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

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83,403	Spain	Opens with rubber, smoke, leather and coffee aromas, then the fruit comes in on the palate, which is juicy and correct, with tight, fresh red-fruit flavors and notes of ripe tomato and pepper flake. Finishes spicy and dry, with a crispness that'll make it 100% food-friendly.	87	13	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
68,239	Argentina	Foresty plum and berry aromas are spunky and more high toned than dense. This Malbec is fresh with smacking tannins. Lightly herbal berry flavors convey an Old World sense, while this finishes with developed spice and oaky maple notes. Drink through 2024.	91	75	Mendoza Province	Malbec
127,237	US	Bright, crisp red cherry and blackberry flavors drive a refreshing, fruity personality. Touches of nutmeg and vanilla show through, but this is not an oaky wine by any means. It will please a crowd and pair well with a wide variety of foods.	87	40	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
91,017	US	Light, spicy and well made, with pale fruit flavors of strawberry, cranberry and raspberry. Tannins remain stiff and peppery; the fruit does not seem to have the ripeness to fill out the middle, even with more bottle time.	86	24	Washington	Merlot
68,712	US	The Aurora has just a bit more texture and density than its superb companion wine, the Avellana Pinot Noir. Black cherry, cola and baking spice notes are accented with touches of iron filings and slivers of dark chocolate. Thoughtful winemaking is on display here, creating a dense wine that is nonetheless immediately accessible and delicious.	94	100	Oregon	Pinot Noir
88,724	US	This straightforward quaffer has aromas of plum, woodspice, tire rubber and herb. The fruit flavors are elegant in style with some sugar balancing it out.	85	10	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
124,187	US	Lots of red flowers, from roses to hibiscus, show alongside plump candied red cherries, exotic Asian spice, black tea and hearty chaparral herbs on the nose of this bottling. The palate is heavy with bay leaf, thyme and eucalyptus served atop a strawberry-cherry base. It's earthy and herbal, yet redolent with ripeness.	94	60	California	Pinot Noir
106,584	US	If more Americans are drinking wine from a box, it's because of values like this 3L, the equivalent of four regular bottles. The wine is dry, smooth and flavorful, and the blackberries, herbs and spices are pleasant.	85	20	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
102,392	US	There's an oddly sweet-ashy aroma and taste to this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. It comes from the oak, which overpowers the underlying blackberry, cherry and currant fruit flavors.	86	75	California	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
120,485	US	A big, sweet wine, heavy in the mouth, with fabulously ripe blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavors. Bring on the lasagna and cheeseburgers. The blend is Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.	84	14	California	Red Blend
103,653	US	A complex, ageworthy wine that combines contradictions but somehow is complete and wholesome. The cool vintage shows up in the form of green olives and sweet green peas, a taste that's unusual for Oakville but one that works well alongside the more traditional black currants and sweet oak. The tannins are pure Oakville, rich, ripe and dramatically layered. Beautiful in every respect, this 100% Cab will reward cellaring. Begin popping the cork in 2018.	93	85	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
75,520	US	Brooding aromas of blackberry seed, black currant and licorice are followed by a full-bodied palate, with a tight core of dark-fruit flavors supported by fine-grained tannins. It's near irresistible, showing impeccable styling.	93	55	Washington	Merlot
1,205	Italy	This offers aromas suggesting cherries marinated in spirits, underbrush and a whiff of camphor while the firm but rather lean palate offers grilled herb, licorice and a note of sour cherry. Astringent tannins grip the finish.	87	75	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
47,786	Italy	Wild flower, apple and citrus aromas lead the nose. The lean, racy palate offers lime, grapefruit and unripe pear alongside brisk acidity and vivacious effervescence. It finishes crisp and clean.	88	40	Veneto	Glera
98,093	Italy	Loaded with red berry, chopped herb and dark spice aromas, this zesty, medium-bodied red offers dried cherry, raspberry, ground pepper and clove flavors. It's savory but straightforward and not very persistent.	89	55	Tuscany	Sangiovese
14,472	Spain	Heavily roasted, leathery, earthy aromas slightly override the fruit tones. This has a grabby, tannic palate and burnt, herbal, earthy black-fruit flavors. Saltiness and blackened notes are to be found on a clampy finish.	84	10	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
121,973	Italy	This easy Prosecco opens with aromas of honey and peach with a hint of lemon candy or lemon soda on the finish. It's fresh, clean and should be served at informal occasions with friends and close family.	83	9	Veneto	Glera
126,918	US	A dusting of pollen and dusty minerals lends savoriness to this fresh, citrusy Riesling. Off-dry in style, it's cutting and spry, balancing primary tangerine and lemon flavors against lingering earthiness.	87	25	New York	Riesling
58,972	US	Brief skin contact during fermentation gives this appropriately named, single-vineyard (The Benches) rosé it's pretty pale-salmon color. It's immediately appealing, with notes of melon and strawberry, and just a hair off-dry, with a rich, textured feel.	90	15	Washington	Pinot Grigio
128,221	US	Oak aromas are at the fore, with notes of vanilla, toffee, barrel spice and char followed by game and red fruit. The red-fruit and Band-Aid flavors are lighter in style, showing abundant oak accents that persist through the tart finish. It's a surprisingly elegant wine considering the appellation.	87	30	Washington	Syrah
44,719	US	Raspberry and clove characterize the nose on this single-vineyard bottling. The palate kicks off with vibrant black cherry, slips toward black olive on the midpalate and ends with bright acidity on a decent finish.	88	58	California	Pinot Noir
108,159	Argentina	Jammy, reduced aromas of cassis, blueberry and animal hide lead to a juicy, fresh palate that's not too thick or concentrated. Blackberry and blueberry flavors are lightly peppered, while the finish is quick and light for Malbec. This is a new wine that aims at freshness and simple fruit more than power and weight.	88	19	Mendoza Province	Malbec
56,094	France	This wine comes from one parcel that has particularly flinty soil. With a strongly mineral character, it is tight and nervy, needing some time to calm down. The fruit is all there, fresh citrus, apples and green plums, all ready to burst out over the next few months. Drink from 2017.	90	30	Loire Valley	Sauvignon Blanc
73,433	US	Aromas of struck match, seared lemon, roasted apples and a touch of butterscotch prove clean and not overpowering. This is a very straight-ahead Chardonnay, with lemon fruit, chalk and noticeable oak influence.	86	12	California	Chardonnay
