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52,732 |
US
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Sharp and volatile aromas introduce this dark, chalky red. It needs to be paired with a seriously juicy, fatty red meat to buffer the the tannins.
| 84 | 26 |
Oregon
|
Petite Sirah
|
10,631 |
Italy
|
A great value wine to pair with homemade spaghetti sauce or grilled sausage with onions and bell peppers, this wine is soft and lush, with cherry, almond and blackberry notes. There's a touch of sweet strawberry on the close.
| 87 | 10 |
Sicily & Sardinia
|
Merlot
|
62,508 |
US
|
Hartford's blended Zin is filled with exuberant aromas of jammy “Zinberry” fruit, baking spices like cinnamon and clove, bittersweet chocolate and black pepper. The vibrant mixed-berry flavors are rich and satisfying, finishing with a touch of warmth and softness.
| 91 | 34 |
California
|
Zinfandel
|
27,050 |
US
|
Winemaker Trey Fletcher is creating texturally tantalizing wines that are exciting to sip now but built to last for years in the cellar. This shows lemon blossom, lemon skin, almond and macadamia scents, with a chalky minerality that's evident even on the nose. Racy, laser-focused acidity frames the palate, where lime, grapefruit and apple flavors unfold. Drink now through 2024.
| 94 | 45 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
125,491 |
US
|
Production is lower for this cuvée in 2010, and the sources now incude Nysa and Ribbon Ridge along with Maresh. Aged in one-fifth new French oak for just under a year, it remains tightly wound, with tart, primary raspberry fruit wrapped in moderate acids. There are delicate herbal notes sprinkled throughout. Overall this is elegant, balanced and strongest on the midpalate.
| 90 | 36 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
111,110 |
France
|
This yeasty, ripe and fruity wine is given great shape by the mineral-taut texture. It is on the dry side, crisp with well-structured apples and pears. The bready character gives extra richness and balances the tight acidity at the end.
| 88 | 40 |
Champagne
|
Champagne Blend
|
125,918 |
Italy
|
Here's a classically crafted Brunello, with nuanced aromas of violet, iris, tobacco and clove on the nose. The palate delivers a core of black cherry flavor punctuated with nutmeg, eucalyptus and truffle. It's tight and tannic now, but should develop great complexity with time; drink 2016–2023.
| 92 | 42 |
Tuscany
|
Sangiovese
|
66,207 |
US
|
This red blend has ripe tannins and a dusty core of leather that frame rich red fruit on the palate. A partnership between singer Dave Matthews and winemaker Steve Reeder of Simi Winery in Healdsburg, it's fairly priced and accessible, with moderate alcohol and a soft, medium-weight body. It contains mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
| 86 | 15 |
California
|
Red Blend
|
109,464 |
Italy
|
Alpine herb, underbrush, pressed rose petal, dried berry and a balsamic note are some of the aromas you'll find in this elegant Nebbiolo. It's still remarkably youthful, with bright red cherry, fresh raspberry, clove, white pepper and mineral flavors accented by notes of rosemary and sage. It's impeccably balanced, with tightly wound but fine-grained tannins and bright acidity that support the bright flavors and vibrant edge. Drink 2018–2031.
| 95 | 32 |
Piedmont
|
Nebbiolo
|
36,292 |
US
|
The grilled portobello, roasted meat-bone taste to this wine suggests pairing it with beef stew and mushrooms. The wine also is rich in spicy wild blackberries, fresh-picked and ripe under the summer sun, but the finish is dry and firm in tannins.
| 90 | 29 |
California
|
Syrah
|
84,292 |
US
|
From a vineyard 1,500 feet above the valley floor in Soda Canyon, blended with 4% Cabernet Sauvignon from Morisoli Vineyard, this is a beautiful beast of a wine, concentrated in red cherry and plum as well as mocha. Nicely weighted with soft tannin and length, it's well made and should age. Drink now through 2020.
| 93 | 85 |
California
|
Merlot
|
68,317 |
France
|
This is a rich wine that is full of spicy aromatic fruit. It is classy and elegant while having some weight. Red fruits and orange zest are given a perfumed herbal edge from the Mourvèdre in the blend. This is real food wine, ready to drink.
