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113,827 |
US
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Don't look for grassy or herbaceous flavors, because there is not a trace of either. This is a stand-alone style that turns the usually snarly, gooseberry-flavored Sauvignon Blanc grape into a honeyed pussycat, ripe and tropical and slightly sweet, with a toffee candy finish.
| 90 | 20 |
Washington
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
66,612 |
France
|
Visually, this is a pale version of a Creamsicle. It has citrus yellow fruits and soft acidity. With its spice, it is well balanced, ending with a refreshing burst of bright red-currant flavors.
| 87 | 17 |
Provence
|
Rosé
|
5,318 |
US
|
Ripe and oaky, with notes of vanilla and buttered toast dominating pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Brisk acidity provides a needed balance to all this richness.
| 87 | 18 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
126,211 |
US
|
The aromas are bright, with notes of the underside of a pineapple, barrel spice, yeast and spice. It drinks quite dry, with abundant spice flavors that provide appeal.
| 88 | 45 |
Washington
|
Sparkling Blend
|
649 |
US
|
With a smidgen of Petit Verdot, this dark, tight and leathery wine is exalted in tobacco, graphite and tar, still youthfully awkward and shy. The flavors lean savory into meaty aspects of currant and clove, waiting to find companionship in fruit. Drink now after a decant, or cellar through 2023.
| 92 | 75 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
13,965 |
US
|
This solid if standard Pinot Noir proffers raspberry, earthiness, herbs and a touch of leather on the nose. The palate comes on silky but winds up fairly tannic by the finish. Wait until 2015 and this will be a much better wine.
| 87 | 28 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
26,344 |
US
|
A bright pinkish-orange color makes this light-bodied wine stand out from the beginning, Fresh watermelon and cherry flavors carry on the rounded palate, with a slight sweetness giving softness.
| 86 | 8 |
California
|
Zinfandel
|
68,883 |
US
|
Generous and sweet on the nose, this dry, light-bodied Bordeaux-style blend presents wafts of cherry pie fillings garnished with sprigs of fresh mint. By contrast, the palate is sheer with sprays of tart sour cherry fruit. It's a pleasant food wine but finishes with a touch of grape tannin bitterness.
| 85 | 55 |
New York
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
29,676 |
US
|
This Cabernet has a wonderfully smooth texture. It's tasty and rich in blackberry fruit, with a touch of sweet, savory raisin and lots of exotic spice. Easy to drink this dry wine over the next few years.
| 88 | 35 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
79,276 |
US
|
This rich, concentrated wine shows mountain-like aromas and flavors, such as dried herb and sage. Blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate round out the full-bodied picture.
| 86 | 35 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
106,554 |
Italy
|
In this one-dimensional wine, short-lived sensations of stewed black fruit quickly give way to acrid notes of unsweetened espresso, farmyard, sweat and green coffee beans alongside rough, grainy tannins. A bitterly tannic close leaves the tongue feeling parched.
| 85 | 39 |
Tuscany
|
Sangiovese
|
108,892 |
Italy
|
This is a subdued and somewhat neutral expression of Nebbiolo with measured aromas of black fruit, plum, black currant and moist earth. The wine is definitely more lively in the mouth where it picks up points thanks to its firm disposition and lingering flavors of blackberry and smoke.
| 88 | 95 |
Piedmont
|
Nebbiolo
|
1,729 |
US
|
From a vineyard 1,700 feet above the small town of Corralitos comes this tasty wine that begins with aromas of smoked apple, lemon zest, honeysuckle and sea salt, as well as a struck-match element. The palate shows flavors of fresh apple, chamomile and a dusting of crushed vanilla, all set against a chalky grip.
| 92 | 30 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
108,267 |
US
|
One-dimensional and silky, with candied cherry and raspberry flavors that finish a little sweet.
| 83 | 18 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
117,312 |
Argentina
|
Lean, dusty red-fruit aromas are redolent of nail polish. A grabby palate is chunky and home to syrupy, cloying flavors of medicinal red fruits. Burnt, rubbery notes characterize the finish.