96,555	France	Wood-dominated wine, very structured. It is spicy, firmly dry, with juicy black currant fruit behind the wood. Give a year or two for the wood to soften out and the fruit to come forward.	87	19	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
229	US	Not clear what the varietal blend is, but it's like a nice, easy southern Rhône wine. Soft and fruity, it's rich in jammy blackberry, cherry, Mandarin orange, chocolate and anise spice flavors.	85	18	California	Red Blend
40,519	US	This vineyard is known for Pinot Noir, but the cool climate has yielded here a crisp, mouthwatering Riesling. Most California Rieslings have a touch of sweetness, but not this dry one, which accentuates the tartness of the grapefruits and limes. With some complexity, it's a wonderful cocktail sipper to get the evening started.	88	23	California	Riesling
98,872	US	Depends for its appeal largely on oak's vanilla cream and buttered toast flavors, in addition to ripe pineapples and peaches. Made to appeal to the popular style. Could show more nuance and sophistication.	86	26	California	Chardonnay
105,082	US	Complex, flavorful but not too big, this layered wine has aromas like cedar and tobacco, and flavors like black cherry and mint. It offers a medium-full body and velvety texture.	89	24	California	Red Blend
7,763	US	Floral and fleshy, this is a big-boned, concentrated wine. A ripe rendering of apple, pear and peach is spiked in intriguing seasonings of lemongrass and nutmeg.	91	48	California	Chardonnay
52,413	France	Milly-Lamartine is a village in the hills just north-west of Pouilly-Fuissé. Its style is for juicy and fruity wine like this. With hints of minerality, citrus and pear, the wine has a rounded character that is cut with acidity. Drink the wine now.	87	17	Burgundy	Chardonnay
5,161	US	Light strawberry and black cherry fruit is the story here, backed with decent acidity. Tannins are dark and well-structured, so the wine keeps its balance. Though it does not have the weight or depth of Washington Syrahs, or the sweet berry flavors of California, it is soundly made, drinking well, fruit forward, and a good choice for warm weather sipping.	87	23	Oregon	Syrah
50,242	US	Juicy and earthy, this lovely appellation wine is voluptuous with a spicy thread. Blueberry and huckleberry fruit meld seamlessly into savory bites of tree bark and forest as the whole offers length and breadth.	93	48	California	Pinot Noir
76,439	US	From this mighty vineyard hails this full-bodied and intensely robust wine, rich and smooth in sinewy texture and sure-to-please blackberry jam and vanilla bean.	90	125	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
37,994	US	Aromas of strawberries and olallieberries seasoned with mace, allspice and savory woods greet the nose on this blend of Syrah and Grenache by Mark Chesebro, former winemaker for Bernardus. The palate shows black cherry, cedar and tobacco, proving quite flavorful, structured by sticky tannins and a striking acidity.	92	23	California	Rhône-style Red Blend
23,614	US	Refreshingly marked by a tangy acidity, this white is made to please, fermented entirely in stainless steel. It sings in zesty, medium-bodied layers of peach and lime that are fresh and juicy on the palate, yet it somehow maintains some unexpected complexity.	91	15	California	Sauvignon Blanc
49,232	Italy	The bestselling Pinot Grigio on the market is full of forward fruit and balancing acidity. It succeeds in epitomizing why Pinot Grigio is so popular, with its slight spice and crisp, soft, clean and fresh flavors, with just a touch of citrus and lychees.	87	22	Veneto	Pinot Grigio
21,590	US	A flood of delicious, sweet/sour floral and citrus flavors sweeps across the palate, a lush compound of satsuma orange and highlights of honeysuckle, Meyer lemon and apricot. It's a tart and vivid wine, with lovely concentration and no rough edges.	91	23	Washington	Viognier
99,503	US	Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah, with slightly more of the former. It hinges on large swathes of barbecue smokiness and heaping grilled meat, with a baseline of licorice and vanilla-laced tannin that can sometimes overwhelm.	85	30	California	Red Blend
58,572	US	With its slightly sweet notes of pineapple pie, dates and vanilla, this zesty Sauvignon Blanc is nice to sip as a cocktail. It will also pair well with a smoky ham sandwich with Dijon mustard.	85	18	California	Sauvignon Blanc
47,654	US	Barrel-fermented in stainless steel and neutral oak, this aromatic wine rolls into a gorgeous palate loaded with rich fruit flavors of pineapple, grapefruit and Meyer lemon. There's a suggestion of softness to the acids, and a lick of butterscotch runs through the finish. It's a totally engaging wine.	92	30	Oregon	Viognier
41,554	France	Structured and firm, with dense, dry tannins, this wine also has plenty of fruit. Black cherry flavors envelop its dry core, feeling rich and ready to drink from 2021.	88	18	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
100,857	US	Turned earth, coffee grounds, asphalt and dried cherries show on the mushroomy nose of this widely available bottling. Black tea and strong coffee flavors emerge through a thick veil of chunky tannins.	85	16	California	Merlot
55,757	US	This wine is lush with blackberry jam and oak flavors, but high alcohol gives the finish a chili pepper heat.	85	25	California	Merlot
61,190	Italy	This has a charming nose that boasts rose, violet and red berry while the juicy, easy-drinking palate offers ripe wild cherry, chopped mint, white pepper and a hint of star anise. There isn't much complexity but it is savory and balanced, with fresh acidity and supple tannins.	90	23	Tuscany	Sangiovese
52,983	US	This Dundee Hills vineyard makes a cellar-worthy style of Pinot Noir. It takes some breathing time to get past a rather thin start. But it blossoms into a wine that is both deep and tightly wound, tannic and concentrated, with raspberry and cherry fruit accented with coconut. The finish is long and textural.	91	52	Oregon	Pinot Noir
15,949	Spain	Airy and woody on the nose, this textbook Rioja crianza is woody, dry, light and elegant, with a smooth but juicy palate that brings raspberry, plum and brown sugar flavors to the fore. Spice and dry red-fruit flavors meld with juicy acidity on the finish. Drink through 2017.	90	25	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
54,912	Germany	A lacy, sugary veil lends a slightly candied feel to this ripe but light-footed Riesling. The palate is abundant and plush, loaded with sweet apricot, melon and stone fruit flavors balanced by fresh acidity. Enjoy while young.	88	17	Mosel	Riesling
96,446	France	This firmly tannic wine has all the structure of 2010 without the fruit. It's a skeleton without flesh, and it will be unlikely to soften in the coming years.	84	25	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
15,445	US	Dark, rich and full bodied, this wine has great structure and bold, tasty flavors like boysenberry and blackberry. It feels firm and tannic on the palate, but without overdoing it. Generous fruit flavors linger on the finish.	90	14	California	Petite Sirah