| 91 | 23 |
Provence
|
Rosé
|
16,070 |
US
|
A simple, easy wine to drink, crisp and slightly sweet in orange, lime, peach and pear flavors.
| 84 | 10 |
California
|
Pinot Grigio
|
121,742 |
US
|
Lemon-lime soda and limestone aromas emerge on the nose, which is slightly sweet in ripeness but also a bit shy. The palate shows apples and pears, but is quite flat.
| 83 | 15 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
99,135 |
US
|
A graceful Pinot Noir that feels silky on the palate, tastes almost sweet, exudes strawberry and cherry flavors. It is smooth and pure, has a refined texture, almost delicate but with good vibrant acidity and great balance. Just a bit lighter and more elegant than The Charm bottling from Shane.
| 92 | 42 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
88,334 |
Italy
|
Floral aromas of wild flowers, wisteria and a whiff of white tree fruit float out of the glass. The vibrant, refined palate delivers crisp apple, succulent pear and a note of citrus zest alongside bright acidity and an elegant perlage. A light mineral touch marks the finish.
| 90 | 18 |
Veneto
|
Glera
|
70,032 |
US
|
Very solid and deep, with a bouquet of delicious black-currant and dark-cherry fruit and toasty, buttery oak. Very comfortable mouthfeel. Full, with layered fruit and a long and elegant finish that sports big but not sharp tannins. Tight now; hold for three to six years.
| 95 | 50 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
74,570 |
US
|
Good and complex, but smells a little candied, like mint cherry-scented toothpaste, and tastes sweetly jammy in cherries. This all-Pommard clone Pinot may be going through a mute phase. Try holding for several months.
| 88 | 55 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
75,087 |
US
|
Peppery, forest-floor aromas and black fruit flavors make this wine taste bold and concentrated. A firm texture wraps around the palate and supports the rich black cherry and cardamom flavors beautifully.
| 89 | 25 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
89,868 |
Italy
|
Aromas suggesting underbrush, toast, ripe plum, dark spice, menthol and Mediterranean herb waft out of the glass. On the bold, polished palate, velvety tannins support juicy Morello cherry, blackberry jam, licorice, coffee and a chocolate note. It's already accessible and will make for fine drinking over the next few years. Drink through 2021.
| 93 | 80 |
Tuscany
|
Sangiovese
|
85,925 |
France
|
This ripe, jammy wine is all about fruit. Its red berry flavors burst from the glass and are gently backed by tannins. It is already attractive, ripe and full. Drink from 2019.
| 88 | 35 |
Bordeaux
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
62,501 |
US
|
Here's a real find: a serious-fun wine with lots going for it. Opens with black-cherry, smoke and vanilla aromas; rich and fine. The flavors are cherry-smoky and bone dry, with a fine texture. There's something distinguished and high quality about the structure and finish.
| 91 | 19 |
California
|
Syrah
|
86,303 |
US
|
A little on the sweet side, with Lifesaver candy lemon, lime and pineapple flavors, this unoaked PG is clean and balanced with crisp acidity.
| 84 | 14 |
California
|
Pinot Grigio
|
93,965 |
US
|
Thin, sour and hard, this has simple cranberry fruit, with stem and earth flavors.
| 83 | 45 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
66,491 |
Italy
|
This opens with aromas of new oak, burned rubber, raisin and vanilla. The one-dimensional palate offers candied date, fig, mocha and licorice alongside bracing, grainy tannins that leave a mouth-puckering finish. It lacks the fruit richness needed to stand up to the oak spices and astringent tannins.
| 86 | 29 |
Piedmont
|
Barbera
|
51,513 |
US
|
A simple Sauvignon Blanc, this is dry and mouthwateringly tart. The lemon and lime flavors have a green edge of gooseberry.
| 85 | 20 |
California
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
98,775 |
US
|
Offers a blast of blackberries, black cherries, plums, mulberries and all kinds of other stone fruits and berries, in a dry wine structured with fine tannins. Drink this full-bodied wine with steak.
| 87 | 38 |
California
|
Malbec
|
47,677 |
US
|
This affordable offering from a prime site within the appellation introduces itself with burly, smoky undertones and a thick skin, remaining grippy and smoky in black fruit throughout. Full bodied, it shows the warmth of the vintage and ripeness of valley floor grapes.