| 81 | 15 |
Mendoza Province
|
Tempranillo
|
54,074 |
France
|
This young, fruity wine is almost ready to drink. Attractive black currant acidity and light tannins t bring a bite to the natural smoothness of the wine. Drink from 2015.
| 85 | 12 |
Bordeaux
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
109,618 |
US
|
Tastes like a cherry-berry fruit drink with lots of acidity, giving it a sweet-sour flavor. At least the alcohol is low.
| 82 | 14 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
17,756 |
US
|
Merlot (44%) takes the lead on this wine followed by Cabernet Franc (29%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (18%), with the balance of blend of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Alluring aromas of black plum, earth, flowers and green herb are followed by generous, palate-coating dark-fruit flavors. It brings a sense of texture that captivates.
| 92 | 74 |
Washington
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
8,506 |
US
|
Sweetly ripe and oaky, with pineapple jam, kiwi, pear and green apple, and notes of vanilla, buttered popcorn and cream. Defines the fruit-forward, buttery style of Chardonnay in a soft, forward way.
| 86 | 30 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
91,194 |
US
|
Easy to see what the winemaker was aiming for with this Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine. Sheer opulence was the goal, and it succeeds. The wine is soft and gentle, with ultrarefined tannins and incredibly ripe, concentrated blackberry jam, blueberry, chocolate and sweet oak flavors. The alcohol is quite high, which gives it a glyceriney sweetness and also precludes aging. Drink now–2014.
| 92 | 140 |
California
|
Red Blend
|
36,247 |
US
|
Showing a light whiff of funk, this seems a bit reductive at first, but opens gracefully with adequate aeration. Black cherry and dark chocolate flavors combine and thread into a medium finish with some of that same earthy character.
| 92 | 85 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
74,879 |
US
|
This wine tastes sweet and grapey, with a softness that becomes cloying and a preponderance of baked flavor.
| 81 | 31 |
California
|
Merlot
|
45,236 |
US
|
Rex Hill makes a wide assortment of Pinots; this sports the black label and is widely available and fruit forward. It's loaded with raspberry and cherry flavors and dusted with a bit of clean earth. There is a typical (for Oregon) streak of Dr. Pepper flavor as well. Overall a nice bottle for immediate enjoyment.
| 90 | 33 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
27,430 |
US
|
This is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 16% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. It shows a nice interplay of fruit and barrel with notes of cocoa, cherry, dry chocolate and toast supported by well-integrated tannins. The mid-palate still needs some time to fully come together but when it does, it will be a beauty.
| 91 | 40 |
Washington
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
5,283 |
US
|
A wish of smoke adds complexity and mystery to bright tangerine, white peach and floral notes on this dry-style Riesling. It's delicate in body, but vibrantly structured, with tart lemon-lime acidity that pierces through ripe stone-fruit flavors on the palate.
| 87 | 13 |
New York
|
Riesling
|
39,594 |
US
|
This is dry, tart in acidity and stimulating in lemongrass and pear flavors. It has a touch of New Zealand-style gooseberry, demonstrating a green-peppercorn-like grassiness. Try pairing it with a goat cheese and thyme omelet for weekend brunch.
| 88 | 13 |
California
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
81,425 |
US
|
There's a palate-warming generosity to this single-vineyard Pinot, a result of its softly balanced texture and the smoothness of new oak. Luxurious flavors of smoky cherries and currants, roasted nuts, molasses and honey taste almost like an energy fruit bar from the health food store. This lovely, supple wine should develop through 2012.
| 90 | 58 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
38,613 |
US
|
An affordable blend that is almost 60% Malbec, the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, Franc and Syrah. It drinks well, smooth and polished, and the rough tannins that can often overtake the fruit in this region have been nicely managed here, pulling the wine into balance. Strawberry and light black cherry, some herb and tar, and good grip for an everyday red.
| 88 | 18 |
Oregon
|
Red Blend
|
108,522 |
France
|
Moving toward the floral side of Sauvignon Blanc, this fruity, rounded wine has ripe acidity, a tangy citrus flavor and a full-bodied feel. It's set to age over several years.
| 90 | 30 |
Loire Valley
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
75,284 |
US
|
Tart cherry and cranberry meet with woody cedar aromas, campfire and nettle on the nose of this widely available bottling. Cherry and strawberry flavors get hit with bittersweet chocolate and pine-cedar touches on the sip.
