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

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91,934	France	In keeping with the dry style that marks Jeaunaux-Robin Champagne, this is a taut, crisply fruity wine. It has light, bright fruits with a touch of more mature toast and cookie flavors. It's just ready to drink.	89	75	Champagne	Champagne Blend
116,854	US	As the name implies, this is a big Zinfandel, full-bodied and mouthfilling. It has strong, but dry, flavors of wild blackberries and anise, and the kinds of briary, brambly notes that make you think of a California forest on a hot summer afternoon. Now–2012.	89	36	California	Zinfandel
124,800	US	Ripe and forward with Meyer lemon, lime, green apple and honeysuckle flavors. The finish is off dry and zesty in acidity. What an easy wine to drink with Asian, Ethiopian, Indian or Mexican fare, or by itself as a cocktail sipper.	88	24	California	Pinot Grigio
26,522	US	Being 100% varietal, the aromas of black currant, boysenberry, graphite and cherry are piercing and pure. The palate puts and emphasis on texture, showing layers of lightly jammy dark fruit flavors that pique the interest, with a long finish only upping the enjoyment.	93	55	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
23,040	US	The opulence of this Chard comes at least as much from the buttered toast and caramel notes of oak, as it does from the underlying pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. It's a crowd pleaser. Drink now.	88	40	California	Chardonnay
24,550	France	This Chardonnay is minerally and dry, and it has taut acidity and structured quince fruit. The finish is crisp.	86	30	Burgundy	Chardonnay
63,273	Argentina	Saucy scents accent core cherry aromas, along with sandalwood and herbal notes. This wine has a lively, pinching palate that is high in acidity. Herbal flavors of tomato sauce and red plum finish long due to racy, raw acidity.	88	15	Mendoza Province	Cabernet Franc
118,954	US	It takes some time to open up but when it does, this wine reveals perfumed aromas of potpourri, green olive, savory spices, peat, pepper and mineral. The palate is equal parts light and dense with almost chewy, savory flavors that won't quit.	96	90	Washington	Grenache
8,837	France	The second wine from the biodynamic estate of Durfort-Vivens, this is a deliciously ripe fruity wine, dominated by 82% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a crisp accessible character that will allow it to age relatively quickly. The wine has juicy acidity, red-berry fruits and final acidity. Drink from 2019.	93	40	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
9,092	Italy	Cupano is an organic farm in Montalcino with consistent delivery of quality red wines. This less formal Rosso di Montalcino offers ripe cherry and blackberry notes followed by aromas of wet earth, leather and fresh tobacco. Pair it with Irish lamb stew.	88	55	Tuscany	Sangiovese Grosso
60,800	Italy	This is a unique wine indeed. The style here is heavy, thick and shows the limits Pinot Grigio can achieve in terms of extraction and richness. The wine's appearance shows a copperish hue and the texture is thickly laced with carmel, candied fruit and apricot.	88	17	Northeastern Italy	Pinot Grigio
86,111	US	This wine is expressive, with aromas of violet, herb and purple fruit. The palate is lighter styled and tart, delivering a bit more tannic heft than this variety often shows. Give it some time to open up.	90	20	Washington	Syrah
47,969	Spain	Dark, smoky, heavily oaked and resiny, with aromas of char, leather and burnt toast. The palate is big and forceful, with a lot of oak character and also snappy blackberry, plum and buttery flavors. Modern and creamy, with enough quality fruit to back things up.	87	13	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
74,521	Italy	Super ripe, with vivacious, youthful plum and berry fruit. This Sangiovese/ Cabernet Sauvignon blend from near Scansano is solid and sassy, with lots of spunk. The finish is long and very fruity, with lively tannins. It can be drunk now, but it could probably use a couple of years to fully come together.	90	43	Tuscany	Sangiovese
106,192	US	Not ready for drinking now. Shows youthfully aggressive tannins and forward flavors of blackberries, currants, herbs and unintegrated new oak, making it the least satisfactory of Stonestreet's impressive new releases if you're looking for something now. Seems like it will make a very fine bottle after 2011 or so.	93	100	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
119,023	Italy	This has subdued toast, coconut, incense aromas, while the palate shows grilled herb, licorice and dried cherry flavors. Assertive, close-grained tannins leave an astringent finish.	88	65	Tuscany	Sangiovese
5,482	US	The 2010 Sauce is three quarters Merlot, with Syrah and Malbec filling in the rest. It's a simple, accessible red blend, with accents of cut tobacco over black cherry fruit.	86	12	Washington	Red Blend
48,926	US	It's all about flashy, ripe berry jam, red currant and chocolate flavors in this softly tannic wine. Despite the impression of sweetness, the finish is dry, and a little bitter. Hard to tell if it's going anywhere. Give it some decanting and drink now.	87	38	California	Syrah
65,616	US	This is a mix of four different clones of Syrah, aged in 30% new Burgunday barrels. Rich aromatics suggest coffee liqueur, vanilla and raspberry compote. Flavors are comparable, deep and sappy, with exceptional length. Mark McNeilly (Mark Ryan Winery) is the hand at the helm.	93	58	Washington	Syrah
74,685	US	Don't look for sunny California fruit in this wine. It's barely ripe, with green, gooseberry flavors barely breaking into nectarines. The aroma is marked by pyrazines, which give the wine a feline note. The finish is dry and tart in acidity.	84	18	California	Sauvignon Blanc