| 89 | 24 |
California
|
Merlot
|
112,039 |
US
|
A harsh wine, soft in texture and simple, with sweet raspberry jam and chocolate flavors that taste oddly acidic.
| 82 | 37 |
California
|
Syrah
|
123,543 |
France
|
Earthy and rustic, this Pinot Noir is lightweight, with a hint of red cherry. There is an unpleasant bitter aftertaste.
| 80 | 20 |
Alsace
|
Pinot Noir
|
67,104 |
US
|
Ten is Sea Smoke's biggest Pinot, a barrel selection chosen for sheer volume. It easily handles its 100% new oak coating. Needs decanting; even 15 minutes in the glass brought a unifying process, integrating the cedar and smoke with the explosive blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit, and revealing the rich, dense, satiny texture. Should age well for up to eight years.
| 94 | 70 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
41,622 |
France
|
Ripe, mature, easy Champagne, maintaining the Clicquot style of bottle maturity, with toast, sweet pastry and a rich, full-in-the-mouth character of white fruits. The finish is relatively soft.
| 89 | 40 |
Champagne
|
Champagne Blend
|
3,378 |
Portugal
|
A blend from two vineyards, this wine is rich and full bodied, with fine tannins and a dark concentration. With its perfumed character and tight structure, it is impressive, full of black fruits with a strong mineral streak. Drink this still-young wine from 2019.
| 92 | 35 |
Douro
|
Portuguese Red
|
100,869 |
France
|
Earthy notes of forest floor and white field mushroom precede the fruitier notions of ripe fresh and dried pear on nose and palate. This wine has a balm-like quality to the texture and a depth of developed flavor. The dried apple finish is dry, lasting and clean.
| 91 | 23 |
Alsace
|
Pinot Gris
|
55,710 |
US
|
Smoke and leather tack-room scents and flavors, making for a sharp, short, fruitless wine.
| 81 | 15 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
1,768 |
France
|
This firm, smoky wine with fine tannins and ripe fruit is developing well, allowing the berry fruits to come through the structure. Give this wine until late 2016.
| 84 | 25 |
Bordeaux
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
11,532 |
US
|
A good Pinot Noir for everyday drinking. It's very dry and crisp and silky in the mouth, with complex flavors of cherries, cola, licorice and beef jerky. The acidity suggests rich, oily fare, like lamb or salmon.
| 86 | 25 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
38,617 |
Spain
|
Good, pure, dark and teetering on powerful, with strong, rich black plum aromas. The mouth is staunch and balanced, with full dark fruit flavors of blackberry along with bitter chocolate. Solid and clean throughout. A winner in its price range.
| 88 | 16 |
Northern Spain
|
Tempranillo
|
121,427 |
Spain
|
Tobacco, brown sugar, dried fruit and vanilla aromas work the bouquet, which is very nice. In the mouth, however, it's acidic, almost to the point of being citrusy. Flavors of earthy sour plum and raspberry are propped up by lasting acids, while the palate teeters on lemony and shear. Drink now.
| 87 | 110 |
Northern Spain
|
Tempranillo
|
111,970 |
France
|
The lifted, pure scent of damask rose after rain hits you first. It is then joined by riper notions of Mirabelle but always with fresh, airy lift. While the palate weighs this down with perceptible sweetness, the aromas rise unfettered. This is a beautiful wine singing with rose and orange aromatics that persist with a lingering perfume.
| 93 | 55 |
Alsace
|
Gewürztraminer
|
49,378 |
Spain
|
Herbal to the max, with strong bell pepper and pimiento aromas. It feels clacky, with salty, herbal flavors of blackberry and dark plum. Warm almost to the point of being hot on the finish, with burnt notes as well as acidic zip.
| 83 | 22 |
Catalonia
|
Red Blend
|
55,879 |
US
|
Quite a nice Chardonnay at a great price. It's rich and creamy and plump, with deliciously ripe flavors of pineapples, Asian pears, buttered cinnamon toast and vanilla. The richness is balanced by crisp acidity and a firm minerality.