89,668	US	Very light aromas of red cherry, rose petal and potpourri barely show on the nose of this bottling. The flavors are very flat, with light cranberry and a touch of licorice.	84	28	California	Grenache
86,781	US	Bone dry, wonderfully fresh and loaded with strawberry and watermelon flavors, hepped up with lightly peppery spice. In short, a perfect summer sipper, chilled and drunk with picnic foods, preferably outdoors.	86	14	Oregon	Rosé
106,045	US	Not as full bodied as the tall bottle might indicate, this is instead a restrained, not-so-ripe wine that has an appetizing dryness, firm tannins and supportive acidity. It smells and tastes like dried cherries and cranberries, with a slightly astringent mouthfeel that will wash down rich foods well.	87	23	California	Red Blend
127,329	US	Made from a predominance of Pinot Noir, with 8% Chardonnay, this is a full-bodied, creamy-thick sparkler. Its bouquet mixes shy white peach and strawberry-vanilla, elements that follow on the palate.	88	22	California	Sparkling Blend
38,615	US	A quick sniff and you're converted to this cool, refreshing white wine. The aromas carry the promise of citrus rind and sea salt; that tangy character livens up the cool fruit flavors also. Aged in stainless and neutral oak, just enough to soften up the midpalate while retaining its crisp definition.	88	14	Washington	Viognier
2,684	Italy	This muscular Amarone has an almost overripe fragrance, along with chocolate and vanilla notes. The alcohol is forward on the palate, but it also delivers sweet plum, prune and black pepper flavor, with hints of vanilla and coffee. This is direct and powerfully structured.	90	125	Veneto	Red Blend
26,679	US	A beautiful Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend, albeit a very young one that would be a shame to drink too early. The score indicates its current drinkability, but that could heighten over the next 6–8 years. Shows a very firm tannic structure, with luscious black currant flavors that grow richer as the wine warms up in the glass.	91	49	California	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
100,782	US	This is a very dark wine from the Kama Sutra-inspired winery, with aromas of creosote and blueberry. The flavors are quite thick with blackberry juice, balanced with pangs of acidity yet finishing on the soft side.	89	52	California	Red Blend
100,500	US	Stony lemon and a twist or two of grass dot zesty acidity in this clean, crisp and focused white, sure to be a pleasurable quaffer.	88	17	California	Sauvignon Blanc
57,074	US	There is an opulence of ripe, black fruit in this Pinot, a selection from various vineyard sources throughout the appellation. Floral in violet and rose, it offers rich cardamom-cinnamon spice and a balanced taste of cola and jam.	90	75	California	Pinot Noir
113,355	Italy	This is a very informal and easygoing red table wine that would taste great with pizza. It opens with a bright ruby color and shows aromas of cherry, raspberry and toasted almond.	85	10	Tuscany	Red Blend
40,441	US	In 2008, Januik made a single-vineyard Syrah from Lewis Vineyard fruit; now the winery has sourced fruit from Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, one of the superstar spots on Red Mountain. A compact wine that snaps right into focus, this offers varietal flavors of fig, berry and plum. A streak of smooth chocolate weaves through the finish, along with a hint of red licorice and underlying slate-like minerality.	92	35	Washington	Syrah
91,400	US	McManis excels at making good wines at competitive prices and this is a prime example. It's smooth, easy-drinking Pinot Noir, with cherry-vanilla layers from start to finish. Pair with roast chicken, turkey meat loaf or simple burgers; a nice quaff at a nice price.	86	11	California	Pinot Noir
101,029	US	Oaky aromas like smoked bacon and rich, fruity flavors give this wine a lot of personality. It has a soft, thick texture and a hint of sweetness that rounds it out.	83	25	California	Red Blend
58,511	US	This blend of 55% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 6% Counoise offers boisterous yet elegant aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and dried violet that are met with hints of crushed marjoram and white pepper. Once sipped, mulberry and exotic plum flavors mesh with wild mint on a brooding yet bright and fresh palate.	92	25	California	Rhône-style Red Blend
111,305	France	This is a light and fruity wine with red-currant fruit and a crisp texture. Coteaux Bourguignons is one of the Burgundy regional appellations that offers, as here, bright fruity wines that are ready to drink young.	85	13	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
30,587	US	For the first time this reserve-level Gamache Cabernet includes grapes from the Ciel du Cheval vineyard as well as both the Champoux and estate vineyards. It's 100% varietal, drawing upon equal portions of fruit from all three, and it's a magnificent combination. Powerful, sleek, dense and textural, the wine explodes from the glass, muscular and thick with black fruits and ripe tannins. Highlights of black tea, espresso and smoke add layers of interest to a lengthy finish.	93	55	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
49,367	Germany	Delicate and racy, yet intensely penetrating with peach and lemon flavors, this off-dry Riesling achieves satisfying balance. The palate is smooth and finishes long on a sultry smoke tone.	89	16	Mosel	Riesling
44,679	France	Made by the same team as neighboring Château Chasse-Spleen, the wine from this 17-acre estate is fruity, with the potential for a smooth texture and rich fruit. The wine has spice, juicy black currants and a delicious aftertaste. Drink from 2021.	91	35	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
128,057	US	Swathes of evergreen lend elegance to this piercing, steel-toned Riesling. On the palate, touches of honey lend a sunny sweetness to cutting lemon and lime flavors. A slick of honeycomb extends the finish.	88	25	New York	Riesling
66,784	Spain	Plum and candied berry aromas come with a touch of horseradish and chemical harshness. Chunky, plump and short on crispness, this tastes of plum, berry and salt. A bready tasting finish runs low on acidity and fruit.	85	15	Northern Spain	Rosé
72,602	France	A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine, which reveals great structure to go with its black berry fruits. American Daren Miller, married to a Bordeaux native, has been involved in the restoration of this property in the Médoc, producing a classic wine, that pays great respect to its origins.	89	31	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
127,496	Italy	A light, lemony, refreshing quaff. Zippy, citrusy and clean, with a tart, malic finish, this is made to whet your summertime appetite.	85	12	Northeastern Italy	Pinot Grigio
69,588	US	Planky and a bit tart, this Zin hails from 45-year-old vines and is soft and suggestively herbal.	83	17	California	Zinfandel
82,244	US	An oaky, ripe style of California Chardonnay, this tastes like a dessert pastry of citrus and tropical fruits, vanilla wafer and sugar. Brisk acidity goes a long way toward providing balance.	86	49	California	Chardonnay