63,701	France	Light and fresh, this is immediately attractive with its green fruits, spice and hints of almonds. There is also a backdrop of minerality to this still-young wine. Aromatic and crisp, it can be drunk now.	88	40	Loire Valley	Sauvignon Blanc
129,413	US	A beautiful shade of dark pink and light mauve, this bottling offers aromas of raspberry Jolly Rancher and red licorice on the rather intense nose. There is compelling texture to the sip, and bright red fruit, rounded by slightly sour lime.	89	22	California	Sangiovese
31,842	Italy	The bouquet of this wine boasts aromas of plum, earth, spice and vanilla. The palate is still rather closed and linear, revealing a black cherry core layered with chocolate. The drying wood tannins linger long into the finish, ending bitter.	86	20	Tuscany	Red Blend
55,550	US	Bone dry, acidic and subtle in citrus and tropical fruit flavors, this is a Chardonnay that doesn't insist on standing on its own. Instead, it's perfectly content to let the food star, remaining in a supporting role. For pairings, lobster risotto comes to mind, or just a delicious mayonnaise-based sandwich.	88	19	California	Chardonnay
34,902	US	A light flavor of cherry mingles with a dusting of brown sugar in this pleasant, easy-drinking wine.	86	30	Oregon	Pinot Noir
28,444	US	Okay for everyday sipping, but there are problems. The wine is watery and thin in citrus flavors, which accentuates the acids and makes it sharp, almost sour. And there's a candy-sweet finish.	83	13	California	Sauvignon Blanc
92,095	US	Smooth, soft and plummy, this wine slips in on cat's feet and spreads gracefully across the palate. A sexy mix of blue and purple fruits, cocoa, coffee, red licorice and sandalwood.	91	45	Oregon	Pinot Noir
114,674	France	A blend of 80% of the two red Pinot grapes and 20% Chardonnay, this is lightly tannic and structured. At the same time, the red-berry fruits shine through to produce a wine that is dry, crisp and attractively fruity. Ready to drink now.	87	52	Champagne	Champagne Blend
16,013	US	Made in the Ojai style of modest alcohol, dryness and delicacy, this offers subtle citrus, tropical fruit and mineral flavors. It's not terribly complex, but it is streamlined and elegant. Drink up.	89	24	California	Chardonnay
120,656	France	Modest notes of lanolin and nuts up front are followed by a rather thin, off-dry palate. Appealing toasty notes on the finish fade away rather quickly. Drink now.	86	25	Alsace	Pinot Gris
38,162	Spain	Earthy plum and berry aromas precede a racy, high-acid palate that's fresh and sharp. Snappy red plum and wild berry flavors finish tannic, with oak spice and mild chocolate notes. This is a power-packed wine that will last a long time; drink through 2028.	91	19	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
12,645	US	Candied macadamia nut, ripe pear and toasted marshmallow aromas may sound over the top, but they're all in balance in this bottling. The palate is tangy with mandarin and lemon skin accents that give depth to the toasted almond and beeswax flavors.	90	42	California	Chardonnay
83	Australia	Pale copper in hue, this wine exudes passion fruit on the nose, while the palate delivers nuances of muskmelon as well. It's crisp, racy and medium in body, perfectly suited to summertime refreshment. Drink now.	86	20	South Australia	Rosé
7,701	US	Gentle and candy ripe, this Cab has pie-filling flavors of blackberries, cherries, red plums, licorice and chocolate, accented with toasty, spicy oak, wrapped into sweet, fine tannins. Too soft for the cellar, so drink up.	86	85	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
72,617	US	Fairly heavy and full, with a powerfully spicy and chocolaty nose. Dark-fruit and herb tastes are accented by a strong shot of coffee from the oak. The finish is tannic and drying, with more of that coffee and also some notes of licorice. Perfectly chunky, in the Napa/Oakville style.	90	85	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
44,281	US	Aromas of raspberry and baking spices are followed by tart, full-bodied fruit flavors backed by cranberry-like tartness. It shows a lovely sense of texture but the alcohol distracts.	88	42	Washington	Grenache
74,069	Germany	Heady violet and stone fruit aromas are swathed in fresh, green herbs on the nose of this honeyed, elegantly fruity kabinett. Brisk acidity reverberates on the palate, where sweet fruit then mixes with a long, mineral-tinged finish. Drink now through 2014 to maximize its fresh, floral exuberance.	91	33	Mosel	Riesling
2,915	US	Soft and supple, this has a heavy streak of spearmint and an herbal finish that also offers dark black cherry and ripe, leathery tannins.	86	40	California	Pinot Noir
88,857	US	This is a big Pinot Noir, with an explosive intensity of cherries and raspberries that is ripe and pure. Oak, of course, is there too, in the form of buttered, smoky toast. However, the wine isn't a mere fruit bomb. It has interesting nuances of earthy things, like mushrooms, nettles and Provençal herbs. The silky texture is an exquisite balance of acids and tannins. This new brand from Hall winery is made by their talented winemaker, Steve Leveque, and it immediately enters the California pantheon of excellent Pinot Noirs.	95	60	California	Pinot Noir
82,659	US	A bright, tart, spicy wine with plenty of grip and detail, this threads flavors of herb, stem and earth into the substantial blackberry and cassis fruit. It's nicely woven together, penetrating and punchy.	91	35	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
