiff of musky floral perfume persists throughout this bright, full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc. Gooseberry and white grapefruit flavors are tart and crisp, gaining plushness through the addition of Chardonnay in the blend. Elegant and substantial in mouth feel, it finishes long.	90	20	New York	Sauvignon Blanc
109,588	France	Light in color, this is a soft, red fruited wine. It has red cherry flavors with a dry edge of fruit tannin and wood. The acidity and the juicy aftertaste give a really attractive finish.	87	15	Alsace	Pinot Noir
70,983	US	A beautiful Chardonnay at a great price compared to what's out there. Shows brilliantly ripe pineapple, pear and guava flavors, with crisp Central Coast acidity and a bracing minerality. Nice to drink by itself, with shellfish or even with a citrus fruit pastry for dessert.	90	20	California	Chardonnay
39,041	US	A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this well-made wine offers aromas of campfire and cedar, plus a taste of black currant and leather. With tightly wound tannins, it's rich and full, with a long-lingering finish. It will stand well against burly meat dishes.	87	30	California	Red Blend
91,079	US	This very dry Syrah has soft tannins and a full-bodied mouthfeel, with complicated flavors of baked cherries, cola, bacon and sandalwood. It's quite a good wine, but astringent now, making for a puckery feeling. Doesn't seem like an ager, so drink with rich fare.	87	30	California	Syrah
114,498	US	This is dry, silky and easy, with pleasant berry, tobacco and spice flavors. It's not complicated—just a fine, affordable sipper.	85	10	California	Merlot
97,124	US	This Chardonnay tastes like a supermarket fruit punch of apricots, peaches, mangoes and oranges, along with the stimulating heat of alcohol. It's ripe and oaky.	82	13	California	Chardonnay
6,432	US	An outstanding Cabernet that shows its pedigreed origin in every respect. The aroma is profound with black currants, flavors deep and concentrated, and tannins as smooth and complex as Napa can produce. So beautiful now, it's hard to resist drinking it, but this lovely wine should improve for a decade, slowly developing in the bottle.	95	165	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
34,704	US	This boasts citrus fruit, lemongrass and buttercream flavors that are brightened by zesty acidity. It's clean and complex, and it's a fine wine to drink with shellfish in rich buttery sauces.	88	55	California	Chardonnay
94,626	US	Block 8 is pure Wädenswil clone. This is exceptionally aromatic, with bramble and underbrush prominent. Light strawberry fruit comes up with hints of sassafras and drying tannins. It's an interesting component but would be even better in a blend.	87	49	Oregon	Pinot Noir
83,846	US	This has fierce acidity, and is sweet in cherry jam flavors, with some unripe, green notes.	80	24	California	Sangiovese
11,957	France	Juicy, ripe wine, perfumed with sweet fruit. Black berries and bitter chocolate mix with sweet plums and final, lively acidity.	91	120	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
10,422	US	Sourced from the oldest vines in the vineyard, this lovely wine is scented with rose petals, cranberries and sour cherries. Those flavors continue in a light, elegant framework, that gains power and focus as it works its way through the palate. Don't quit on this; it won't quit on you, finishing with a lick of sea salt caramel chocolate.	91	60	Oregon	Pinot Noir
37,947	US	Whiffs of nuts, dusty mineral and lemon are demure on the nose, but become more concentrated on the palate of this dry white. A blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, it's more minerally than fruity, but refreshing and brisk.	85	14	New York	White Blend
62,519	US	California has struggled to produce a super-Tuscan that was at once deeply flavored and classically structured. With this wine, Flora Springs raises the bar. It has all the fruity flavors you expect from the vintage, with the architecture of a fine Napa red. The tannins and acids are softly intricate. Mainly Sangiovese and Merlot, with a dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon.	91	35	California	Sangiovese
22,874	Italy	Cupano is an organic farm in Montalcino with consistent delivery of quality red wines. This less formal Rosso di Montalcino offers ripe cherry and blackberry notes followed by aromas of wet earth, leather and fresh tobacco. Pair it with Irish lamb stew.	88	55	Tuscany	Sangiovese Grosso
41,172	Italy	You'll find aromas of mature dark-skinned fruit, cooking spice, tobacco, licorice and a whiff of mocha on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The delineated palate offers ripe and dried black currants, ground pepper and dark chocolate alongside silky tannins that give it a polished texture. Drink through 2018.	91	72	Tuscany	Red Blend
116,292	Italy	Enticing scents of violet, rose, new leather, perfumed berry and aromatic herb are front and center. Full-bodied and elegant, the taut structured palate delivers morello cherry, raspberry, white pepper and star anise alongside tightly knit fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. It's still youthfully austere and needs time to fully come around. Drink 2023–2038.	92	200	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
61,531	US	A sharp entry brings a clear-cut diesel component into focus. The golden apple fruit is penetrating and ripe, with some bitterness in the follow-through.	86	15	Oregon	Pinot Gris
25,626	US	An unusual blend dominated by Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with only ten percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Very dark, rich and fruity, with cassis, blackcurrant, anise and herb flavors that are wrapped in big, sturdy tannins. Too young to drink now, unless it's with an enormous dish like braised short ribs, but best left for four or five years.	91	50	California	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
35,585	Argentina	Quite spicy, with the Syrah element offering a meaty, leathery quality that varietal Malbecs just don't have. The nose is rich, with some mocha giving it oaky warmth. the mouthfilling palate is packed with kirsch, cassis and blackberry, while the finish is smoky with some fiery heat. Needs another year or two to come together.	91	38	Mendoza Province	Red Blend
95,717	US	Crystalline in appearance, this wine offers ripe fruit aromas of nectarine, kiwi and crisp Pink Lady apples, without being too flowery. Lots of minerality and lime pith appear on the lively palate, showing just a touch of tropicality but honing in on the grassy lemon-peel line. Ripe apples show on the finish.	89	12	California	Sauvignon Blanc
54,521	Italy	This opens with enticing scents of dark berry, kitchen spice, blue flower and toast. The firmly structured palate delivers red berry, licorice, chopped herb and well-integrated oak alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink 2017–2022.	90	35	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
3,038	Portugal	This is a fruity, juicy wine with wood and bright red fruits in equal balance. The entry-level wine made by a grouping of 19 growers, it has concentration along with minerality and acidity. It needs to age further, so drink from 2018.	88	15	Douro	Portuguese Red