| 84 | 13 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
81,592 |
Italy
|
Aromas of wood shop and anisette dominate the nose. The palate is evolved, offering prune, pomegranate, vanilla, oak extract and roasted coffee bean but no fruit richness.
| 86 | 40 |
Sicily & Sardinia
|
Red Blend
|
24,888 |
US
|
You'll find savory blackberry, cherry, currant and cola flavors in this dry blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, as well as smoky, oaky notes. The problem is excessive softness. There's no proper structure, so it all collapses in mid-palate.
| 85 | 30 |
California
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
54,469 |
US
|
Churchill makes Pinots in a lighter-bodied style, but they're still elegant and complex. This translucent wine is silky in the mouth, and the raspberry, cherry, and cola flavors are enhanced with brisk acidity. Best Now–2014.
| 88 | 45 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
13,335 |
Italy
|
Aromas of spiced plum, underbrush and exotic spice evolve in the glass. The rich, round palate offers blackberries, black cherries, espresso, licorice and grilled herbs alongside smooth but still chewy tannins. Drink through 2018.
| 90 | 47 |
Tuscany
|
Red Blend
|
76,621 |
France
|
A lovely touch of lemon sponge cake appears on the nose. The palate also plays up to this by uniting notes of sprightly lemon and fresh pastry on the palate. This is light and bright, fresh and creamy with lively mousse. The finish is dry and wonderfully refreshing with lasting lemon notes.
| 91 | 20 |
Alsace
|
Sparkling Blend
|
126,511 |
US
|
The 2008 vintage was cool and resulted in lighter-bodied wines that also were lower in alcohol. That trend benefited wines like this lovely one from Regale. It has a transparent, silky texture, yet is very rich in cherry pie filling, bacon and Indian spices. Feels beautiful and complex now, and should develop bottle nuance over the next six years.
| 92 | 48 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
117,538 |
US
|
Clear and light in color, this is an earthy, stemmy wine that discloses rhubarb, cranberry and black tea, on the more extreme side of tart. Light bodied, it stays fresh on the palate, with some tension and grip, finishing with an additional note of tartness.
| 88 | 32 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
112,782 |
US
|
A rich, savory Zin, brimming with freshly picked flavors of ripe wild red, blue and black berries, cola, sweet kid leather, mocha and tobacco. Fully dry and not too tannic, it's ready to drink now.
| 87 | 20 |
California
|
Zinfandel
|
27,067 |
US
|
Roasted meat, rosemary, peppercorn, dried flower and blackberry notes show on the wondrously gamy nose of this wine. The palate echos that savory style, with generous lamb, char, dark berry and peppercorn flavors.
| 94 | 55 |
California
|
Syrah
|
83,769 |
Spain
|
Smooth, deep aromas of bacon and dark berry form a proper and likable greeting. The palate is tight, with piercing but balanced acidity creating lift and structure. Tastes of bacon, vanilla, raspberry and plum, with cured meat, vanilla and coconut on the finish. Drink now through 2016.
| 91 | 26 |
Northern Spain
|
Tempranillo Blend
|
51,038 |
France
|
A whole host of aromas interest here: black and red cherry, fresh earth, lifted conifer and a touch of mocha. The palate is concentrated and has a lovely texture of starched velvet. This echoes aromatically and has a vein of brightening freshness at its core. There is warmth and a huge generosity of fruit that is utterly moreish.
| 92 | 45 |
Alsace
|
Pinot Noir
|
21,371 |
US
|
This wine is pale pink in color, with aromas suggesting herbs, cherry and red apple. It drinks off dry and is an easy-drinking porch pounder.
| 85 | 12 |
Washington
|
Rosé
|
76,949 |
US
|
This aromatic barrel selection employs multiple clones, from a winery which lays claim to farming more Pinot Noir clones than any in Oregon. Black cherry, cola and spice combine, leading into pinpoint tannins with a pleasing sweetness from the barrel aging. Drink over the next five years.