71,567	France	A fine and creamy mousse gives this wine a palate that's smooth and full of fruit and spice flavors. It has some freshness, but it is the richness that is most obvious.	85	13	Alsace	Sparkling Blend
69,390	France	This is a delicious, fruity wine with just a core of tannins to hold it together. It is packed with red berry fruits along with intense, still-youthful acidity. As it develops, it will become fruitier and softer.	88	50	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
121,485	Spain	Dusty earth and dry spice aromas blend with some char, vanilla and berry/cherry on the nose. The palate shows average density and depth, with lighter flavors of strawberry, raspberry, herbs, tobacco and vanilla. Finishes dry and peppery, with some toast.	87	25	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
5,901	Argentina	Wild, edgy and hot on the nose, which breaks up fast. The palate is narrow, sweet and pruney; stewed up on the finish and grapey throughout.	81	15	Mendoza Province	Cabernet Sauvignon
53,815	US	Whiffs of nuts and smoke mingle into blackberry and bramble in this dry, slightly herbal wine. Light bodied, it has a refreshingly brisk, cutting mouthfeel that's pleasant.	86	16	New York	Pinot Noir
95,460	US	In this silky and seductive wine, integrated oak and tannin wrap around lilting waves of earth and rose petal, providing plenty of sensory intrigue. From several vineyards, including Wohler, it shines a light on the subtleties that can be coaxed from the appellation, along with a spectacular exuberance.	94	42	California	Pinot Noir
19,954	Italy	This is a lovely Chianti Classico that shows balanced aromas of cherry and raspberry that match up very nicely with the natural acidity you feel in the mouth. This is a great wine to pair with chicken in creamy mushroom sauce or buttered baked potato.	88	25	Tuscany	Sangiovese
56,463	US	Structured in firm tannins, this seamless wine offers juicy red cherry and strawberry most significantly, followed by dried herb and hits of baking spice. Layered without being overly concentrated, it's made and owned by Chris Pittenger, who also makes Rhône-inspired wines for Skinner Vineyards in El Dorado County. The name honors wife Sarah's rounded belly while expecting the couple's first child.	93	58	California	Pinot Noir
74,680	Spain	Light aromas of red plum and raspberry lead to a wiry, snappy feeling palate with a mix of raspberry, plum and cocoa powder flavors. This is a lean, juicy Tempranillo with modest character and a clean finish.	84	16	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
29,925	Argentina	Melon and citrus aromas are clean and easy, not pungent. This feels good, with limited but solid white-grapefruit and orange flavors. A dry juicy finish tastes mildly bitter but isn't too severe.	86	10	Mendoza Province	Pinot Grigio
22,292	US	Long Island is not typically known for Cabernet Sauvignon, but in the hands of winemaker Anthony Nappa (who also crafts excellent Cabs at Raphael), the variety shows remarkable promise. Juxtaposing heady notes of bramble and dried herb against a backdrop of luscious black currant and plum, this wild-fermented red is enticingly “savage” in style. Sharp cranberry notes and mineral tones lend edge to a lingering finish.	92	75	New York	Cabernet Sauvignon
27,868	US	This 100% varietal wine opens with aromas of minced cherries, black fruit, barrel spices, anise and high toned herbs. The flavors are pitch black showing density and depth, with a tight core of tannins providing the frame. Coffee flavors persist on the finish.	92	60	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
125,181	US	Made from unknown heritage clones, this bottling lays down a cran-raspberry base and then lavishes on the herbal components of thyme, bay leaf, sagebrush and pine resin. That underbrush character is strong on the sip too, from oregano to incense, ensuring that this wine will bring plenty of nuance to any dish served, from light fish to steak.	93	59	California	Pinot Noir
17,691	US	It's very clean and fresh in aroma, cool and clear in flavor and soft in texture. Vaguely pearlike aromas lead to more vivid and interesting canteloupe flavors on the finish.	84	23	California	Pinot Grigio
87,892	US	This is classic Edna Valley Pinot Noir: dry, light bodied, with crisp acidity, modest alcohol and forward flavors of raspberry, cherry and cola. Production was just shy of 2,500 cases.	88	25	California	Pinot Noir
128,534	Italy	Belcore, a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot, offers a touch of sour cherry and raw fruit backed by supple spice and leather. There's a warm, earthy feel to the finish.	89	27	Tuscany	Red Blend
72,612	US	Leathery fruit and a bit of bramble or field greens mark the nose, and the earthy red-currant palate strikes a claret-like note. It's a little lighter than the competition, and it does show some defined tartness. Drink sooner than later, and try to serve it with food.	90	50	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
113,394	US	This seems so sweet, it's practically a Port dessert wine. It's soft and simple, with chocolate and blackberry jam flavors.	82	34	California	Zinfandel
15,339	US	This wine's dark cherry aromas veer into lipstick territory a bit and then the North Coast-sourced Merlot becomes overly tannic and a tiny bit green. Decent for the $10 price tag but not going to convert anyone into Merlot (this one's got 22% Cabernet Sauvignon blended in as well).	84	10	California	Merlot
68,779	US	This Syrah-Merlot blush has a pretty color, but there's not much going on, flavor-wise. It tastes like alcohol and acidity, with a tiny splash of cherry flavoring.	81	12	California	Rosé