125,360	France	This is a gentle and attractively fruity wine. Ripe and full, it also has a sense of tangy structure and citrus juice. The wine is developing well and will be ready to drink from summer 2017.	88	18	Burgundy	Chardonnay
71,107	France	This wine is aromatic, spicy and likely to develop quickly. That shows in the fragrant black currant fruit and generous tannins. Its acidity should be fully integrated with the fruit and the wine ready to drink from 2019.	88	35	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
34,410	Italy	Decima Aurea is a refined and elegant expression of Merlot with deep and long aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry pie, Indian spice, clove and old spice. The wine shows the sophistication of age, but also promises years of cellar aging.	91	52	Veneto	Merlot
40,838	US	A mix of fruit spanning across the Russian River Valley, this complex Chardonnay is so inviting and approachable. Brimming in ripe Gravenstein apple and baking spices, it conveys alluring and lush crispness as well as balanced fruit and floral aromas.	90	35	California	Chardonnay
126,913	France	Produced from old vines grown on the property, this fruity wine is packed full of red berries. It is well balanced between fruitiness and acidity, with just a light touch of tannin to give this ready-to-drink wine its shape.	87	25	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
113,411	US	Here's a big, gutsy Cab from bubbly specialist Chandon. It's dry and ripe, with a blackberry jam flavor. This finishes long and spicy. Drink now-2015.	87	35	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
26,480	France	Still young, this round and textured Champagne has great apple and citrus flavors. It is tightly drawn with a great line of acidity, some toast and the purest light final touch of fruit. Age for 4–5 years and more.	88	35	Champagne	Champagne Blend
47,550	France	This lively, citrus-driven wine has tight acidity over bright grapefruit and lime, giving refreshing crispness. Immediately attractive, it offers an aftertaste that shines with lemon juice.	88	15	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style White Blend
51,609	US	Velvety smooth and big-boned, this wine shows crisp red fruit wrapped in tart acidity and subtle oak. Bay laurel, spearmint and green tea add savory complexity.	88	18	California	Pinot Noir
23,008	US	Pretty scents of rosewater, raspberries and cherries introduce this light and pleasing wine. It carries some of the charm of a good strawberry soda, with forward fruit and a delicate frame. That said, it is not just a simple fruity wine, and gains weight and complexity as it breathes. Give it time to show you all it has.	91	39	Oregon	Pinot Noir
89,353	US	A good buy in a Cabernet that's dry and elegant enough to pair with a great steak, chop or roast. It has classic blackberry, black currant, herb and cedar flavors, and is soft enough to drink now.	87	20	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
14,939	US	This 100% varietal wine is velvety and dense in all the right ways, striking a balance between fruit-forwardness and savory coomplexity. Blackberry, blueberry and coffee flavors lead the palate, highlighted in supple tannin.	91	32	California	Petite Sirah
49,650	US	Marked by powerful oak influences and sur-lie aging, this Kunde offering features strong, forward aromas of the ripest pears and apples, but maintains a light quality on the palate.	88	20	California	Chardonnay
104,798	US	A sweet nose sends up plenty of toasty oak scents; the fruit is straightforward, middle-of-the-road Chardonnay, with flavors of fresh cut apples. Fairly soft, it finishes with vanilla and more oak.	87	16	Washington	Chardonnay
114,235	US	The Stewart cuvée is lightly smoky, with plenty of up-front flavor. It marries cherry fruit to citrusy acidity, with a chunky, robust core and a crisp, clean finish.	88	36	Oregon	Pinot Noir
80,143	US	There's deep density to the aromas of this wine, with black olive, crushed lava rocks and baked black-plum scents. An herbal kick to the front of the palate conveys bay leaf and oregano, followed by rich blackberry, turned loam and black-rock flavors.	88	25	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
58,810	US	Real Syrah character pervades this dry, full-bodied red wine. It has flavors of blackberries, mulberries, charred meat and black pepper, wrapped into firm tannins. This is a great price for such a versatile, food-friendly wine.	86	10	California	Syrah
80,431	US	Soft and ripe, it's easy to drink now. The cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors are full, with suggestions of raisins, but the finish is dry. Cabernet's tannins are there too, giving the wine an astringent bite that calls for rich, fatty meats and cheeses.	86	32	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
36,709	Spain	Opens with candied berry and salinic aromas. It's tough in its youth and also a little too funky to inspire much confidence for the future. Toughness in tannins; toughness in fruit; quite peppery on the finish. It just isn't that inviting.	84	18	Northern Spain	Tempranillo Blend
81,500	US	Apple, pear and spice aromas lead to medium-bodied fruit flavors that manage to remain light on their feet. The finish seems a bit clipped but it still delivers enjoyment.	88	17	Washington	Chardonnay
75,436	France	This wine runs the gamut of crisp, mineral flavors. It is tight, driven by green flavors and acidity, with just a touch of vanilla. As befits a Petit Chablis, there is lightness rather than weight, but it makes a delicious aperitif style of wine.	85	19	Burgundy	Chardonnay
59,839	US	This low-alcohol, off-dry wine offers tart citrus and apple fruit. Light cinnamon accents and significant acidity somewhat offset the 22g/L of residual sugar.	87	16	Oregon	Riesling
92,805	US	A delicious Sauvignon Blanc. Make it drier, and it would be perfect. As it is, it's a little too sugary sweet in pineapples, lemons and oranges, but crisp acidity and a firm minerality help to restore balance.	87	22	California	Sauvignon Blanc
28,527	US	Aromas of mocha and chocolate waft sweetly from this ripe, easy drinking Cabernet Sauvignon. The flavors of fleshy black plum and cherry are soft and plump, but refreshing acidity kicks on the midpalate. The finish is swift, with soft, wispy tannins.	85	20	New York	Cabernet Sauvignon
65,454	US	A sweet succulence of white peach stars in this full-bodied, well-built and ripe wine. Plush on the palate, it rewards in a freshness of acidity that balances its richness.	88	25	California	Sauvignon Blanc
32,371	France	Ripe fruit aromas give this wine its full-bodied feel. It has acidity and spicy tannins while the rich fruit theme continues. It should develop well and be ready from 2018.	87	15	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
46,415	Italy	Aromas of underbrush, tobacco, baked earth and a whiff of pressed rose float from the glass. The round, full-bodied palate delivers dried berry, licorice and clove alongside ripe tannins. It's balanced but it also shows the heat of the vintage and is already almost accessible. Drink 2017–2021.	92	85	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
76,551	Germany	Comes across as slightly rich, sweet and heavy for a kabinett, but this wine remains very enjoyable for its lush, sweet flavors of ripe peaches, baked apple and honey.	89	22	Mosel	Riesling