| 91 | 55 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
51,966 |
US
|
The winery holds back its wines to good effect. There's no sign of fatigue here, just well-integrated complex meaty flavors. It's dusky and dark, with aromas of smoke, tobacco and espresso. Flavors include all of the above around black fruits and slightly gritty tannins. It's dense and delicious and ready to drink.
| 93 | 28 |
Oregon
|
Tempranillo
|
50,002 |
Argentina
|
Norton Reserva is one of Argentina's best Cabernetss for the money. This vintage offers a mineral aroma along with rose petal, baked plum and spiced cherry scents. It feels deep, generous and balanced, with cassis, blackberry, earth and molasses flavors.
| 90 | 18 |
Mendoza Province
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
115,716 |
France
|
This is in Pommery's relatively delicate style, a finely balanced, elegant Champagne. It has some lively acidity; the balance between this and the white fruits and touch of maturity works. Great non-vintage.
| 90 | 42 |
Champagne
|
Champagne Blend
|
110,175 |
US
|
Formerly the deLancellotti vineyard, Silice brings fresh, supple flavors of bright raspberry and cherry fruit. A distinctive ashy stone note forms the bassline, holding the finish firm. It should benefit from another year of bottle age. Or give it a long decant to enjoy now.
| 92 | 70 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
35,830 |
US
|
Coming from one of Washington's premier Riesling sites, it's redolent with peach, mineral and floral notes. It drinks almost completely dry with bright, crisp acids.
| 88 | 16 |
Washington
|
Riesling
|
86,162 |
US
|
A rich, savory Pinot Gris that's just a little sweet, and has a slight fizziness that makes it lively. Rich in citrus, tropical fruit, honeysuckle and vanilla flavors, brightened with brilliant acidity, it shows a buttery smokiness from neutral oak. Drink this refreshing wine now.
| 89 | 18 |
California
|
Pinot Gris
|
31,206 |
Italy
|
Le Serre Nuove presents an intense and harmonious bouquet that is accented by opulent notes of black cherry, chocolate, cinnamon spice, leather and tobacco. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet France and Petit Verdot ends long on the close with enduring density and velvety texture.
| 93 | 60 |
Tuscany
|
Red Blend
|
90,345 |
US
|
This is Chris Gorman's first white wine; it has been babied and it shows. The wild yeast fermentation in 100% new French oak really piles on the rich, butterscotch flavors, along with toast, spice, nutmeg and caramel. But there's fruit to match, powerful and thick, with impressive length and weight.
| 92 | 35 |
Washington
|
Chardonnay
|
146 |
US
|
There's a touch of hot asphalt, pencil lead and miso on the nose of this first vintage from a promising, well-funded project, with dark elderberry fruit and dried dill rounding out the aromas. The palate blends a gamy beef quality with oregano, marjoram, cooked strawberry, baked blackberry and a sesame-oil character.
| 91 | 68 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
117,552 |
Italy
|
Aromas of coffee bean, mocha, plum and damp soil lead the nose. The palate offers toast, espresso, licorice, dried black cherry and tart red currant alongside a backbone of zesty acidity and dusty tannins.
| 88 | 42 |
Piedmont
|
Barbera
|
99,579 |
US
|
You can feel and taste the cool weather during this vintage in the citrusy acids, steely minerals and sleek, streamlined flavors of Meyer lemons and nectarines. Barrel fermentation adds needed richness. Good price for a dry, sophisticated Chardonnay.
| 91 | 24 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
43,746 |
Italy
|
Delicate aromas of wisteria, jasmine and a whiff of white orchard fruit mingle in the glass. The bright palate offers tart Granny Smith apple, green pear and lime alongside racy acidity and a soft mousse.
| 88 | 30 |
Veneto
|
Glera
|
15,370 |
France
|
This Cabernet-dominated wine is elegant, structured with plenty of black currant and berry fruits that give a fresher element. With firm tannins that need to soften, it will age. Drink from 2016.
| 86 | 20 |
Bordeaux
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
48,033 |
US
|
Seared yellow apple, lemon rinds and pressed white flowers show on the nose of this bottling from the pioneering winery, which was recently acquired by the Gallo family. The texture is quite steely with bountiful acidity, but the flavors are a little flat on the sip, where stone fruit and squeezed citrus show.