108,841	US	Slightly herbal aromas and generous, almost chocolaty fruit flavors make for a mouth-filling wine. It is full bodied, moderately tannic, and nicely dry despite the bold fruit character.	87	25	California	Red Blend
69,913	France	This wine has fresh acidity and attractive black currant fruit flavors. They are given a hard ride by the dark and bitter tannins and dry texture. This is a Carreau family wine.	83	14	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
39,543	US	From two vineyards located in the warmer part of Santa Ynez Valley, this Sauvignon Blanc was mostly fermented in stainless steel, with a portion in neutal oak. The result is a nice, rich and creamy wine, slightly sweet in citrus, apricot and vanilla bean flavors, and balanced with crisp acidity.	87	12	California	Sauvignon Blanc
83,315	Italy	Sour berry, rose, and chopped herb aromas follow through to the full-bodied palate along with black raspberry, licorice and a hint of mocha. Firm, ripe tannins provide the framework while a balsamic closes the finish. Drink 2018–2031.	92	65	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
73,987	Italy	This represents a debut vintage from a brand new estate in a little-known corner of southern Tuscany made with consultant Michel Rolland. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and the results are savory and delicious, with lingering tones of blackberry, rum cake, spice and leather.	95	175	Tuscany	Red Blend
118,590	US	Honoring the 40th vintage for these vines, planted at Tualatin Estate in 1973, this elegant and subtle wine shows pinpoint varietal character. It charms immediately with scents of dusty baking spices and cherry pie. Flavors follow into a graceful and proportionate finish.	90	45	Oregon	Pinot Noir
12,890	US	This is a big, tannic, midnight black Cabernet, rude in youth and barely drinkable. The tannins are powerful enough to lock down the palate. The grapes, grown in Calistoga, are very ripe in blackberries, currants and dark chocolate, but those tannins are stubbornly astringent. Almost old-fashioned in toughness despite very high alcohol, it's a curiosity that seems likely to develop in the cellar, but with so little evidence of past vintages, all bets are off.	91	125	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
65,489	US	Kunde has a remarkable consistency with their estate Viognier, and the ‘06 shows off the variety at its best. The wine is fully dry and very crisp, and avoids over-the-top flavors in favor of yellow citrus fruits, dates and spices. Try as an alternative to a rich Sauvignon Blanc.	90	24	California	Viognier
18,357	Italy	This straightforward, robust Rosso offers aromas of espresso, underbrush, and black berries. The warm, accessible palate delivers crushed black cherry accented with notes of baking spices and licorice. Enjoy now to capture freshness.	87	24	Tuscany	Sangiovese
121,704	US	Underripe raspberry, green-olive, dewy herbs, green-peppercorn and cardamom aromas show on the herbaceous nose. All of those elements are interwoven on the sip, where a core of fruit punch is laced by bay leaf, kalamata olive, bergamot and Christmas spice that persist deep into the finish.	93	50	California	Pinot Noir
24,010	Spain	Lush, composed and fresh on the bouquet, with blackberry and perfect prune aromas. This is mouthfilling and smooth, with a firm, flush tannic structure and flavors of coconut, lemon rind, herbal black fruit and red berry. It's long and supple late, and it's arguably one of the best Cabernet Sauvignons you'll find from Spain and Navarra.	92	50	Northern Spain	Red Blend
16,833	Italy	Clean fresh-berry aromas lead into a lean, leathery palate with tart cherry fruit and tight, astringent tannins. It isn't a bad wine; but it's definitely lean as a wisp and drying. Undoubtedly it will work best with food.	83	11	Tuscany	Sangiovese
79,261	US	Approachable, ripe and round, this white celebrates full-figured baked apple and crème brûlée notions, with additional vanilla notes.	86	26	California	Chardonnay
128,201	US	Initially savory tones of bramble and dried herb dissipate to reveal delicate floral and raspberry aromas on this refreshing Pinot Noir rosé. Dry in style with crisp, cutting acidity, it's a versatile and thirst quenching summer quaffer.	87	15	New York	Pinot Noir
54,221	US	A rose garden's worth of aromas lift out of the glass in this hearty, full-bodied red, the peppery tannins somewhat grippy on the palate before settling down. Blackberry punches through on the palate, given additional color and lift from the 5% Petit Verdot.	87	25	California	Cabernet Franc
16,687	US	Lemon peel and citrus granita decorate the nose on this light and icy wine that shows very little herbaciousness. The flavors are simple and easy, with green apples, limeade and a decent energy.	85	18	California	Sauvignon Blanc
111,444	US	Made in the popular style, this Chardonnay features buttered popcorn, pineapple jam and buttered toast flavors. Turns cloyingly sweet on the finish.	82	13	California	Chardonnay
112,837	US	An almost overpowering fragrance greets the nose on this bottling, with scents of lime and pear blossoms, honeysuckle, jasmine and peach sorbet. The palate is very citrus-driven, with oranges and tangerine skin, proving quite sour and tart for such a ripe introduction.	86	45	California	Chardonnay
21,058	US	This Cab may be in a bit of a dip. It's awkward, with a sharp, edgy mouthfeel, and as the wine ages, raisin notes creep forward. Still, kudos to Ehret for holding the wine back for so long, as it does possess a certain complexity.	87	34	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
105,474	US	Nicely aromatic, this offers scents and follow-up flavors of cherry cola, with a dusting of sweet hay. It's authoritative without being over-amped—the classic iron fist in the velvet glove. Notes of earth and iron add interest to the finish.	90	20	Oregon	Pinot Noir
126,674	France	A jammy wine it has ripe red berry fruits, soft tannins and a red plum jelly flavor. It will age quickly, so drink from 2016.	84	19	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
56,449	US	Sprightly and delicious, with grapefruit, fig, Meyer lemon and apricot flavors made even brighter by vibrant acidity. This elegant SB will be delicious with a salad of bitter greens, figs, chèvre and grilled shrimp.	91	18	California	Sauvignon Blanc
115,641	France	This full, ripe wine offers rich apple and pear flavors as well as considerable acidity. The wine is concentrated in citrus and green fruits which complement each other and add to the rich character. Drink from the end of 2017.	91	30	Loire Valley	Sauvignon Blanc
19,319	US	Blending distinction with sheer pleasure, the bouquet opens with scents of green, black, and Kalamata olives, sage, forest floor and slate. Those aromas translate remarkably to the palate, which is a potpourri of dried herbs and wet earth. There are barely any overt fruit characteristics, and the savory, sophisticated result is simply delicious.	94	50	California	Pinot Noir
84,115	US	A significant price drop and a riper vintage make this a fine, every day go-to Pinot Gris. Apple and pear fruit, spiced up with cinnamon highlights, lead into a clean finish. Drink it young.	87	13	Oregon	Pinot Gris