97,883	Italy	Predominantly Sangiovese, this opens with aromas of wet soil, black fruit, toast and baking spices. The palate delivers fleshy black cherry and prune accented with black pepper, tobacco and a hint of mocha alongside solid tannins. It's reached its ideal drinking window so enjoy now.	88	24	Tuscany	Red Blend
39,350	US	This is a well-proportioned, pleasantly balanced wine made from white Rhône grape varieties. It has plenty of fruit and a smooth, almost soft texture. Fresh apple and pear aromas meet nutmeg and vanilla flavors on the palate.	87	26	California	White Blend
30,177	US	Elegant and complex, this conjures up scents and accents of breakfast tea, black cherry, cassis and cut tobacco. It's tart and sappy, with youthful verve and refreshing acidity. Drink now through 2025.	92	60	Oregon	Pinot Noir
106,468	Italy	This wine from the Tiefenbrunner estate at Castel Turmhof is a lively, crisp, fresh style of wine, with flavors of green peppers and mint, and good acidity.	86	21	Northeastern Italy	Sauvignon Blanc
93,139	France	Dominated by Syrah in the blend, this wine is full of red fruits. It comes from vineyards set at up to 1,200 feet, giving a cool edge to the acidity even though the wine is ripe. The aftertaste is full, packed with intense fruitiness.	86	18	Provence	Rosé
59,610	US	Between the caramelized new oak and the glycerine from high alcohol, this Zin tastes distinctly sweet, an impression furthered by the ripe raspberry and mulberry fruit flavors. It needs proteinaceous foods, such as charred, oily meats and cheeses, to balance it.	86	29	California	Zinfandel
55,069	Portugal	Firmly tannic, this wine is richly endowed with a solid structure and also with bold black fruits. It comes from the producer's main Douro vineyard. Concentrated and ripe, it will age and should be drunk from 2018.	87	10	Douro	Portuguese Red
27,005	France	With just a touch of bitterness and structure, this is a finely textured wine. It has plenty of fresh red and white fruit flavors, a lively, busy mousse and a tight acidity on the finish.	87	14	Alsace	Pinot Noir
6,039	France	Toast and yeast on the otherwise lime-scented bouquet. Clean citrus and green-apple flavors lead into a zesty, smooth soda-like finish. Overall it’s just a nice, clean, bright Champagne, one that has the right level of dryness and zip.	88	30	Champagne	Champagne Blend
102,917	Italy	Aromas of toasted oak, cedar, dark-skinned berry and a whiff of barnyard lead the nose. The dense, one-dimensional palate palate doles out overripe plum, vanilla, game and a confectionary note. Buffed, fleeting tannins and soft acidity make this extremely accessible so drink now.	86	29	Tuscany	Sangiovese
1,047	US	This is a pretty good buy for a Merlot that shows lots of polish and sophistication. It has savory black cherry, currant, cola and spice flavors. The tannins are a little rugged and green, so it loses some points.	85	16	California	Merlot
75,836	France	While this wine is not powerful, it has elegance to go with the ripe fruit, fresh honey, lemon flavors and a core of dense dryness. With this vintage, Rayne Vigneau seems to be back where its vineyard, next to Yquem, suggests it should be.	92	110	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style White Blend
35,943	France	This wine comes from the two districts of Bué and Sancerre, from vines that are between 30 and 60 years old. A blend of richness and a tight mineral structure, it is a firm wine, full of white fruit and likely to age well. Drink from 2018.	91	25	Loire Valley	Sauvignon Blanc
52,887	France	This Beaune bottling has a dense structure that broods through its tannic outer skin. Perfumed red fruits will shortly burst out to give an opulent, rich wine with both great acidity and layers of spice that finish with freshness. Drink from 2021.	95	93	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
1,785	France	A strong Merlot element has produced a ripe, juicy wine, full of fruit balanced with a subtle use of wood. It's a powerful, concentrated wine that has impressive tannins, rich berry fruits and acidity. Drink from 2018.	91	26	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style Red Blend
5,183	Italy	With its violet, berry, spice and leather sensations, this savory blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot displays the quintessential perfume of a youthful Chianti Classico. The juicy wild cherry and ripe raspberry flavors are accented by notes of cracked black pepper and hints of grilled herbs that add depth. Refined and delicious. Drink 2014–2018. Trilussa Wine, J.W. Sieg Wines.	90	25	Tuscany	Red Blend
35,133	France	A very pale wine—it's just barely pink. With Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, it has a fine structured character that gives the wine weight. There are also refreshingly attractive red-berry fruits and a ripe aftertaste. Drink this complex wine from late 2017.	91	40	Provence	Rosé
25,144	US	Silky in high-toned flavors of red cherry, this is light and enjoyable. A memorable jolt of acidity on the finish nicely ties things up and gives the wine a mouthwatering quality.	88	45	California	Pinot Noir
124,213	US	The third reserve by this producer made of this variety, this is 100% estate and varietal. It unfurls in fireplace smoke, red and black berry, leather and tobacco, with an edginess of cedar and herb. The texture is soft and integrated around a full-bodied concentration of flavor.	93	200	California	Merlot
53,322	US	This is rich and spicy, with the briary, brambly tastes of ripe blackberry and blueberry. It's high in alcohol, which gives it a slight burn. Enjoy it with robust Italian pasta and pizza dishes.	88	60	California	Zinfandel