27,523	Spain	The essence of 2005 is captured in this creamy, rich offering that touches up against overripe but pulls back into balance at the last moment. Expect soft tannins, lots of coconutty oak and molasses notes along with a limited but easygoing finish. Drink soon.	88	45	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
1,939	US	Aged in 68% new French oak, the barrel notes take center stage here with aromas of toast and spice. The palate is creamy and full with a viscous feel, tapering in concentration toward the finish.	87	15	Washington	Chardonnay
15,231	US	Although dry, it seems semisweet, with a honeyed richness to the peach, citrus and vanilla flavors. As Rieslings go, it's soft, compared to German versions, but easy to drink for a weekend brunch.	87	20	California	Riesling
107,600	Italy	From the beautiful Calderara Sottana cru, this elegant wine packs a powerful aromatic punch of Spanish cedar, black fruit and volcanic smoke. There's harmony here: a tight, gritty texture and long-lasting intensity on the close.	92	50	Sicily & Sardinia	Red Blend
67,968	Italy	This opens with aromas of blackberry, truffle and forest floor. The firm palate offers ripe black cherry, plum, espresso and clove alongside round, chewy tannins. It's already accessible and will also offer lots of near and mid-term enjoyment.	89	40	Tuscany	Sangiovese
118,182	US	A whiff of Graham cracker lends a warm, spicy tone to youthful black cherry and plum flavors in this bold blend that includes small proportions of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Lush and fruity on the palate, it maintains elegance with a vein of granite minerality and grippy, mouthfilling tannins.	89	34	New York	Red Blend
76,073	Italy	Made with 95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the nose reveals aromas of black cherry and leather. The concentrated palate displays red plum and a touch of anise alongside somewhat evolved but still mouth-puckering tannins.	88	45	Tuscany	Red Blend
72,625	US	“Swan Song” indicates that this is the last vintage of Cabernet to be produced from this vineyard block. So enjoy it while it's here: There's plenty of dry black cherry, licorice, cola and smoked meat, and dusty tannins with nice grip close the show. Our critique is that this is an excellent finalé.	90	39	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
109,615	Italy	The nose isn't very expressive but the palate offers dried black cherry, coffee, mocha, oak, licorice and the heat of alcohol alongside velvety tannins. It lacks the fruit richness needed to stand up to the oak and evident alcohol.	87	45	Sicily & Sardinia	Syrah
14,417	Portugal	This is the entry-level wine at Passadouro, with generous fruits and black plum flavors. It has spice from the wood aging along with generous tannins that don't detract from the rich nature and open fruits. The aftertaste shows a wine that is ready to drink.	86	15	Douro	Portuguese Red
128,908	US	Light and elegant, with a scent of smoke winding through the pretty cherry fruit, this pleasant wine will appeal most to those who prefer their Pinots to show delicacy and nuance.	88	50	Oregon	Pinot Noir
89,242	US	Delicate aromas of sliced Meyer lemons and tangerine show on the nose of this wine that is named after a seaside hamlet just south of Santa Barbara. There is textural weight to the palate, which offers flavors of green apple, jasmine, pear and sour cream, with intriguing dashes of chive.	88	28	California	Chardonnay
84,162	US	A piney, minty, earthy aroma and citrus and herb flavors make this light-bodied wine appetizing. It's dry and well-balanced and has plenty of personality, so drink up.	89	20	California	Sauvignon Blanc
95,116	US	Blended with 20% Grenache, this wine displays somewhat reticent aromas of cranberry, baking spice, raspberry and plum. The cherry flavors are rich with the tannins initially showing a touch of astringency that softens over time.	89	25	Washington	Syrah
75,824	US	In comparison with other new releases from the winery, this seems dilute. With its watery raspberry fruit and astringent acidity, it lacks the stuffing to handle the 55% new oak it was aged in, making the barrel flavors apparent. More time in the bottle may help.	87	50	Oregon	Pinot Noir
102,344	US	Ignore the sediment in this unfiltered wine and find vibrant fruit aromas, fresh and zesty red-fruit flavors and a vivid acidity that creates good balance. It has a light to medium color, bright cherry and cranberry flavors, moderate tannins and a fairly rich texture.	88	20	California	Rhône-style Red Blend
51,522	Spain	Imagine all of the scents you associate with a Margherita pizza and that's what this wine smells like. The nose is leafy and full of oregano, basil and leather notes, while the flavor profile is pure tomato sauce, herb and spice. A blend of 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.	84	30	Northern Spain	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
82,161	US	Opening aromatically effusive as a rose garden, this wine takes on darker, thicker overtones of baked strawberry rhubarb as a heaviness of tannin and oak permeates the midpalate. Its youthful power should mellow as an underlying, almost carbonic freshness lurks.	91	44	California	Grenache
11,001	US	Caramel toasted oak contributes a concentrated richness to this full-bodied expression of the coast—a dark brooding offering of baked cherry and cola spice. Underlying acidity and specks of forest floor contribute brightness and complexity that pair well with the fruit.	90	32	California	Pinot Noir
104,375	Argentina	Top-notch Malbec blended with other varieties gives Corte A a chance at greatness. In its current juvenile state, the wine is fresh, expressive and exotic on the nose, with mineral, licorice and spice in addition to a lot of driving berry character. The core is a touch racy and acidic, so this is no mushy fruit bomb. Instead it is serious wine with a lot of oak, polish and pizzazz.	92	64	Mendoza Province	Malbec
11,007	US	Bright golden color gives way to caramelized oak and densely packed flavors of yellow apple and anise. Crisp, underlying acidity helps balance the lush mouthfeel of luxurious weight and incorporated oak.	90	38	California	Chardonnay
58,466	France	A smoky spicy wine that is full of berry fruits and with some toasty wood-aging flavors. With its tannic structure it will need to age, although already the bright berry fruits are generous and ripe. Drink from 2022.	91	50	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
95,350	US	This excellent regional wine opens with aromas of black raspberry and iron. The palate shows sour pomegranate as well as thyme, bay leaf and dried oregano, framed by an earthy though relatively light structure.	91	42	California	Pinot Noir
9,743	US	Delicate swathes of honey brighten savory chestnut, smoke and mineral tones throughout this feather-light dry Riesling. It's an earthier slightly darker expression of Riesling with electric acidity accenting hints of spice and dusty pollen. The finish is long and intently smoky.	89	22	New York	Riesling
80,296	Italy	Bright and refreshing, this lively rosato opens with aromas of red woodland berry and a pleasant whiff of geranium. The vibrant palate doles out wild raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate while tangy acidity leaves a crisp finish.	88	13	Sicily & Sardinia	Rosé