| 87 | 28 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
128,870 |
Italy
|
This refreshing Pinot Grigio has all its cards in place and offers pretty aromas of peach, Golden Delicious apple, honey and green melon. It tastes fresh and has sweet tones of yellow fruit and honey.
| 86 | 15 |
Veneto
|
Pinot Grigio
|
119,951 |
US
|
This is the Left Bank companion to the winery's La Soeur blend. Here the Cabernet Sauvignon is dominant, with Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot making up the last third. Firm, dark and tight upon opening, it sends up scents of smoke and charcoal, forming a wreath around dense fruit flavors of blueberry and cassis. A young wine, with perhaps a decade or more of life ahead of it.
| 91 | 35 |
Washington
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
117,183 |
US
|
Perfumed aromas of lime leaf, white peach and flowers are followed by an off-dry palate, chock full of stone-fruit flavors. Pair it with spicy Thai food.
| 88 | 9 |
Washington
|
Riesling
|
99,147 |
Argentina
|
Slightly granular smelling and seemingly oversized on the bouquet. In the mouth it folds itself back into standard form, with earthy, jammy flavors of wild berry and spice. Seems a touch heavy and slightly green on the finish, but overall it gets the job done.
| 86 | 13 |
Mendoza Province
|
Merlot
|
88,332 |
France
|
Effectively a Blanc de Noirs, made from 100% Pinot Noir, this fresh wine has weight and richness. It is full, packed with acidity and pink grapefruit flavors that cut through the ripe texture. It is a food wine, rich and full-bodied.
| 90 | 60 |
Champagne
|
Pinot Noir
|
43,853 |
US
|
Crisp red cherry and berry notes on the nose become increasingly ruddy and ripe on the palate of this soft, medium-bodied Merlot. It's pleasantly juicy, but whiffs of ramp and dried savory herbs are a distracting contrast.
| 85 | 17 |
New York
|
Merlot
|
80,333 |
US
|
A big, ripe, voluptuous Zinfandel, packed with flavor. The deliciousness factor of blackberries, cherries, anise and dark chocolate comes at the cost of high alcohol, which limits the wine's elegance but makes it super-drinkable with the richest barbecue imaginable.
| 91 | 26 |
California
|
Zinfandel
|
54,108 |
US
|
The 2006 was really good, but the 2007 is a disappointment. Where that wine was complex, this is simple, tasting of watermelon, cotton candy and LifeSaver cherry flavors that finish watery and sugary.
| 83 | 22 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
45,653 |
US
|
Light, tart and slightly mushroomy, this Pinot might pass for a solid Bourgogne from one of the better négociants. Organically grown grapes add some lightly earthy notes. All in all, quite pleasant.
| 86 | 24 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
88,174 |
US
|
There's a touch of soft cheese rind at first on the nose of this wine from the historic vineyard. It quickly emerges into a gray slate and white rock minerality, followed by warmed pears and apples. It's tightly focused on the steely, tense palate, with lime sorbet and green pear ripeness and a sunny body.
| 93 | 37 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
48,318 |
US
|
Dry, crisp and austere, although it's elegant in its own way. Shows citrus, mineral and lees flavors, with some creamy, buttered toast notes.
| 85 | 23 |
California
|
Chardonnay
|
114,842 |
US
|
Dark in color, soft in structure and rather heavy, this is a good Pinot Noir that doesn't quite rise beyond a drink-me-now polish. It has jammy flavors of cherries, blackberries and mocha. Drink now.
| 87 | 50 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
30,381 |
US
|
Pure Cabernet, ageworthy wine. Right now it is quite tight, somewhat herbal and compact. The fruit is layered, a range from strawberry through cherry and into cassis, and it leads sharply into spicy tannins with a clear edge. This cellarworthy wine will need considerable breathing time; or pop it in the cellar for up to a decade.
| 91 | 54 |
Washington
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
30,298 |
US
|
This is made from declassified barrels originally intended for Stevens 424. It's sharp-edged and spicy, not yet wellintegrated, but substantial, with wild berry flavors and slightly green tannins. A good quaffer, or pair it with a flank steak.