93,766	US	This is a spectacular effort. Cascading flavors of black cherry, plum and cassis are drenched in caramel, mocha and buttery barrel flavors. Although the wine lists at a hefty 14.9% alcohol, it does not sacrifice elegance, nor does it substitute power for polish. The rush of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry and currant fruit, the layers of smoke and graphite, and the immense barrel flavors just keep on rolling through the palate. It will probably age quite well, but why wait?	95	95	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
9,719	US	One of the winery's special block bottlings, this shows purple aromas of blackberry, violet and lilac alongside graphite and toasted oak. The palate is meaty, bitter and spice-driven, without much overt fruit, showing anise, pencil shavings, tar and concentrated cranberry skins.	90	48	California	Pinot Noir
13,467	US	Mexican lime, crushed chalk, light jasmine, daffodil and lemon-lime soda show on the nose of this bottling by veteran Steve Dooley. Tight cement and lime-rind flavors pop on the palate, where a sharp kumquat quality dissects the Bosc-pear warmth and the nuanced influence of damp dill and other green herbs.	93	30	California	Chardonnay
107,684	US	Dusty Mexican chocolate meets black plum, cherry and pomegranate in this light-bodied, rounded wine that's juicy and delicious. It's well balanced and approachable now, so drink up.	91	26	California	Merlot
6,644	US	Sonoma Cabernet specialist Cohn turns his attention to Pinot, with good results. The wine is dry, silky and interesting, showing an array of cherry, cola, tobacco and peppery spice flavors. Has enough of a complex tannin structure to pair with lamb chops, or a great grilled salmon steak.	90	40	California	Pinot Noir
12,547	US	Apricot fuzz and grapefruit burst first in this white, surrounded by handfuls of generously high-toned tangerine. The oak presence is minimal, providing texture without impeding flavor. Refreshing, the wine's finish suggests thyme and lemon verbena. Under 10% Sémillon is also in the blend.	88	22	California	Sauvignon Blanc
52,716	US	This darkly colored blush may be technically dry, like the label says, but it tastes as sweet as raspberry Kool-Aid. If you like that fruity style, it's for you.	84	11	California	Rosé
85,283	US	Bright minerality wraps around a taste of wet stone and unctuous, buttery apple in this silky smooth and well-integrated wine. Lemon rind and brioche each make strong companions to the concentrated richness and ripeness of the finish.	90	42	California	Chardonnay
43,692	US	Starr Ridge is a two-block site originally planted by winemaker Gary Farrell and farmed by Ulises Valdez. This Cooper Block is incredibly structured and lengthy on the palate, a rich expression of strawberry, high-toned citrus and anise. Playing supporting roles are earth and forest floor.	91	58	California	Pinot Noir
16,250	Italy	A blend of Carricante and Catarratto, this straightforward wine conveys delicate aromas of Spanish broom and acacia flower. The bright palate offers yellow apple, chamomile and a mineral note alongside brisk acidity. Enjoy soon.	86	10	Sicily & Sardinia	White Blend
11,570	US	Bold proportions of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meuniere in this traditional-method sparkling lend sweet-tart bursts of raspberry and blackberry from nose to palate. It's a deeply concentrated wine, with fine, piercing bubbles and a lingering finish.	91	37	New York	Champagne Blend
48,164	US	Blended from a range of vineyards, this tasty, toasty wine cloaks its raspberry fruit in chocolate malt-like flavor. Its components are clearly defined, fresh and appealing, and it showcases the sophisticated house style in a more widely-distributed, less expensive offering.	91	42	Oregon	Pinot Noir
25,912	US	This untamed, boisterous wine has aromas like herbs and cola leading to powerful grapy, berrylike flavors and an assertive, grainy texture.	87	35	California	Zinfandel
3,917	Argentina	This waxy, heavily oaked Chardonnay regularly pulls the same score. This vintage has aromas of grapefruit, quince and garlic. Blasting oak and modest acidity result in flatness, while oak resin is by far the dominant flavor, with creamy apple and pithy bitterness lurking.	87	35	Mendoza Province	Chardonnay
71,231	US	Aromas of ripe apple, sliced pear and white flowers lead to tart, lighter-side-of-medium-bodied fruit flavors. Spices notes fill out the finish. It delivers easy-drinking enjoyment and is very varietal.	87	13	Washington	Pinot Grigio
95,954	US	Boundary Breaks is an exciting new project from the Finger Lakes, and the No. 239 is one of its best. While ebulliently fruity, almost tropical, on the nose, it's elegantly dry on the palate with a rich, creamy palate full of ripe grapefruit and peach flavors. Vibrant lemon-lime acidity, it finishes long with a hint of lime-skin pith.	90	22	New York	Riesling
68,413	US	Boasting cherry-vanilla cola and ripe fruit notes, this is a young, fresh wine that shows hints of savory tones on the palate. Drink now.	86	21	California	Pinot Noir
113,778	France	This rich wine is ripe with red-berry fruits, mango and peach. Full in the mouth, it has a touch of spice from the Mourvèdre in the blend. Crisp and lively, the wine could age until 2018, although it will be best from late 2016.	90	21	Provence	Rosé
2,917	US	This is a fairly light, bright Pinot Noir with the marks of a ripe year and time spent in oak. It is crafted under the guidelines of a certified sustainable grape growing program. Medium-bodied and juicy, it's fairly priced and ready to enjoy now.	86	29	California	Pinot Noir
81,459	US	A lovely effort, with round, spicy fruit and a pleasing lushness in the midpalate. Lemon tea and hints of sweet honey are backed with enough acid to give it plenty of grip. All in all, it's a very good Washington imitation of a Spatlëse.	89	11	Washington	Riesling