| 89 | 15 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
476 |
US
|
This is a big wine, clearly in need of cellaring. There's a massive core of blackberries, cherries and baking chocolate on the palate, but it's rigidly tannic, dry and acidic still. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese, putting it in the super Tuscan category. Give it until 2017 to begin to mellow, and it could still be going strong in 2025.
| 92 | 88 |
California
|
Red Blend
|
68,677 |
Australia
|
Austere, tannic and chewy, this Cabernet could use a few years in the cellar. Classic mint and cassis notes are framed by cedar and vanilla, but the fruit comes through on the firm, dusty finish, a sign of positive things to come. Drink 2020–2030.
| 93 | 75 |
South Australia
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
121,927 |
Spain
|
Cheesy tomato-based aromas are rubbery and fiery. This feels lean and monotone. Stewed, salty flavors of earthy berry fruits are off base and dirty, while this is cheesy tasting on the finish.
| 82 | 10 |
Northern Spain
|
Merlot
|
69,373 |
France
|
Pure Pinot Noir, this has weight as well as intense acidity. It's a crisp wine, sourced from near Chablis, cool in texture while showing ripe red apples and quince fruitiness. Drink now.
| 88 | 25 |
Burgundy
|
Pinot Noir
|
25,411 |
US
|
This blend of Pommard, Coury and Dijon 667 clones shows bright cherry fruit, bedecked with lovely spices. It's round and forward, with medium weight and depth.
| 90 | 65 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
35,338 |
Australia
|
There's a noticeable background herbal element to this intensely concentrated wine. Dense layers of cassis and chocolate are front and center, filling the mouth with velvety richness and finishing long. Despite the power and richness, there's a structure to match, suggesting this will improve through at least 2012 and drink well until 2020.
| 93 | 45 |
South Australia
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
14,247 |
Italy
|
A blend of Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this is bright and fresh, with an easy-drinking approach. Cherry, blackberry and spice give it a full and lively personality.
| 88 | 15 |
Sicily & Sardinia
|
Red Blend
|
95,768 |
US
|
Fermented in stainless steel for less than two months, this shows intense green-apple and lime flavors that are brightened by considerable acidity. This is a great apéritif wine.
| 90 | 17 |
California
|
Pinot Gris
|
16,202 |
US
|
Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, this wine shows why Dry Creek Valley has achieved such a fine reputation with this variety. Totally dry and brisk in acidity, it has savory flavors of lemons and limes, passionfruit, gooseberries and white pepper. Awesome with Vietnamese, Ethiopian and Indian fare calling for white wine.
| 90 | 17 |
California
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
81,625 |
US
|
Scratch is a very promising inaugural Pinot Noir from Sabrine Rodems, who's also the winemaker for Wrath and Kori. It shows the vibrant fruit of the Highlands, with potent raspberry, cherry and persimmon flavors, yet is dry and balanced in acids and tannins, with a super-long finish. Possesses that hard-to-define characteristic of class. Great now, and you can hold it several years.
| 92 | 45 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
38,758 |
Argentina
|
Opaque in color, this saturated Malbec-led blend exhibits coconut and cola aromas along with fully ripe blackberry notes. This is massive in the mouth, with a solid foundation. Maximum berry expression and a jammy, deep-fruited finish give this power and content beyond its price point.
| 91 | 17 |
Mendoza Province
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Red Blend
|
35,327 |
France
|
This is a wine that speaks of its terroir, the chalk soil coming out in a very mineral, austere character. It has elegance, class, great style of poise, showing acidity, fresh green fruits and a need to age for at least 5 years.
| 93 | 46 |
Burgundy
|
Chardonnay
|
83,079 |
US
|
Melon and citrus aromas get this soft, ripe and round wine going. The palate is full and plump, with bold citrus and tropical flavors and a welcome textural creaminess. The finish is smooth and supple, and as a whole this wine covers all the bases while showing itself to be a more than capable food accompaniment.
| 88 | 10 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Gris
|
34,065 |
France
|
This wine is full of juicy fruit along with a dark, smoky character. A firm undertow of very dry tannins brings out a firm structure. The hard edge needs to soften, so wait to drink until 2018.