83,403

Spain

Opens with rubber, smoke, leather and coffee aromas, then the fruit comes in on the palate, which is juicy and correct, with tight, fresh red-fruit flavors and notes of ripe tomato and pepper flake. Finishes spicy and dry, with a crispness that'll make it 100% food-friendly.

87

13

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

68,239

Argentina

Foresty plum and berry aromas are spunky and more high toned than dense. This Malbec is fresh with smacking tannins. Lightly herbal berry flavors convey an Old World sense, while this finishes with developed spice and oaky maple notes. Drink through 2024.

91

75

Mendoza Province

Malbec

127,237

US

Bright, crisp red cherry and blackberry flavors drive a refreshing, fruity personality. Touches of nutmeg and vanilla show through, but this is not an oaky wine by any means. It will please a crowd and pair well with a wide variety of foods.

87

40

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

91,017

US

Light, spicy and well made, with pale fruit flavors of strawberry, cranberry and raspberry. Tannins remain stiff and peppery; the fruit does not seem to have the ripeness to fill out the middle, even with more bottle time.

86

24

Washington

Merlot

68,712

US

The Aurora has just a bit more texture and density than its superb companion wine, the Avellana Pinot Noir. Black cherry, cola and baking spice notes are accented with touches of iron filings and slivers of dark chocolate. Thoughtful winemaking is on display here, creating a dense wine that is nonetheless immediately accessible and delicious.

94

100

Oregon

Pinot Noir

88,724

US

This straightforward quaffer has aromas of plum, woodspice, tire rubber and herb. The fruit flavors are elegant in style with some sugar balancing it out.

85

10

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

124,187

US

Lots of red flowers, from roses to hibiscus, show alongside plump candied red cherries, exotic Asian spice, black tea and hearty chaparral herbs on the nose of this bottling. The palate is heavy with bay leaf, thyme and eucalyptus served atop a strawberry-cherry base. It's earthy and herbal, yet redolent with ripeness.

94

60

California

Pinot Noir

106,584

US

If more Americans are drinking wine from a box, it's because of values like this 3L, the equivalent of four regular bottles. The wine is dry, smooth and flavorful, and the blackberries, herbs and spices are pleasant.

85

20

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

102,392

US

There's an oddly sweet-ashy aroma and taste to this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. It comes from the oak, which overpowers the underlying blackberry, cherry and currant fruit flavors.

86

75

California

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

120,485

US

A big, sweet wine, heavy in the mouth, with fabulously ripe blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavors. Bring on the lasagna and cheeseburgers. The blend is Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.

84

14

California

Red Blend

103,653

US

A complex, ageworthy wine that combines contradictions but somehow is complete and wholesome. The cool vintage shows up in the form of green olives and sweet green peas, a taste that's unusual for Oakville but one that works well alongside the more traditional black currants and sweet oak. The tannins are pure Oakville, rich, ripe and dramatically layered. Beautiful in every respect, this 100% Cab will reward cellaring. Begin popping the cork in 2018.

93

85

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

75,520

US

Brooding aromas of blackberry seed, black currant and licorice are followed by a full-bodied palate, with a tight core of dark-fruit flavors supported by fine-grained tannins. It's near irresistible, showing impeccable styling.

93

55

Washington

Merlot

1,205

Italy

This offers aromas suggesting cherries marinated in spirits, underbrush and a whiff of camphor while the firm but rather lean palate offers grilled herb, licorice and a note of sour cherry. Astringent tannins grip the finish.

87

75

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

47,786

Italy

Wild flower, apple and citrus aromas lead the nose. The lean, racy palate offers lime, grapefruit and unripe pear alongside brisk acidity and vivacious effervescence. It finishes crisp and clean.

88

40

Veneto

Glera

98,093

Italy

Loaded with red berry, chopped herb and dark spice aromas, this zesty, medium-bodied red offers dried cherry, raspberry, ground pepper and clove flavors. It's savory but straightforward and not very persistent.

89

55

Tuscany

Sangiovese

14,472

Spain

Heavily roasted, leathery, earthy aromas slightly override the fruit tones. This has a grabby, tannic palate and burnt, herbal, earthy black-fruit flavors. Saltiness and blackened notes are to be found on a clampy finish.

84

10

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

121,973

Italy

This easy Prosecco opens with aromas of honey and peach with a hint of lemon candy or lemon soda on the finish. It's fresh, clean and should be served at informal occasions with friends and close family.

83

9

Veneto

Glera

126,918

US

A dusting of pollen and dusty minerals lends savoriness to this fresh, citrusy Riesling. Off-dry in style, it's cutting and spry, balancing primary tangerine and lemon flavors against lingering earthiness.

87

25

New York

Riesling

58,972

US

Brief skin contact during fermentation gives this appropriately named, single-vineyard (The Benches) rosé it's pretty pale-salmon color. It's immediately appealing, with notes of melon and strawberry, and just a hair off-dry, with a rich, textured feel.

90

15

Washington

Pinot Grigio

128,221

US

Oak aromas are at the fore, with notes of vanilla, toffee, barrel spice and char followed by game and red fruit. The red-fruit and Band-Aid flavors are lighter in style, showing abundant oak accents that persist through the tart finish. It's a surprisingly elegant wine considering the appellation.

87

30

Washington

Syrah

44,719

US

Raspberry and clove characterize the nose on this single-vineyard bottling. The palate kicks off with vibrant black cherry, slips toward black olive on the midpalate and ends with bright acidity on a decent finish.

88

58

California

Pinot Noir

108,159

Argentina

Jammy, reduced aromas of cassis, blueberry and animal hide lead to a juicy, fresh palate that's not too thick or concentrated. Blackberry and blueberry flavors are lightly peppered, while the finish is quick and light for Malbec. This is a new wine that aims at freshness and simple fruit more than power and weight.

88

19

Mendoza Province

Malbec

56,094

France

This wine comes from one parcel that has particularly flinty soil. With a strongly mineral character, it is tight and nervy, needing some time to calm down. The fruit is all there, fresh citrus, apples and green plums, all ready to burst out over the next few months. Drink from 2017.

90

30

Loire Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

73,433

US

Aromas of struck match, seared lemon, roasted apples and a touch of butterscotch prove clean and not overpowering. This is a very straight-ahead Chardonnay, with lemon fruit, chalk and noticeable oak influence.

86

12

California

Chardonnay

96,555

France

Wood-dominated wine, very structured. It is spicy, firmly dry, with juicy black currant fruit behind the wood. Give a year or two for the wood to soften out and the fruit to come forward.