54,757

US

A substantial Bordeaux blend that trips into the palate on cat's feet—a delicate touch that gradually gains mass and dimension. It's compact and balanced, with a core of red fruit, a floral top note, and complex layers of mineral and metal. Give it time to open up, and see how the spicy fruit seamlessly mingles with satiny tannins; it scales up and out without being blocky or tiring.

94

65

Washington

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

23,776

US

Named after the owner's daughter, this fairly priced wine offers steely aromas that are rounded by lime, honeysuckle, kiwi and apple flesh. It's sleek and minerally on the palate, with baking soda and lime flavors, as well as a bit of struck match smokiness.

89

20

California

Chardonnay

44,820

US

The aromas bring generous notes of botrytis, chamomile, flowers, peach, ale and green apple. It drinks off dry, with well-balanced stone fruit and floral flavors that linger.

88

20

Washington

Riesling

96,591

US

This wine seems sweet, with apricot, orange, lemongrass and vanilla flavors. A good blast of acidity provides balance.

84

20

California

Sauvignon Blanc

86,412

France

Perfumed with white flowers, this wine is crisp, bright and light in character. Lovely, pure acidity is highlighted in an attractive combination.

85

14

Loire Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

82,953

US

This hodgepodge of Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, all grown in Lake County, will please many palates. It's a subtle and satisfying red marked by sweet tannins, a soft mouthfeel and rounded notes of cherry, plum and vanilla.

87

20

California

Red Blend

6,215

France

As if to emphasize that Petit Chablis has an important place in the Chablis hierarchy, the Chablis cooperative produces its aptly named Pas si Petit—”not so little.” It's a soft, immediately drinkable wine, full of ripe lime and pear flavor. It is light and ready to drink.

85

19

Burgundy

Chardonnay

85,674

US

This wine has a dark color, classic cedar and black currant aromas, ripe fruit flavors and firm tannins along with raspberry-like acidity. It has been well-sculpted with barrel age—polishing any rough tannic edges—and will taste great with a thick steak or chop.

90

70

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

11,699

US

Big, firm tannins frame this wine, blended with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Black olive, black pepper and tar provide a savory density and complexity, softened by earthy plum and black cherry.

86

28

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

39,334

France

Muddy, earthy notes enter the fruity fray of peach on the nose. The palate comes across as clean and zesty. The body is fresh, fruity and easy with an off-dry finish.

87

22

Alsace

Gewürztraminer

4,974

US

Tolosa may be the only vineyard to produce two unoaked Chardonnays in the same vintage. Their '11 Central Coast is quite good. This one, from estate Edna Valley fruit, is even better. With keen acidity and a brisk minerality, it shows complex flavors of limes, kiwis and grapefruits, and hints of riper, richer tropical fruits.

90

34

California

Chardonnay

83,931

US

Almost as big as a Port, but not sweet, this densely concentrated but surprisingly gentle wine offers opulent, ripe and almost jammy berry flavors that coat the palate and cling to the sides of the mouth long after each sip. It's technically dry, but so rich with blackberry and cassis flavors that it seems sweet from the first aroma to the lingering finish. It will be best after 2024.