91,934

France

In keeping with the dry style that marks Jeaunaux-Robin Champagne, this is a taut, crisply fruity wine. It has light, bright fruits with a touch of more mature toast and cookie flavors. It's just ready to drink.

89

75

Champagne

Champagne Blend

116,854

US

As the name implies, this is a big Zinfandel, full-bodied and mouthfilling. It has strong, but dry, flavors of wild blackberries and anise, and the kinds of briary, brambly notes that make you think of a California forest on a hot summer afternoon. Now–2012.

89

36

California

Zinfandel

124,800

US

Ripe and forward with Meyer lemon, lime, green apple and honeysuckle flavors. The finish is off dry and zesty in acidity. What an easy wine to drink with Asian, Ethiopian, Indian or Mexican fare, or by itself as a cocktail sipper.

88

24

California

Pinot Grigio

26,522

US

Being 100% varietal, the aromas of black currant, boysenberry, graphite and cherry are piercing and pure. The palate puts and emphasis on texture, showing layers of lightly jammy dark fruit flavors that pique the interest, with a long finish only upping the enjoyment.

93

55

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

23,040

US

The opulence of this Chard comes at least as much from the buttered toast and caramel notes of oak, as it does from the underlying pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. It's a crowd pleaser. Drink now.

88

40

California

Chardonnay

24,550

France

This Chardonnay is minerally and dry, and it has taut acidity and structured quince fruit. The finish is crisp.

86

30

Burgundy

Chardonnay

63,273

Argentina

Saucy scents accent core cherry aromas, along with sandalwood and herbal notes. This wine has a lively, pinching palate that is high in acidity. Herbal flavors of tomato sauce and red plum finish long due to racy, raw acidity.

88

15

Mendoza Province

Cabernet Franc

118,954

US

It takes some time to open up but when it does, this wine reveals perfumed aromas of potpourri, green olive, savory spices, peat, pepper and mineral. The palate is equal parts light and dense with almost chewy, savory flavors that won't quit.

96

90

Washington

Grenache

8,837

France

The second wine from the biodynamic estate of Durfort-Vivens, this is a deliciously ripe fruity wine, dominated by 82% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a crisp accessible character that will allow it to age relatively quickly. The wine has juicy acidity, red-berry fruits and final acidity. Drink from 2019.

93

40

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

9,092

Italy

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

88

55

Tuscany

Sangiovese Grosso

60,800

Italy

This is a unique wine indeed. The style here is heavy, thick and shows the limits Pinot Grigio can achieve in terms of extraction and richness. The wine's appearance shows a copperish hue and the texture is thickly laced with carmel, candied fruit and apricot.

88

17

Northeastern Italy

Pinot Grigio

86,111

US

This wine is expressive, with aromas of violet, herb and purple fruit. The palate is lighter styled and tart, delivering a bit more tannic heft than this variety often shows. Give it some time to open up.

90

20

Washington

Syrah

47,969

Spain

Dark, smoky, heavily oaked and resiny, with aromas of char, leather and burnt toast. The palate is big and forceful, with a lot of oak character and also snappy blackberry, plum and buttery flavors. Modern and creamy, with enough quality fruit to back things up.

87

13

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

74,521

Italy

Super ripe, with vivacious, youthful plum and berry fruit. This Sangiovese/ Cabernet Sauvignon blend from near Scansano is solid and sassy, with lots of spunk. The finish is long and very fruity, with lively tannins. It can be drunk now, but it could probably use a couple of years to fully come together.

90

43

Tuscany

Sangiovese

106,192

US

Not ready for drinking now. Shows youthfully aggressive tannins and forward flavors of blackberries, currants, herbs and unintegrated new oak, making it the least satisfactory of Stonestreet's impressive new releases if you're looking for something now. Seems like it will make a very fine bottle after 2011 or so.

93

100

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

119,023

Italy

This has subdued toast, coconut, incense aromas, while the palate shows grilled herb, licorice and dried cherry flavors. Assertive, close-grained tannins leave an astringent finish.

88

65

Tuscany

Sangiovese

5,482

US

The 2010 Sauce is three quarters Merlot, with Syrah and Malbec filling in the rest. It's a simple, accessible red blend, with accents of cut tobacco over black cherry fruit.

86

12

Washington

Red Blend

48,926

US

It's all about flashy, ripe berry jam, red currant and chocolate flavors in this softly tannic wine. Despite the impression of sweetness, the finish is dry, and a little bitter. Hard to tell if it's going anywhere. Give it some decanting and drink now.

87

38

California

Syrah

65,616

US

This is a mix of four different clones of Syrah, aged in 30% new Burgunday barrels. Rich aromatics suggest coffee liqueur, vanilla and raspberry compote. Flavors are comparable, deep and sappy, with exceptional length. Mark McNeilly (Mark Ryan Winery) is the hand at the helm.

93

58

Washington

Syrah

74,685

US

Don't look for sunny California fruit in this wine. It's barely ripe, with green, gooseberry flavors barely breaking into nectarines. The aroma is marked by pyrazines, which give the wine a feline note. The finish is dry and tart in acidity.

84

18

California

Sauvignon Blanc

63,701

France

Light and fresh, this is immediately attractive with its green fruits, spice and hints of almonds. There is also a backdrop of minerality to this still-young wine. Aromatic and crisp, it can be drunk now.

88

40

Loire Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

129,413

US

A beautiful shade of dark pink and light mauve, this bottling offers aromas of raspberry Jolly Rancher and red licorice on the rather intense nose. There is compelling texture to the sip, and bright red fruit, rounded by slightly sour lime.

89

22

California

Sangiovese

31,842

Italy

The bouquet of this wine boasts aromas of plum, earth, spice and vanilla. The palate is still rather closed and linear, revealing a black cherry core layered with chocolate. The drying wood tannins linger long into the finish, ending bitter.