| 88 | 48 |
Bordeaux
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
83,047 |
US
|
Coming from Cerro Prieto Vineyard, one of the few places to grow Pinot Noir in this appellation, this bottling shows aromas of clove, vanilla, sandalwood and pomegranate on the nose. Light pomegranate and tart red-fruit flavors dominate the palate, with a touch of dried herb.
| 89 | 35 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
32,407 |
US
|
This wine has a glorious floral nose highlighted in honey and wildflowers, revealing richer gingerbread and toasted oak undertones as it opens. Its creamy texture provides a sense of unctuousness, complemented by tart green apple and lemon on the finish.
| 91 | 55 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
113,897 |
US
|
Here's a clean, brisk Sauvignon Blanc for pairing with Asian fare. It's spicy and overtly sweet, with lemongrass, honey and vanilla flavors.
| 85 | 12 |
California
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
6,264 |
US
|
While the winery's regular 2010 Diamond Mountain Cab is a barrel selection, this Estate Vineyard selection consists of “only the darkest, most extracted lots,” from the winery's various vineyards, according to the winemaker. That's exactly what you get, an inky wine, it's huge on the palate with blackberries, currants and dark chocolate, augmented by plenty of new French oak. It is absolutely delicious now, but the tannin structure guarantees to develop for 10–20 years.
| 95 | 80 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
61,118 |
France
|
This soft, smooth and creamy wine has attractive spice and vanilla from the wood aging, along with light citrus and peach flavors. Ripe and full in the mouth, it has a touch of minerality at the end to give a fine texture. It is ready to drink.
| 87 | 18 |
Burgundy
|
Chardonnay
|
39,974 |
US
|
With just a touch of oak, this is a pretty good Sauvignon Blanc. It's a little sweet in fig, citrus, passionfruit and melon flavors, but those Monterey acids are brisk and provide a clean balance.
| 84 | 15 |
California
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
73,797 |
US
|
Ripe, fresh peach and apple flavors are lifted with a spray of white-floral perfume on this pretty, easy-going wine. It's brisk on the palate with revitalizing lemon acidity and a hint of salinity on the finish.
| 87 | 24 |
New York
|
Chardonnay
|
102,085 |
Italy
|
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah, this opens with delicate aromas suggesting black-skinned fruit and a whiff of cooking spice. The easygoing palate delivers black currant and leather alongside round tannins.
| 87 | 26 |
Tuscany
|
Red Blend
|
48,265 |
US
|
This 100% Sangiovese from this Sierra Foothills Sangiovese specialist has a giant mouthfeel, full of plummy and earthy dark cherry and caramel molasses. As big as the wine is, the tannins are softened and the wine has a long finish. An excellent wine to pair with Italian sausage, risotto or so many other Italian-inspired meals.
| 90 | 28 |
California
|
Sangiovese
|
80,829 |
Germany
|
Wild, tropical fruit aromas are marked with saffron and pollen on the nose of this zingy, extroverted Riesling. Off dry in style, the palate is thirst quenching with sunny tangerine and peach flavors lifted by a vein of lemon acidity. Finishes moderately long on a sweet, honeyed note
| 89 | 28 |
Mosel
|
Riesling
|
72,254 |
Italy
|
Heady scents of jasmine, wisteria, white peach and mountain herbs come together on this rich but racy wine. The aromas carry over to the palate of green apple, lime and a note of candied ginger offset by racy acidity and a refined mousse. The finish is clean and refreshing, and drier than one would expect from the Extra Dry category.
| 91 | 32 |
Veneto
|
Glera
|
100,443 |
US
|
There's enough unripe fruity flavor in this wine to detract from its pleasure. As dry, crisp and silky as it is, its cherry and cola flavors are marred by a sharp, green taste of menthol.
| 84 | 25 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
112,716 |
US
|
This is a stainless-steel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc. It's clean and crisp in acidity, but too sweet. Tastes like sugared orange, mango and pineapple fruit juice.
| 84 | 18 |
California
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
80,127 |
US
|
This Bordeaux blend is very dry and very tannic. There's something old-fashionedly rustic about it. With deep blackberry flavors, it may age, but it's not very hedonistic right now.
| 83 | 28 |
California
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
83,757 |
US
|
A tight, spicy Pinot with a chocolate heart, this has a lot of aging potential. The fruit and tannins are tightly wound at the moment, with a lavish coating of milk chocolate from the barrel aging. Cellar it another 5–6 years and let it knit together.