87

19

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

229

US

Not clear what the varietal blend is, but it's like a nice, easy southern Rhône wine. Soft and fruity, it's rich in jammy blackberry, cherry, Mandarin orange, chocolate and anise spice flavors.

85

18

California

Red Blend

40,519

US

This vineyard is known for Pinot Noir, but the cool climate has yielded here a crisp, mouthwatering Riesling. Most California Rieslings have a touch of sweetness, but not this dry one, which accentuates the tartness of the grapefruits and limes. With some complexity, it's a wonderful cocktail sipper to get the evening started.

88

23

California

Riesling

98,872

US

Depends for its appeal largely on oak's vanilla cream and buttered toast flavors, in addition to ripe pineapples and peaches. Made to appeal to the popular style. Could show more nuance and sophistication.

86

26

California

Chardonnay

105,082

US

Complex, flavorful but not too big, this layered wine has aromas like cedar and tobacco, and flavors like black cherry and mint. It offers a medium-full body and velvety texture.

89

24

California

Red Blend

7,763

US

Floral and fleshy, this is a big-boned, concentrated wine. A ripe rendering of apple, pear and peach is spiked in intriguing seasonings of lemongrass and nutmeg.

91

48

California

Chardonnay

52,413

France

Milly-Lamartine is a village in the hills just north-west of Pouilly-Fuissé. Its style is for juicy and fruity wine like this. With hints of minerality, citrus and pear, the wine has a rounded character that is cut with acidity. Drink the wine now.

87

17

Burgundy

Chardonnay

5,161

US

Light strawberry and black cherry fruit is the story here, backed with decent acidity. Tannins are dark and well-structured, so the wine keeps its balance. Though it does not have the weight or depth of Washington Syrahs, or the sweet berry flavors of California, it is soundly made, drinking well, fruit forward, and a good choice for warm weather sipping.

87

23

Oregon

Syrah

50,242

US

Juicy and earthy, this lovely appellation wine is voluptuous with a spicy thread. Blueberry and huckleberry fruit meld seamlessly into savory bites of tree bark and forest as the whole offers length and breadth.

93

48

California

Pinot Noir

76,439

US

From this mighty vineyard hails this full-bodied and intensely robust wine, rich and smooth in sinewy texture and sure-to-please blackberry jam and vanilla bean.

90

125

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

37,994

US

Aromas of strawberries and olallieberries seasoned with mace, allspice and savory woods greet the nose on this blend of Syrah and Grenache by Mark Chesebro, former winemaker for Bernardus. The palate shows black cherry, cedar and tobacco, proving quite flavorful, structured by sticky tannins and a striking acidity.

92

23

California

Rhône-style Red Blend

23,614

US

Refreshingly marked by a tangy acidity, this white is made to please, fermented entirely in stainless steel. It sings in zesty, medium-bodied layers of peach and lime that are fresh and juicy on the palate, yet it somehow maintains some unexpected complexity.

91

15

California

Sauvignon Blanc

49,232

Italy

The bestselling Pinot Grigio on the market is full of forward fruit and balancing acidity. It succeeds in epitomizing why Pinot Grigio is so popular, with its slight spice and crisp, soft, clean and fresh flavors, with just a touch of citrus and lychees.

87

22

Veneto

Pinot Grigio

21,590

US

A flood of delicious, sweet/sour floral and citrus flavors sweeps across the palate, a lush compound of satsuma orange and highlights of honeysuckle, Meyer lemon and apricot. It's a tart and vivid wine, with lovely concentration and no rough edges.

91

23

Washington

Viognier

99,503

US

Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah, with slightly more of the former. It hinges on large swathes of barbecue smokiness and heaping grilled meat, with a baseline of licorice and vanilla-laced tannin that can sometimes overwhelm.

85

30

California

Red Blend

58,572

US

With its slightly sweet notes of pineapple pie, dates and vanilla, this zesty Sauvignon Blanc is nice to sip as a cocktail. It will also pair well with a smoky ham sandwich with Dijon mustard.

85

18

California

Sauvignon Blanc

47,654

US

Barrel-fermented in stainless steel and neutral oak, this aromatic wine rolls into a gorgeous palate loaded with rich fruit flavors of pineapple, grapefruit and Meyer lemon. There's a suggestion of softness to the acids, and a lick of butterscotch runs through the finish. It's a totally engaging wine.

92

30

Oregon

Viognier

41,554

France

Structured and firm, with dense, dry tannins, this wine also has plenty of fruit. Black cherry flavors envelop its dry core, feeling rich and ready to drink from 2021.

88

18

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

100,857

US

Turned earth, coffee grounds, asphalt and dried cherries show on the mushroomy nose of this widely available bottling. Black tea and strong coffee flavors emerge through a thick veil of chunky tannins.

85

16

California

Merlot

55,757

US

This wine is lush with blackberry jam and oak flavors, but high alcohol gives the finish a chili pepper heat.

85

25

California

Merlot

61,190

Italy

This has a charming nose that boasts rose, violet and red berry while the juicy, easy-drinking palate offers ripe wild cherry, chopped mint, white pepper and a hint of star anise. There isn't much complexity but it is savory and balanced, with fresh acidity and supple tannins.

90

23

Tuscany

Sangiovese

52,983

US

This Dundee Hills vineyard makes a cellar-worthy style of Pinot Noir. It takes some breathing time to get past a rather thin start. But it blossoms into a wine that is both deep and tightly wound, tannic and concentrated, with raspberry and cherry fruit accented with coconut. The finish is long and textural.

91

52

Oregon

Pinot Noir

15,949

Spain

Airy and woody on the nose, this textbook Rioja crianza is woody, dry, light and elegant, with a smooth but juicy palate that brings raspberry, plum and brown sugar flavors to the fore. Spice and dry red-fruit flavors meld with juicy acidity on the finish. Drink through 2017.

90

25

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

54,912

Germany

A lacy, sugary veil lends a slightly candied feel to this ripe but light-footed Riesling. The palate is abundant and plush, loaded with sweet apricot, melon and stone fruit flavors balanced by fresh acidity. Enjoy while young.

88

17

Mosel

Riesling

96,446

France

This firmly tannic wine has all the structure of 2010 without the fruit. It's a skeleton without flesh, and it will be unlikely to soften in the coming years.

84

25

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

15,445

US

Dark, rich and full bodied, this wine has great structure and bold, tasty flavors like boysenberry and blackberry. It feels firm and tannic on the palate, but without overdoing it. Generous fruit flavors linger on the finish.