86

20

Tuscany

Red Blend

55,550

US

Bone dry, acidic and subtle in citrus and tropical fruit flavors, this is a Chardonnay that doesn't insist on standing on its own. Instead, it's perfectly content to let the food star, remaining in a supporting role. For pairings, lobster risotto comes to mind, or just a delicious mayonnaise-based sandwich.

88

19

California

Chardonnay

34,902

US

A light flavor of cherry mingles with a dusting of brown sugar in this pleasant, easy-drinking wine.

86

30

Oregon

Pinot Noir

28,444

US

Okay for everyday sipping, but there are problems. The wine is watery and thin in citrus flavors, which accentuates the acids and makes it sharp, almost sour. And there's a candy-sweet finish.

83

13

California

Sauvignon Blanc

92,095

US

Smooth, soft and plummy, this wine slips in on cat's feet and spreads gracefully across the palate. A sexy mix of blue and purple fruits, cocoa, coffee, red licorice and sandalwood.

91

45

Oregon

Pinot Noir

114,674

France

A blend of 80% of the two red Pinot grapes and 20% Chardonnay, this is lightly tannic and structured. At the same time, the red-berry fruits shine through to produce a wine that is dry, crisp and attractively fruity. Ready to drink now.

87

52

Champagne

Champagne Blend

16,013

US

Made in the Ojai style of modest alcohol, dryness and delicacy, this offers subtle citrus, tropical fruit and mineral flavors. It's not terribly complex, but it is streamlined and elegant. Drink up.

89

24

California

Chardonnay

120,656

France

Modest notes of lanolin and nuts up front are followed by a rather thin, off-dry palate. Appealing toasty notes on the finish fade away rather quickly. Drink now.

86

25

Alsace

Pinot Gris

38,162

Spain

Earthy plum and berry aromas precede a racy, high-acid palate that's fresh and sharp. Snappy red plum and wild berry flavors finish tannic, with oak spice and mild chocolate notes. This is a power-packed wine that will last a long time; drink through 2028.

91

19

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

12,645

US

Candied macadamia nut, ripe pear and toasted marshmallow aromas may sound over the top, but they're all in balance in this bottling. The palate is tangy with mandarin and lemon skin accents that give depth to the toasted almond and beeswax flavors.

90

42

California

Chardonnay

83

Australia

Pale copper in hue, this wine exudes passion fruit on the nose, while the palate delivers nuances of muskmelon as well. It's crisp, racy and medium in body, perfectly suited to summertime refreshment. Drink now.

86

20

South Australia

Rosé

7,701

US

Gentle and candy ripe, this Cab has pie-filling flavors of blackberries, cherries, red plums, licorice and chocolate, accented with toasty, spicy oak, wrapped into sweet, fine tannins. Too soft for the cellar, so drink up.

86

85

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

72,617

US

Fairly heavy and full, with a powerfully spicy and chocolaty nose. Dark-fruit and herb tastes are accented by a strong shot of coffee from the oak. The finish is tannic and drying, with more of that coffee and also some notes of licorice. Perfectly chunky, in the Napa/Oakville style.

90

85

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

44,281

US

Aromas of raspberry and baking spices are followed by tart, full-bodied fruit flavors backed by cranberry-like tartness. It shows a lovely sense of texture but the alcohol distracts.

88

42

Washington

Grenache

74,069

Germany

Heady violet and stone fruit aromas are swathed in fresh, green herbs on the nose of this honeyed, elegantly fruity kabinett. Brisk acidity reverberates on the palate, where sweet fruit then mixes with a long, mineral-tinged finish. Drink now through 2014 to maximize its fresh, floral exuberance.

91

33

Mosel

Riesling

2,915

US

Soft and supple, this has a heavy streak of spearmint and an herbal finish that also offers dark black cherry and ripe, leathery tannins.

86

40

California

Pinot Noir

88,857

US

This is a big Pinot Noir, with an explosive intensity of cherries and raspberries that is ripe and pure. Oak, of course, is there too, in the form of buttered, smoky toast. However, the wine isn't a mere fruit bomb. It has interesting nuances of earthy things, like mushrooms, nettles and Provençal herbs. The silky texture is an exquisite balance of acids and tannins. This new brand from Hall winery is made by their talented winemaker, Steve Leveque, and it immediately enters the California pantheon of excellent Pinot Noirs.

95

60

California

Pinot Noir

82,659

US

A bright, tart, spicy wine with plenty of grip and detail, this threads flavors of herb, stem and earth into the substantial blackberry and cassis fruit. It's nicely woven together, penetrating and punchy.

91

35

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

71,567

France

A fine and creamy mousse gives this wine a palate that's smooth and full of fruit and spice flavors. It has some freshness, but it is the richness that is most obvious.

85

13

Alsace

Sparkling Blend

69,390

France

This is a delicious, fruity wine with just a core of tannins to hold it together. It is packed with red berry fruits along with intense, still-youthful acidity. As it develops, it will become fruitier and softer.

88

50

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

121,485

Spain

Dusty earth and dry spice aromas blend with some char, vanilla and berry/cherry on the nose. The palate shows average density and depth, with lighter flavors of strawberry, raspberry, herbs, tobacco and vanilla. Finishes dry and peppery, with some toast.

87

25

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

5,901

Argentina

Wild, edgy and hot on the nose, which breaks up fast. The palate is narrow, sweet and pruney; stewed up on the finish and grapey throughout.