95

100

California

Zinfandel

1,027

US

The pretty fruit flavors suggest relatively young vines, bringing light cherry to the front and center. Hints of marzipan, a flash of finishing heat and subtle chalkiness run through the finish. Another year or two of bottle age should continue to improve this one.

88

34

Oregon

Grenache

90,281

US

A blend of three-quarters Syrah along with 17% Mourvèdre and 8% Cinsault, this wine brings aromas of vanilla, herb, coffee and cherry. The blackberry flavors are lush and full, showing precision, with oak notes speckled throughout.

91

50

Washington

Rhône-style Red Blend

97,054

US

Concentrated black cherry notes on the nose and palate are accented by dark, mossy, bramble notes and hints of green and menthol. There's a faint tomato leaf note that lingers throughout, but a rich fruit profile combined with smooth tannins and bright acidity make this medium-bodied wine a pleasant, straightforward pick.

86

18

New York

Cabernet Franc

25,919

France

Named after the Lyre style of vine training, this wine comes from the far north of Burgundy, close to Chablis. It is soft, smooth and creamy, with a light minerality and perfumed acidity. It is just right to drink now.

87

20

Burgundy

Chardonnay

61,789

Italy

The nose is a bit shy but eventually reveals underbrush, red berry and a toasted note. The straightforward palate is quite lean, offering raw sour cherry, a green note of powdered sage and a hint of ground pepper alongside raspy tannins that leave an astringent finish.

86

45

Tuscany

Sangiovese

97,468

France

Appetizing notes of strawberry and Red Delicious apple create an inviting opening. These same flavors play on the very frothy, totally fruit-driven but dry palate. This is fresh and refreshing and with its fruit-forward style, it's an ideal pale-pink drink for summer parties.

89

25

Alsace

Sparkling Blend

13,748

US

Briary berry flavors highlight this estate-grown Malbec. It's flecked with pepper throughout a medium-length finish.

88

30

Washington

Malbec

110,553

France

An aromatic wine, this is crisp with lively acidity and a tight texture. White currants and apple skin flavors are supplemented by lime and grapefruit. Drink now and until 2018.

87

15

Alsace

Riesling

7,475

US

Oaky and robust, this wine takes on a confectionery route to tropical flavor and high-octane concentration, offering a thickness of texture and body. Stainless-steel fermented, it unveils secondary flavors of lime and white peach on the finish.

86

17

California

Sauvignon Blanc

28,555

US

Soft and one-dimensional, this red Rhône blend has flavors of cherries, blackberry jam, blueberry pie, chocolate and pepper. There's some bitterness throughout that detracts.

82

18

California

Rhône-style Red Blend

67,890

Spain

Ripe and fully oaked, with char, mineral, cola and black-fruit aromas. In the high-flying world that is premium Priorato, this wine is serious and tough. It displays berry, plum and herbal flavors and then a thick, broad, tannic finish. Shows a tiny bit of green at its heart. 750 cases produced.

88

50

Catalonia

Red Blend

72,141

US

An intoxicating whiff of musky floral perfume persists throughout this bright, full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc. Gooseberry and white grapefruit flavors are tart and crisp, gaining plushness through the addition of Chardonnay in the blend. Elegant and substantial in mouth feel, it finishes long.

90

20

New York

Sauvignon Blanc

109,588

France

Light in color, this is a soft, red fruited wine. It has red cherry flavors with a dry edge of fruit tannin and wood. The acidity and the juicy aftertaste give a really attractive finish.

87

15

Alsace

Pinot Noir

70,983

US

A beautiful Chardonnay at a great price compared to what's out there. Shows brilliantly ripe pineapple, pear and guava flavors, with crisp Central Coast acidity and a bracing minerality. Nice to drink by itself, with shellfish or even with a citrus fruit pastry for dessert.

90

20

California

Chardonnay

39,041

US

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this well-made wine offers aromas of campfire and cedar, plus a taste of black currant and leather. With tightly wound tannins, it's rich and full, with a long-lingering finish. It will stand well against burly meat dishes.

87

30

California

Red Blend

91,079

US

This very dry Syrah has soft tannins and a full-bodied mouthfeel, with complicated flavors of baked cherries, cola, bacon and sandalwood. It's quite a good wine, but astringent now, making for a puckery feeling. Doesn't seem like an ager, so drink with rich fare.

87

30

California

Syrah

114,498

US

This is dry, silky and easy, with pleasant berry, tobacco and spice flavors. It's not complicated—just a fine, affordable sipper.

85

10

California

Merlot

97,124

US

This Chardonnay tastes like a supermarket fruit punch of apricots, peaches, mangoes and oranges, along with the stimulating heat of alcohol. It's ripe and oaky.

82

13

California

Chardonnay

6,432

US

An outstanding Cabernet that shows its pedigreed origin in every respect. The aroma is profound with black currants, flavors deep and concentrated, and tannins as smooth and complex as Napa can produce. So beautiful now, it's hard to resist drinking it, but this lovely wine should improve for a decade, slowly developing in the bottle.

95

165

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

34,704

US

This boasts citrus fruit, lemongrass and buttercream flavors that are brightened by zesty acidity. It's clean and complex, and it's a fine wine to drink with shellfish in rich buttery sauces.

88

55

California

Chardonnay

94,626

US

Block 8 is pure Wädenswil clone. This is exceptionally aromatic, with bramble and underbrush prominent. Light strawberry fruit comes up with hints of sassafras and drying tannins. It's an interesting component but would be even better in a blend.

87

49

Oregon

Pinot Noir

83,846

US

This has fierce acidity, and is sweet in cherry jam flavors, with some unripe, green notes.