| 87 | 18 |
Washington
|
Red Blend
|
114,766 |
Italy
|
Made of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot, this simple red opens with a whiff of black currant and brown spice. Informal and easygoing in structure, it shows plum and clove flavors on the palate. Drink soon.
| 85 | 13 |
Tuscany
|
Red Blend
|
101,859 |
US
|
From the new Happy Canyon appellation, this wine is so close to being so good. It's dry and rich in acidity, and complex in blackberry, cherry and currant flavors that finish long and sweet. This new 7200 line from Foxen is worth watching over future vintages.
| 89 | 35 |
California
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
1,501 |
US
|
Lush and opulent, this shows complex flavors of cherry compote, raspberry jam, date and exotic spice. Thoroughly dry on the finish, this drinks well right now. It offers a delicacy that's sometimes missing in Santa Lucia Pinot Noirs. From Hess Collection.
| 92 | 32 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
63,204 |
US
|
Erath is on a single-vineyard crusade; the number of different bottlings is downright dizzying. This particular vineyard, just outside of the town of Dundee, produces a relatively soft wine, spicy with pine needles and herbs, and finishing with a distinctly metallic note that flattens out the flavors.
| 87 | 40 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
25,383 |
US
|
This very substantive wine carries rich and complex flavors on a firm and lively frame. It has an exotic, perfumed aroma, and plenty of fruit flavor and firm tannins. The elements of ripe cherries, suave oak and vibrant acidity all support each other for great balance and a long finish.
| 94 | 54 |
California
|
Pinot Noir
|
111,413 |
US
|
One of the better Sangioveses out there, because it avoids the pitfalls of unbalanced flavors and textures. It's a dry, crisply acidic wine that's ripe enough in cherries and cola to satisfy. Good job. The next step is to build in complexity.
| 87 | 35 |
California
|
Sangiovese
|
102,084 |
Italy
|
Made with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, this opens with aromas of black currant and baking spice. The evolved palate provides mature plum, oak and toast alongside gripping, rather drying tannins.
| 87 | 49 |
Tuscany
|
Red Blend
|
53,145 |
US
|
Yellow peach, lemon, Asian pear and citrus peels show on the nose of this bottling by Matt Villard. It's very light and reserved on the palate, which is what makes it refreshing, with flavors of ripe nectarine, pan-seared apple and cider. A sizzle of acidity runs through it.
| 89 | 30 |
California
|
Viognier
|
118,666 |
US
|
Given plenty of time in bottle, this wine is drinking beautifully now, balanced and pillowy in texture. Vanilla-cherry and clove sit atop a note of graham cracker, lingering around smoky oak and a lengthy finish.
| 91 | 80 |
California
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
2,028 |
Italy
|
Aromas of green apples, peach and citrus carry over to palate. The juicy flavors are accompanied by lively acidity that makes this wine very food friendly.
| 87 | 9 |
Northeastern Italy
|
Pinot Grigio
|
24,123 |
US
|
Sweet in fruity oak and soft in structure, this easy wine has flavors of red cherries, raspberries, red currants and vanilla honey. Drink now.
| 85 | 26 |
California
|
Grenache
|
123,184 |
US
|
This opens with an unusual mix of watermelon, strawberry, light herbs and a buttery mouthfeel. It's on the lighter, more delicate side, with a thin finish. But fine for accompanying lighter fare, or simply sipping.
| 85 | 30 |
Oregon
|
Pinot Noir
|
113,915 |
US
|
Sugary-sweet and Porty, with high acidity and flavors of candied blackberries and cherries.
| 81 | 20 |
California
|
Malbec
|
21,857 |
France
|
Coming from the more northerly parts of Burgundy, this is cool Chardonnay, with steel and minerality. It is firmly textured, its apple and quince flavors coming with a more citrus element.
| 86 | 16 |
Burgundy
|
Chardonnay
|
51,239 |
US
|
This Riesling is fruit forward yet simple, with watered-down apricot, lime and orange fruit flavors. If sweetness is your thing, you'll find it here at an everyday price.