90

14

California

Petite Sirah

89,668

US

Very light aromas of red cherry, rose petal and potpourri barely show on the nose of this bottling. The flavors are very flat, with light cranberry and a touch of licorice.

84

28

California

Grenache

86,781

US

Bone dry, wonderfully fresh and loaded with strawberry and watermelon flavors, hepped up with lightly peppery spice. In short, a perfect summer sipper, chilled and drunk with picnic foods, preferably outdoors.

86

14

Oregon

Rosé

106,045

US

Not as full bodied as the tall bottle might indicate, this is instead a restrained, not-so-ripe wine that has an appetizing dryness, firm tannins and supportive acidity. It smells and tastes like dried cherries and cranberries, with a slightly astringent mouthfeel that will wash down rich foods well.

87

23

California

Red Blend

127,329

US

Made from a predominance of Pinot Noir, with 8% Chardonnay, this is a full-bodied, creamy-thick sparkler. Its bouquet mixes shy white peach and strawberry-vanilla, elements that follow on the palate.

88

22

California

Sparkling Blend

38,615

US

A quick sniff and you're converted to this cool, refreshing white wine. The aromas carry the promise of citrus rind and sea salt; that tangy character livens up the cool fruit flavors also. Aged in stainless and neutral oak, just enough to soften up the midpalate while retaining its crisp definition.

88

14

Washington

Viognier

2,684

Italy

This muscular Amarone has an almost overripe fragrance, along with chocolate and vanilla notes. The alcohol is forward on the palate, but it also delivers sweet plum, prune and black pepper flavor, with hints of vanilla and coffee. This is direct and powerfully structured.

90

125

Veneto

Red Blend

26,679

US

A beautiful Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend, albeit a very young one that would be a shame to drink too early. The score indicates its current drinkability, but that could heighten over the next 6–8 years. Shows a very firm tannic structure, with luscious black currant flavors that grow richer as the wine warms up in the glass.

91

49

California

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

100,782

US

This is a very dark wine from the Kama Sutra-inspired winery, with aromas of creosote and blueberry. The flavors are quite thick with blackberry juice, balanced with pangs of acidity yet finishing on the soft side.

89

52

California

Red Blend

100,500

US

Stony lemon and a twist or two of grass dot zesty acidity in this clean, crisp and focused white, sure to be a pleasurable quaffer.

88

17

California

Sauvignon Blanc

57,074

US

There is an opulence of ripe, black fruit in this Pinot, a selection from various vineyard sources throughout the appellation. Floral in violet and rose, it offers rich cardamom-cinnamon spice and a balanced taste of cola and jam.

90

75

California

Pinot Noir

113,355

Italy

This is a very informal and easygoing red table wine that would taste great with pizza. It opens with a bright ruby color and shows aromas of cherry, raspberry and toasted almond.

85

10

Tuscany

Red Blend

40,441

US

In 2008, Januik made a single-vineyard Syrah from Lewis Vineyard fruit; now the winery has sourced fruit from Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, one of the superstar spots on Red Mountain. A compact wine that snaps right into focus, this offers varietal flavors of fig, berry and plum. A streak of smooth chocolate weaves through the finish, along with a hint of red licorice and underlying slate-like minerality.

92

35

Washington

Syrah

91,400

US

McManis excels at making good wines at competitive prices and this is a prime example. It's smooth, easy-drinking Pinot Noir, with cherry-vanilla layers from start to finish. Pair with roast chicken, turkey meat loaf or simple burgers; a nice quaff at a nice price.

86

11

California

Pinot Noir

101,029

US

Oaky aromas like smoked bacon and rich, fruity flavors give this wine a lot of personality. It has a soft, thick texture and a hint of sweetness that rounds it out.

83

25

California

Red Blend

58,511

US

This blend of 55% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 6% Counoise offers boisterous yet elegant aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and dried violet that are met with hints of crushed marjoram and white pepper. Once sipped, mulberry and exotic plum flavors mesh with wild mint on a brooding yet bright and fresh palate.

92

25

California

Rhône-style Red Blend

111,305

France

This is a light and fruity wine with red-currant fruit and a crisp texture. Coteaux Bourguignons is one of the Burgundy regional appellations that offers, as here, bright fruity wines that are ready to drink young.

85

13

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

30,587

US

For the first time this reserve-level Gamache Cabernet includes grapes from the Ciel du Cheval vineyard as well as both the Champoux and estate vineyards. It's 100% varietal, drawing upon equal portions of fruit from all three, and it's a magnificent combination. Powerful, sleek, dense and textural, the wine explodes from the glass, muscular and thick with black fruits and ripe tannins. Highlights of black tea, espresso and smoke add layers of interest to a lengthy finish.

93

55

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

49,367

Germany

Delicate and racy, yet intensely penetrating with peach and lemon flavors, this off-dry Riesling achieves satisfying balance. The palate is smooth and finishes long on a sultry smoke tone.

89

16

Mosel

Riesling

44,679

France

Made by the same team as neighboring Château Chasse-Spleen, the wine from this 17-acre estate is fruity, with the potential for a smooth texture and rich fruit. The wine has spice, juicy black currants and a delicious aftertaste. Drink from 2021.

91

35

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

128,057

US

Swathes of evergreen lend elegance to this piercing, steel-toned Riesling. On the palate, touches of honey lend a sunny sweetness to cutting lemon and lime flavors. A slick of honeycomb extends the finish.

88

25

New York

Riesling

66,784

Spain

Plum and candied berry aromas come with a touch of horseradish and chemical harshness. Chunky, plump and short on crispness, this tastes of plum, berry and salt. A bready tasting finish runs low on acidity and fruit.

85

15

Northern Spain

Rosé

72,602

France

A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine, which reveals great structure to go with its black berry fruits. American Daren Miller, married to a Bordeaux native, has been involved in the restoration of this property in the Médoc, producing a classic wine, that pays great respect to its origins.

89

31

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

127,496

Italy

A light, lemony, refreshing quaff. Zippy, citrusy and clean, with a tart, malic finish, this is made to whet your summertime appetite.

85

12

Northeastern Italy

Pinot Grigio

69,588

US

Planky and a bit tart, this Zin hails from 45-year-old vines and is soft and suggestively herbal.

83

17

California

Zinfandel

82,244

US

An oaky, ripe style of California Chardonnay, this tastes like a dessert pastry of citrus and tropical fruits, vanilla wafer and sugar. Brisk acidity goes a long way toward providing balance.

86

49

California

Chardonnay

108,841

US

Slightly herbal aromas and generous, almost chocolaty fruit flavors make for a mouth-filling wine. It is full bodied, moderately tannic, and nicely dry despite the bold fruit character.