80

24

California

Sangiovese

11,957

France

Juicy, ripe wine, perfumed with sweet fruit. Black berries and bitter chocolate mix with sweet plums and final, lively acidity.

91

120

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

10,422

US

Sourced from the oldest vines in the vineyard, this lovely wine is scented with rose petals, cranberries and sour cherries. Those flavors continue in a light, elegant framework, that gains power and focus as it works its way through the palate. Don't quit on this; it won't quit on you, finishing with a lick of sea salt caramel chocolate.

91

60

Oregon

Pinot Noir

37,947

US

Whiffs of nuts, dusty mineral and lemon are demure on the nose, but become more concentrated on the palate of this dry white. A blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, it's more minerally than fruity, but refreshing and brisk.

85

14

New York

White Blend

62,519

US

California has struggled to produce a super-Tuscan that was at once deeply flavored and classically structured. With this wine, Flora Springs raises the bar. It has all the fruity flavors you expect from the vintage, with the architecture of a fine Napa red. The tannins and acids are softly intricate. Mainly Sangiovese and Merlot, with a dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon.

91

35

California

Sangiovese

22,874

Italy

Cupano is an organic farm in Montalcino with consistent delivery of quality red wines. This less formal Rosso di Montalcino offers ripe cherry and blackberry notes followed by aromas of wet earth, leather and fresh tobacco. Pair it with Irish lamb stew.

88

55

Tuscany

Sangiovese Grosso

41,172

Italy

You'll find aromas of mature dark-skinned fruit, cooking spice, tobacco, licorice and a whiff of mocha on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The delineated palate offers ripe and dried black currants, ground pepper and dark chocolate alongside silky tannins that give it a polished texture. Drink through 2018.

91

72

Tuscany

Red Blend

116,292

Italy

Enticing scents of violet, rose, new leather, perfumed berry and aromatic herb are front and center. Full-bodied and elegant, the taut structured palate delivers morello cherry, raspberry, white pepper and star anise alongside tightly knit fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. It's still youthfully austere and needs time to fully come around. Drink 2023–2038.

92

200

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

61,531

US

A sharp entry brings a clear-cut diesel component into focus. The golden apple fruit is penetrating and ripe, with some bitterness in the follow-through.

86

15

Oregon

Pinot Gris

25,626

US

An unusual blend dominated by Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with only ten percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Very dark, rich and fruity, with cassis, blackcurrant, anise and herb flavors that are wrapped in big, sturdy tannins. Too young to drink now, unless it's with an enormous dish like braised short ribs, but best left for four or five years.

91

50

California

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

35,585

Argentina

Quite spicy, with the Syrah element offering a meaty, leathery quality that varietal Malbecs just don't have. The nose is rich, with some mocha giving it oaky warmth. the mouthfilling palate is packed with kirsch, cassis and blackberry, while the finish is smoky with some fiery heat. Needs another year or two to come together.

91

38

Mendoza Province

Red Blend

95,717

US

Crystalline in appearance, this wine offers ripe fruit aromas of nectarine, kiwi and crisp Pink Lady apples, without being too flowery. Lots of minerality and lime pith appear on the lively palate, showing just a touch of tropicality but honing in on the grassy lemon-peel line. Ripe apples show on the finish.

89

12

California

Sauvignon Blanc

54,521

Italy

This opens with enticing scents of dark berry, kitchen spice, blue flower and toast. The firmly structured palate delivers red berry, licorice, chopped herb and well-integrated oak alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink 2017–2022.

90

35

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

3,038

Portugal

This is a fruity, juicy wine with wood and bright red fruits in equal balance. The entry-level wine made by a grouping of 19 growers, it has concentration along with minerality and acidity. It needs to age further, so drink from 2018.

88

15

Douro

Portuguese Red

125,360

France

This is a gentle and attractively fruity wine. Ripe and full, it also has a sense of tangy structure and citrus juice. The wine is developing well and will be ready to drink from summer 2017.

88

18

Burgundy

Chardonnay

71,107

France

This wine is aromatic, spicy and likely to develop quickly. That shows in the fragrant black currant fruit and generous tannins. Its acidity should be fully integrated with the fruit and the wine ready to drink from 2019.

88

35

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

34,410

Italy

Decima Aurea is a refined and elegant expression of Merlot with deep and long aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry pie, Indian spice, clove and old spice. The wine shows the sophistication of age, but also promises years of cellar aging.

91

52

Veneto

Merlot

40,838

US

A mix of fruit spanning across the Russian River Valley, this complex Chardonnay is so inviting and approachable. Brimming in ripe Gravenstein apple and baking spices, it conveys alluring and lush crispness as well as balanced fruit and floral aromas.

90

35

California

Chardonnay

126,913

France

Produced from old vines grown on the property, this fruity wine is packed full of red berries. It is well balanced between fruitiness and acidity, with just a light touch of tannin to give this ready-to-drink wine its shape.

87

25

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

113,411

US

Here's a big, gutsy Cab from bubbly specialist Chandon. It's dry and ripe, with a blackberry jam flavor. This finishes long and spicy. Drink now-2015.

87

35

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

26,480

France

Still young, this round and textured Champagne has great apple and citrus flavors. It is tightly drawn with a great line of acidity, some toast and the purest light final touch of fruit. Age for 4–5 years and more.

88

35

Champagne

Champagne Blend

47,550

France

This lively, citrus-driven wine has tight acidity over bright grapefruit and lime, giving refreshing crispness. Immediately attractive, it offers an aftertaste that shines with lemon juice.

88

15

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style White Blend

51,609

US

Velvety smooth and big-boned, this wine shows crisp red fruit wrapped in tart acidity and subtle oak. Bay laurel, spearmint and green tea add savory complexity.