| 91 | 75 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
126,568 |
Italy
|
Iris, mature berry, menthol and Mediterranean herb aromas emerge on this full-bodied red. On the ripe, chewy palate, notes of clove, vanilla and mocha accent juicy Morello cherry, crushed black cherry, star anise and tobacco. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide the framework. Drink 2019–2026.
| 91 | 67 |
Tuscany
|
Sangiovese
|
57,288 |
France
|
L'Homme Mort is a northern extension of the Fourchaume Premier Cru vineyard, so called because this was where a local lord dispensed justice by death. It often produces cooler wines such as this. It is tight, with toasted bread hints and with a strongly tangy character. It does need to develop and shouldn't be drunk before 2018.
| 91 | 45 |
Burgundy
|
Chardonnay
|
98,366 |
US
|
Thin and reedy, with cherry tea, cola and green herb, vegetal flavors. Drink up.
| 81 | 18 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
98,911 |
US
|
There's a strong green-peppercorn tinge to the nose of this bottling, along with hints of ancho chile and cedar. The palate shows oregano, thyme and dill, proving quite Old World in style, with only the slightest presence of blackberry fruit.
| 87 | 22 |
California
|
Merlot
|
26,641 |
US
|
At 81%, this could be a varietally labeled Merlot, with the rest Cabernet Franc (15%) and Petit Verdot. It appeals with pretty aromas of cocoa, wood spice and jammy red fruit that are followed by full-bodied fruit and barrel flavors that pack a wallop while staying in balance.
| 91 | 53 |
Washington
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
102,728 |
US
|
Made from the two Cabs plus Syrah, this bottling shows its typicity in the rustic mouthfeel and exuberant berry, spice and cocoa flavors. It's a dry, lusty red that will happily wash down savory stews and roasts.
| 86 | 42 |
California
|
Red Blend
|
28,714 |
US
|
A slip of sour cherry gives zing to this medium-acidity, fruit-forward wine that's both earthy and pinched in toasted oak.
| 87 | 36 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
86,832 |
US
|
This is aromatic and enchanting, loaded with very pretty scents of citrus blossom and lime. The fruit blends sweet apple, lemon/lime and juicy white peach. It's a luscious Chardonnay that relies on the perfectly ripened fruit to deliver the flavors, and succeeds beautifully. All Dijon clones, with a splash of Viognier lifting up the nose.
| 90 | 20 |
Oregon
|
Chardonnay
|
22,565 |
US
|
Jasmine, apricot and floral aromas are followed by medium-sweet stone-fruit flavors. Floral and jasmine flavors persist on the finish.
| 89 | 12 |
Washington
|
Riesling
|
69,255 |
US
|
This has a dry finish with modest alcohol, and its emphasis is on phenolic flavors rather than the usual floral-perfumed aromas that characterize most versions of the grape. Here you'll find lemon rind, pineapple and tart, mineral-soaked acids. It's a fine match for white fish, shellfish, scallops or oysters.
| 88 | 15 |
Oregon
|
Gewürztraminer
|
57,212 |
US
|
A youthful wine given 50% whole-cluster fermentation, this is complex and delicate, restrained in oak while being expressive in roses and bitter black tea. Soft, pungent black fruit provides a savory element that's entirely welcome and interesting, before a freshness takes hold on the finish.
| 90 | 58 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
3,625 |
US
|
This rustic wine is overripe in prunes and raisins, and hot in alcohol. It's also as sweet as a minor Port.
| 82 | 42 |
California
|
Syrah
|
21,152 |
France
|
The wine is soft and creamy. Made from fruit grown in the Mâcon region, it is ripe and with a good balance between citrus and melon flavors. The acidity and the attractive fruitiness have produced a wine that is ready to drink.
| 87 | 18 |
Burgundy
|
Chardonnay
|
106,972 |
Spain
|
Rich yet subdued on the bouquet, with elegant tobacco, lemon peel and earthy scents, this feels lush and full of heft, but it's not plodding or heavy. Flavors of spiced black fruit, molasses and tobacco are nice, and the finish features a long, dry, comfortable fade. Drink this winner now–2016.