87

25

California

Red Blend

69,913

France

This wine has fresh acidity and attractive black currant fruit flavors. They are given a hard ride by the dark and bitter tannins and dry texture. This is a Carreau family wine.

83

14

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

39,543

US

From two vineyards located in the warmer part of Santa Ynez Valley, this Sauvignon Blanc was mostly fermented in stainless steel, with a portion in neutal oak. The result is a nice, rich and creamy wine, slightly sweet in citrus, apricot and vanilla bean flavors, and balanced with crisp acidity.

87

12

California

Sauvignon Blanc

83,315

Italy

Sour berry, rose, and chopped herb aromas follow through to the full-bodied palate along with black raspberry, licorice and a hint of mocha. Firm, ripe tannins provide the framework while a balsamic closes the finish. Drink 2018–2031.

92

65

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

73,987

Italy

This represents a debut vintage from a brand new estate in a little-known corner of southern Tuscany made with consultant Michel Rolland. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and the results are savory and delicious, with lingering tones of blackberry, rum cake, spice and leather.

95

175

Tuscany

Red Blend

118,590

US

Honoring the 40th vintage for these vines, planted at Tualatin Estate in 1973, this elegant and subtle wine shows pinpoint varietal character. It charms immediately with scents of dusty baking spices and cherry pie. Flavors follow into a graceful and proportionate finish.

90

45

Oregon

Pinot Noir

12,890

US

This is a big, tannic, midnight black Cabernet, rude in youth and barely drinkable. The tannins are powerful enough to lock down the palate. The grapes, grown in Calistoga, are very ripe in blackberries, currants and dark chocolate, but those tannins are stubbornly astringent. Almost old-fashioned in toughness despite very high alcohol, it's a curiosity that seems likely to develop in the cellar, but with so little evidence of past vintages, all bets are off.

91

125

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

65,489

US

Kunde has a remarkable consistency with their estate Viognier, and the ‘06 shows off the variety at its best. The wine is fully dry and very crisp, and avoids over-the-top flavors in favor of yellow citrus fruits, dates and spices. Try as an alternative to a rich Sauvignon Blanc.

90

24

California

Viognier

18,357

Italy

This straightforward, robust Rosso offers aromas of espresso, underbrush, and black berries. The warm, accessible palate delivers crushed black cherry accented with notes of baking spices and licorice. Enjoy now to capture freshness.

87

24

Tuscany

Sangiovese

121,704

US

Underripe raspberry, green-olive, dewy herbs, green-peppercorn and cardamom aromas show on the herbaceous nose. All of those elements are interwoven on the sip, where a core of fruit punch is laced by bay leaf, kalamata olive, bergamot and Christmas spice that persist deep into the finish.

93

50

California

Pinot Noir

24,010

Spain

Lush, composed and fresh on the bouquet, with blackberry and perfect prune aromas. This is mouthfilling and smooth, with a firm, flush tannic structure and flavors of coconut, lemon rind, herbal black fruit and red berry. It's long and supple late, and it's arguably one of the best Cabernet Sauvignons you'll find from Spain and Navarra.

92

50

Northern Spain

Red Blend

16,833

Italy

Clean fresh-berry aromas lead into a lean, leathery palate with tart cherry fruit and tight, astringent tannins. It isn't a bad wine; but it's definitely lean as a wisp and drying. Undoubtedly it will work best with food.

83

11

Tuscany

Sangiovese

79,261

US

Approachable, ripe and round, this white celebrates full-figured baked apple and crème brûlée notions, with additional vanilla notes.

86

26

California

Chardonnay

128,201

US

Initially savory tones of bramble and dried herb dissipate to reveal delicate floral and raspberry aromas on this refreshing Pinot Noir rosé. Dry in style with crisp, cutting acidity, it's a versatile and thirst quenching summer quaffer.

87

15

New York

Pinot Noir

54,221

US

A rose garden's worth of aromas lift out of the glass in this hearty, full-bodied red, the peppery tannins somewhat grippy on the palate before settling down. Blackberry punches through on the palate, given additional color and lift from the 5% Petit Verdot.

87

25

California

Cabernet Franc

16,687

US

Lemon peel and citrus granita decorate the nose on this light and icy wine that shows very little herbaciousness. The flavors are simple and easy, with green apples, limeade and a decent energy.

85

18

California

Sauvignon Blanc

111,444

US

Made in the popular style, this Chardonnay features buttered popcorn, pineapple jam and buttered toast flavors. Turns cloyingly sweet on the finish.

82

13

California

Chardonnay

112,837

US

An almost overpowering fragrance greets the nose on this bottling, with scents of lime and pear blossoms, honeysuckle, jasmine and peach sorbet. The palate is very citrus-driven, with oranges and tangerine skin, proving quite sour and tart for such a ripe introduction.

86

45

California

Chardonnay

21,058

US

This Cab may be in a bit of a dip. It's awkward, with a sharp, edgy mouthfeel, and as the wine ages, raisin notes creep forward. Still, kudos to Ehret for holding the wine back for so long, as it does possess a certain complexity.

87

34

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

105,474

US

Nicely aromatic, this offers scents and follow-up flavors of cherry cola, with a dusting of sweet hay. It's authoritative without being over-amped—the classic iron fist in the velvet glove. Notes of earth and iron add interest to the finish.

90

20

Oregon

Pinot Noir

126,674

France

A jammy wine it has ripe red berry fruits, soft tannins and a red plum jelly flavor. It will age quickly, so drink from 2016.

84

19

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

56,449

US

Sprightly and delicious, with grapefruit, fig, Meyer lemon and apricot flavors made even brighter by vibrant acidity. This elegant SB will be delicious with a salad of bitter greens, figs, chèvre and grilled shrimp.

91

18

California

Sauvignon Blanc

115,641

France

This full, ripe wine offers rich apple and pear flavors as well as considerable acidity. The wine is concentrated in citrus and green fruits which complement each other and add to the rich character. Drink from the end of 2017.

91

30

Loire Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

19,319

US

Blending distinction with sheer pleasure, the bouquet opens with scents of green, black, and Kalamata olives, sage, forest floor and slate. Those aromas translate remarkably to the palate, which is a potpourri of dried herbs and wet earth. There are barely any overt fruit characteristics, and the savory, sophisticated result is simply delicious.

94

50

California

Pinot Noir

84,115

US

A significant price drop and a riper vintage make this a fine, every day go-to Pinot Gris. Apple and pear fruit, spiced up with cinnamon highlights, lead into a clean finish. Drink it young.

87

13

Oregon

Pinot Gris