88

18

California

Pinot Noir

23,008

US

Pretty scents of rosewater, raspberries and cherries introduce this light and pleasing wine. It carries some of the charm of a good strawberry soda, with forward fruit and a delicate frame. That said, it is not just a simple fruity wine, and gains weight and complexity as it breathes. Give it time to show you all it has.

91

39

Oregon

Pinot Noir

89,353

US

A good buy in a Cabernet that's dry and elegant enough to pair with a great steak, chop or roast. It has classic blackberry, black currant, herb and cedar flavors, and is soft enough to drink now.

87

20

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

14,939

US

This 100% varietal wine is velvety and dense in all the right ways, striking a balance between fruit-forwardness and savory coomplexity. Blackberry, blueberry and coffee flavors lead the palate, highlighted in supple tannin.

91

32

California

Petite Sirah

49,650

US

Marked by powerful oak influences and sur-lie aging, this Kunde offering features strong, forward aromas of the ripest pears and apples, but maintains a light quality on the palate.

88

20

California

Chardonnay

104,798

US

A sweet nose sends up plenty of toasty oak scents; the fruit is straightforward, middle-of-the-road Chardonnay, with flavors of fresh cut apples. Fairly soft, it finishes with vanilla and more oak.

87

16

Washington

Chardonnay

114,235

US

The Stewart cuvée is lightly smoky, with plenty of up-front flavor. It marries cherry fruit to citrusy acidity, with a chunky, robust core and a crisp, clean finish.

88

36

Oregon

Pinot Noir

80,143

US

There's deep density to the aromas of this wine, with black olive, crushed lava rocks and baked black-plum scents. An herbal kick to the front of the palate conveys bay leaf and oregano, followed by rich blackberry, turned loam and black-rock flavors.

88

25

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

58,810

US

Real Syrah character pervades this dry, full-bodied red wine. It has flavors of blackberries, mulberries, charred meat and black pepper, wrapped into firm tannins. This is a great price for such a versatile, food-friendly wine.

86

10

California

Syrah

80,431

US

Soft and ripe, it's easy to drink now. The cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors are full, with suggestions of raisins, but the finish is dry. Cabernet's tannins are there too, giving the wine an astringent bite that calls for rich, fatty meats and cheeses.

86

32

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

36,709

Spain

Opens with candied berry and salinic aromas. It's tough in its youth and also a little too funky to inspire much confidence for the future. Toughness in tannins; toughness in fruit; quite peppery on the finish. It just isn't that inviting.

84

18

Northern Spain

Tempranillo Blend

81,500

US

Apple, pear and spice aromas lead to medium-bodied fruit flavors that manage to remain light on their feet. The finish seems a bit clipped but it still delivers enjoyment.

88

17

Washington

Chardonnay

75,436

France

This wine runs the gamut of crisp, mineral flavors. It is tight, driven by green flavors and acidity, with just a touch of vanilla. As befits a Petit Chablis, there is lightness rather than weight, but it makes a delicious aperitif style of wine.

85

19

Burgundy

Chardonnay

59,839

US

This low-alcohol, off-dry wine offers tart citrus and apple fruit. Light cinnamon accents and significant acidity somewhat offset the 22g/L of residual sugar.

87

16

Oregon

Riesling

92,805

US

A delicious Sauvignon Blanc. Make it drier, and it would be perfect. As it is, it's a little too sugary sweet in pineapples, lemons and oranges, but crisp acidity and a firm minerality help to restore balance.

87

22

California

Sauvignon Blanc

28,527

US

Aromas of mocha and chocolate waft sweetly from this ripe, easy drinking Cabernet Sauvignon. The flavors of fleshy black plum and cherry are soft and plump, but refreshing acidity kicks on the midpalate. The finish is swift, with soft, wispy tannins.

85

20

New York

Cabernet Sauvignon

65,454

US

A sweet succulence of white peach stars in this full-bodied, well-built and ripe wine. Plush on the palate, it rewards in a freshness of acidity that balances its richness.

88

25

California

Sauvignon Blanc

32,371

France

Ripe fruit aromas give this wine its full-bodied feel. It has acidity and spicy tannins while the rich fruit theme continues. It should develop well and be ready from 2018.

87

15

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

46,415

Italy

Aromas of underbrush, tobacco, baked earth and a whiff of pressed rose float from the glass. The round, full-bodied palate delivers dried berry, licorice and clove alongside ripe tannins. It's balanced but it also shows the heat of the vintage and is already almost accessible. Drink 2017–2021.

92

85

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

76,551

Germany

Comes across as slightly rich, sweet and heavy for a kabinett, but this wine remains very enjoyable for its lush, sweet flavors of ripe peaches, baked apple and honey.

89

22

Mosel

Riesling

27,523

Spain

The essence of 2005 is captured in this creamy, rich offering that touches up against overripe but pulls back into balance at the last moment. Expect soft tannins, lots of coconutty oak and molasses notes along with a limited but easygoing finish. Drink soon.

88

45

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

1,939

US

Aged in 68% new French oak, the barrel notes take center stage here with aromas of toast and spice. The palate is creamy and full with a viscous feel, tapering in concentration toward the finish.

87

15

Washington

Chardonnay

15,231

US

Although dry, it seems semisweet, with a honeyed richness to the peach, citrus and vanilla flavors. As Rieslings go, it's soft, compared to German versions, but easy to drink for a weekend brunch.

87

20

California

Riesling

107,600

Italy

From the beautiful Calderara Sottana cru, this elegant wine packs a powerful aromatic punch of Spanish cedar, black fruit and volcanic smoke. There's harmony here: a tight, gritty texture and long-lasting intensity on the close.