| 83 | 8 |
California
|
Riesling
|
85,896 |
France
|
This is a ripe wine, structured with toast, ripe peach, spicy apricot and an attractive citrus juice character. The wine opens warmly in the mouth, but then finishes more crisply, lifted by its acidity.
| 89 | 30 |
Burgundy
|
Chardonnay
|
25,992 |
US
|
This interesting blend pairs 66% Zinfandel from head-trained old vines with 34% Grenache to offer a wine that, though six years old, manages to maintain a youthful freshness. Aromas of pomegranate, underripe strawberry, raspberry and candied rose petals lead into a juicy palate of hibiscus and rose hips. The marjoram spice and slate minerality keep it serious.
| 91 | 35 |
California
|
Red Blend
|
11,299 |
France
|
A subdued nose leads onto a very lively palate dominated by foaming, big and frothy bubbles. There is an edge of bitterness but the fruit flavors are fresh and reminiscent of red apple and forest berries. Drink soon.
| 87 | 32 |
Alsace
|
Pinot Noir
|
51,812 |
US
|
This big, ripe, well-oaked and very firm textured wine could be paired with equally big proteins. It has generous blackberry and black-cherry flavors. Overt tannins give a drying sensation, especially on the finish.
| 86 | 33 |
California
|
Malbec
|
113,469 |
Australia
|
This 95% Grenache rosé is a pale salmon hue. Subtle melon and berry fruit marks the nose, while the palate is medium in body and silky in texture, finishing with mouthwatering acids. Drink now.
| 89 | 20 |
South Australia
|
Rosé
|
40,443 |
US
|
This blend of Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is soft and slightly sweet, like a dessert. Tastes like a melted mélange of blackberry and cherry jam, milk chocolate granola and dusty spices. Drink now.
| 85 | 34 |
California
|
Red Blend
|
38,816 |
France
|
Full in the mouth, this is a ripe wine, showing wood, dark plums and a firm layer of tannins. There is a good black-fruit feel, brought out by the wine's acidity. This is serious and worth aging. Drink from 2017.
| 88 | 16 |
Bordeaux
|
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
|
74,043 |
US
|
This bottling from the family's estate vineyard in the Foxen Canyon area rides the gamy side of the grape, with sizzling lamb crust, rosemary, black pepper and lavender on the nose. Dense elderberry fruit shows on the palate, with touches of asphalt, chopped thyme and more purple flowers. The acidity is balanced, and the tannins are firm but approachable. A touch of vanilla marks the finish.
| 93 | 49 |
California
|
Syrah
|
60,904 |
Australia
|
This is a classically styled Coonawarra Cab, with ample cassis, cedar and mint wrapped up into a balanced, well-proportioned whole. The Katnook style favors silky tannins over power, making this elegant Cabernet one to drink over the next several years.
| 89 | 20 |
South Australia
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
36,109 |
US
|
This blend holds fruit from Olsen and Red Willow vineyards. Aromas start out lightly reduced, followed by notes of stone fruit, spice and mineral. The peach flavors are full bodied, bringing generosity and appeal.
| 89 | 30 |
Washington
|
Viognier
|
94,329 |
US
|
Rich raspberry, cherry and mocha flavors characterize this Grenache, but the mouthfeel is off-balance, with its acids and green tannins sticking out. This exposes the difficulties of making great Grenache in California, even in the Santa Ynez Valley.
| 85 | 33 |
California
|
Grenache
|
117,965 |
US
|
The aromatic intensity takes you quickly to the signature heart of the grape. It's floral and spicy, leading to concentrated flavors of citrus and stone fruits. It's ripe, dry and penetrating.
| 90 | 14 |
Oregon
|
Gewürztraminer
|
49,094 |
US
|
Crisp with acidity and yeasty on the palate with a sourdough tartness, this is a polished bubbly with interesting flavors of limes and strawberries. The mousse is a bit rough. Drink now.
| 87 | 28 |
California
|
Sparkling Blend
|
129,258 |
US
|
Woodspice and vanillin are out in front on the aromas followed by mocha, raspberry and dark fruit. The palate brings lush, concentrated flavors and a lingering finish. It drinks beautifully now sbut should have a long life ahead of it.
| 93 | 52 |
Washington
|
Merlot
|
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