| 92 | 43 |
Northern Spain
|
Tempranillo Blend
|
50,661 |
Spain
|
Bready aromas of baked apple, lees and vanilla convey quality. This feels solid and healthy, with length and depth to the palate. Apple, papaya and honeydew flavors are ripe and smooth, while the finish shows honey and green-herb notes.
| 90 | 50 |
Catalonia
|
Sparkling Blend
|
135 |
Italy
|
The color is just beginning to show signs of browning at the edge, but the wine is still fresh and vibrant. The nose is complex, showing licorice, summer fruits, caramel and roses. On the palate, it is soft and pleasant, but lacks some concentration. At its peak, but will drink well for a few years.
| 91 | 60 |
Piedmont
|
Nebbiolo
|
104,704 |
US
|
This is a proper Cabernet, showing some rich flavors of black currants and dark chocolate, wrapped into sturdy tannins. Ready to drink now.
| 86 | 45 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
8,888 |
France
|
An impressively powerful wine, with packed acidity, sweet fruits and ripe tannins. The wine has great density, a dusty texture, the fruit powering through while preserving the relative austerity of the vintage.
| 93 | 120 |
Burgundy
|
Pinot Noir
|
111,455 |
US
|
Vegetal and a little unclean, with deficient acidity that makes the fruit tastes insipid and sweet. Meanwhile, high alcohol makes it all hot.
| 81 | 24 |
California
|
Zinfandel
|
119,282 |
Italy
|
The aromatic delivery is bright, fresh and pristine. Bright acidity is backed by flavors of stone fruit, citrus and Golden Delicious apple. It's the kind of white to serve with summer salad lunches by the pool.
| 87 | 13 |
Northeastern Italy
|
Pinot Grigio
|
17,555 |
US
|
Quite fruity and fairly rich, this medium-bodied wine has plenty of apple, lime and dried herb flavors, and a fairly crisp but smooth texture. More than just a thirst-quencher, it brings some heft to the table.
| 86 | 18 |
California
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
42,842 |
US
|
Twenty-five percent new oak shows in the aromas of buttered toast, butterscotch and caramel that superimpose over ripe notes of pineapple jam. Purists might object to all that oak, but others will go gaga.
| 89 | 25 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
7,501 |
US
|
Both a study of clone and stainless-steel processing, this wine offers fresh-cut pineapple, ripe Gala apple, honeydew and even peach, with a citrus-skin sharpness to the nose. The flavors are delicate and familiar but complex and deep, with Anjou pears, lemon-lime soda and apple flesh. It's a lively stainless expression.
| 93 | 36 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
55,469 |
US
|
This is a big, powerful wine, in the Pride style. It's massively constructed, with concentrated blackberry jam and currant flavors. The drawback is a green, vegetal streak that prevents meaningful aging.
| 84 | 60 |
California
|
Syrah
|
79,708 |
US
|
Soft, sweet red cherries and berries contrast leafy green and peppery notes in this dry-style Cabernet Franc rosé. It's a bit candied and confected, yet green in character with a quickly dissipating finish.
| 82 | 12 |
New York
|
Rosé
|
79,370 |
US
|
A little on the sweet side, but nicely crisp in acidity. The flavors offer generous notes of strawberries, orange zest, sugared tea, vanilla and cinnamon.
| 85 | 18 |
California
|
Rosé
|
111,952 |
France
|
The wine is dominated by crisp, herbal flavors. With acidity, citrus notes and just a touch of spice, it's fruity and bright. Drink now.
| 85 | 10 |
Bordeaux
|
Bordeaux-style White Blend
|
113,814 |
US
|
Nutty and custardy, this is a full-bodied Chardonnay that emphasizes Chardonnay's textural richness when augmented by barrel fermentation and lees stirring. Toasted hazelnuts are balanced by hints of citrus. Drink now.
| 90 | 45 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
85,706 |
US
|
Joseph Jewell's 2009 Elk Prairie is even better than its 2008, which is saying something. This vintage opens with perfumed cola spice and cinnamon that evolves in its lightly textured, lush mouthfeel into decadent strawberry in crème Anglaise. Bright, with a lingering finish, this Pinot Noir only gets better while in the glass.
| 93 | 39 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
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