92

50

Sicily & Sardinia

Red Blend

67,968

Italy

This opens with aromas of blackberry, truffle and forest floor. The firm palate offers ripe black cherry, plum, espresso and clove alongside round, chewy tannins. It's already accessible and will also offer lots of near and mid-term enjoyment.

89

40

Tuscany

Sangiovese

118,182

US

A whiff of Graham cracker lends a warm, spicy tone to youthful black cherry and plum flavors in this bold blend that includes small proportions of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Lush and fruity on the palate, it maintains elegance with a vein of granite minerality and grippy, mouthfilling tannins.

89

34

New York

Red Blend

76,073

Italy

Made with 95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the nose reveals aromas of black cherry and leather. The concentrated palate displays red plum and a touch of anise alongside somewhat evolved but still mouth-puckering tannins.

88

45

Tuscany

Red Blend

72,625

US

“Swan Song” indicates that this is the last vintage of Cabernet to be produced from this vineyard block. So enjoy it while it's here: There's plenty of dry black cherry, licorice, cola and smoked meat, and dusty tannins with nice grip close the show. Our critique is that this is an excellent finalé.

90

39

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

109,615

Italy

The nose isn't very expressive but the palate offers dried black cherry, coffee, mocha, oak, licorice and the heat of alcohol alongside velvety tannins. It lacks the fruit richness needed to stand up to the oak and evident alcohol.

87

45

Sicily & Sardinia

Syrah

14,417

Portugal

This is the entry-level wine at Passadouro, with generous fruits and black plum flavors. It has spice from the wood aging along with generous tannins that don't detract from the rich nature and open fruits. The aftertaste shows a wine that is ready to drink.

86

15

Douro

Portuguese Red

128,908

US

Light and elegant, with a scent of smoke winding through the pretty cherry fruit, this pleasant wine will appeal most to those who prefer their Pinots to show delicacy and nuance.

88

50

Oregon

Pinot Noir

89,242

US

Delicate aromas of sliced Meyer lemons and tangerine show on the nose of this wine that is named after a seaside hamlet just south of Santa Barbara. There is textural weight to the palate, which offers flavors of green apple, jasmine, pear and sour cream, with intriguing dashes of chive.

88

28

California

Chardonnay

84,162

US

A piney, minty, earthy aroma and citrus and herb flavors make this light-bodied wine appetizing. It's dry and well-balanced and has plenty of personality, so drink up.

89

20

California

Sauvignon Blanc

95,116

US

Blended with 20% Grenache, this wine displays somewhat reticent aromas of cranberry, baking spice, raspberry and plum. The cherry flavors are rich with the tannins initially showing a touch of astringency that softens over time.

89

25

Washington

Syrah

75,824

US

In comparison with other new releases from the winery, this seems dilute. With its watery raspberry fruit and astringent acidity, it lacks the stuffing to handle the 55% new oak it was aged in, making the barrel flavors apparent. More time in the bottle may help.

87

50

Oregon

Pinot Noir

102,344

US

Ignore the sediment in this unfiltered wine and find vibrant fruit aromas, fresh and zesty red-fruit flavors and a vivid acidity that creates good balance. It has a light to medium color, bright cherry and cranberry flavors, moderate tannins and a fairly rich texture.

88

20

California

Rhône-style Red Blend

51,522

Spain

Imagine all of the scents you associate with a Margherita pizza and that's what this wine smells like. The nose is leafy and full of oregano, basil and leather notes, while the flavor profile is pure tomato sauce, herb and spice. A blend of 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.

84

30

Northern Spain

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

82,161

US

Opening aromatically effusive as a rose garden, this wine takes on darker, thicker overtones of baked strawberry rhubarb as a heaviness of tannin and oak permeates the midpalate. Its youthful power should mellow as an underlying, almost carbonic freshness lurks.

91

44

California

Grenache

11,001

US

Caramel toasted oak contributes a concentrated richness to this full-bodied expression of the coast—a dark brooding offering of baked cherry and cola spice. Underlying acidity and specks of forest floor contribute brightness and complexity that pair well with the fruit.

90

32

California

Pinot Noir

104,375

Argentina

Top-notch Malbec blended with other varieties gives Corte A a chance at greatness. In its current juvenile state, the wine is fresh, expressive and exotic on the nose, with mineral, licorice and spice in addition to a lot of driving berry character. The core is a touch racy and acidic, so this is no mushy fruit bomb. Instead it is serious wine with a lot of oak, polish and pizzazz.

92

64

Mendoza Province

Malbec

11,007

US

Bright golden color gives way to caramelized oak and densely packed flavors of yellow apple and anise. Crisp, underlying acidity helps balance the lush mouthfeel of luxurious weight and incorporated oak.

90

38

California

Chardonnay

58,466

France

A smoky spicy wine that is full of berry fruits and with some toasty wood-aging flavors. With its tannic structure it will need to age, although already the bright berry fruits are generous and ripe. Drink from 2022.

91

50

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

95,350

US

This excellent regional wine opens with aromas of black raspberry and iron. The palate shows sour pomegranate as well as thyme, bay leaf and dried oregano, framed by an earthy though relatively light structure.

91

42

California

Pinot Noir

9,743

US

Delicate swathes of honey brighten savory chestnut, smoke and mineral tones throughout this feather-light dry Riesling. It's an earthier slightly darker expression of Riesling with electric acidity accenting hints of spice and dusty pollen. The finish is long and intently smoky.

89

22

New York

Riesling

80,296

Italy

Bright and refreshing, this lively rosato opens with aromas of red woodland berry and a pleasant whiff of geranium. The vibrant palate doles out wild raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate while tangy acidity leaves a crisp finish.

88

13

Sicily & Sardinia

Rosé