81

15

Mendoza Province

Cabernet Sauvignon

53,815

US

Whiffs of nuts and smoke mingle into blackberry and bramble in this dry, slightly herbal wine. Light bodied, it has a refreshingly brisk, cutting mouthfeel that's pleasant.

86

16

New York

Pinot Noir

95,460

US

In this silky and seductive wine, integrated oak and tannin wrap around lilting waves of earth and rose petal, providing plenty of sensory intrigue. From several vineyards, including Wohler, it shines a light on the subtleties that can be coaxed from the appellation, along with a spectacular exuberance.

94

42

California

Pinot Noir

19,954

Italy

This is a lovely Chianti Classico that shows balanced aromas of cherry and raspberry that match up very nicely with the natural acidity you feel in the mouth. This is a great wine to pair with chicken in creamy mushroom sauce or buttered baked potato.

88

25

Tuscany

Sangiovese

56,463

US

Structured in firm tannins, this seamless wine offers juicy red cherry and strawberry most significantly, followed by dried herb and hits of baking spice. Layered without being overly concentrated, it's made and owned by Chris Pittenger, who also makes Rhône-inspired wines for Skinner Vineyards in El Dorado County. The name honors wife Sarah's rounded belly while expecting the couple's first child.

93

58

California

Pinot Noir

74,680

Spain

Light aromas of red plum and raspberry lead to a wiry, snappy feeling palate with a mix of raspberry, plum and cocoa powder flavors. This is a lean, juicy Tempranillo with modest character and a clean finish.

84

16

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

29,925

Argentina

Melon and citrus aromas are clean and easy, not pungent. This feels good, with limited but solid white-grapefruit and orange flavors. A dry juicy finish tastes mildly bitter but isn't too severe.

86

10

Mendoza Province

Pinot Grigio

22,292

US

Long Island is not typically known for Cabernet Sauvignon, but in the hands of winemaker Anthony Nappa (who also crafts excellent Cabs at Raphael), the variety shows remarkable promise. Juxtaposing heady notes of bramble and dried herb against a backdrop of luscious black currant and plum, this wild-fermented red is enticingly “savage” in style. Sharp cranberry notes and mineral tones lend edge to a lingering finish.

92

75

New York

Cabernet Sauvignon

27,868

US

This 100% varietal wine opens with aromas of minced cherries, black fruit, barrel spices, anise and high toned herbs. The flavors are pitch black showing density and depth, with a tight core of tannins providing the frame. Coffee flavors persist on the finish.

92

60

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

125,181

US

Made from unknown heritage clones, this bottling lays down a cran-raspberry base and then lavishes on the herbal components of thyme, bay leaf, sagebrush and pine resin. That underbrush character is strong on the sip too, from oregano to incense, ensuring that this wine will bring plenty of nuance to any dish served, from light fish to steak.

93

59

California

Pinot Noir

17,691

US

It's very clean and fresh in aroma, cool and clear in flavor and soft in texture. Vaguely pearlike aromas lead to more vivid and interesting canteloupe flavors on the finish.

84

23

California

Pinot Grigio

87,892

US

This is classic Edna Valley Pinot Noir: dry, light bodied, with crisp acidity, modest alcohol and forward flavors of raspberry, cherry and cola. Production was just shy of 2,500 cases.

88

25

California

Pinot Noir

128,534

Italy

Belcore, a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot, offers a touch of sour cherry and raw fruit backed by supple spice and leather. There's a warm, earthy feel to the finish.

89

27

Tuscany

Red Blend

72,612

US

Leathery fruit and a bit of bramble or field greens mark the nose, and the earthy red-currant palate strikes a claret-like note. It's a little lighter than the competition, and it does show some defined tartness. Drink sooner than later, and try to serve it with food.

90

50

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

113,394

US

This seems so sweet, it's practically a Port dessert wine. It's soft and simple, with chocolate and blackberry jam flavors.

82

34

California

Zinfandel

15,339

US

This wine's dark cherry aromas veer into lipstick territory a bit and then the North Coast-sourced Merlot becomes overly tannic and a tiny bit green. Decent for the $10 price tag but not going to convert anyone into Merlot (this one's got 22% Cabernet Sauvignon blended in as well).

84

10

California

Merlot

68,779

US

This Syrah-Merlot blush has a pretty color, but there's not much going on, flavor-wise. It tastes like alcohol and acidity, with a tiny splash of cherry flavoring.

81

12

California

Rosé

97,883

Italy

Predominantly Sangiovese, this opens with aromas of wet soil, black fruit, toast and baking spices. The palate delivers fleshy black cherry and prune accented with black pepper, tobacco and a hint of mocha alongside solid tannins. It's reached its ideal drinking window so enjoy now.

88

24

Tuscany

Red Blend

39,350

US

This is a well-proportioned, pleasantly balanced wine made from white Rhône grape varieties. It has plenty of fruit and a smooth, almost soft texture. Fresh apple and pear aromas meet nutmeg and vanilla flavors on the palate.

87

26

California

White Blend

30,177

US

Elegant and complex, this conjures up scents and accents of breakfast tea, black cherry, cassis and cut tobacco. It's tart and sappy, with youthful verve and refreshing acidity. Drink now through 2025.

92

60

Oregon

Pinot Noir

106,468

Italy

This wine from the Tiefenbrunner estate at Castel Turmhof is a lively, crisp, fresh style of wine, with flavors of green peppers and mint, and good acidity.

86

21

Northeastern Italy

Sauvignon Blanc

93,139

France

Dominated by Syrah in the blend, this wine is full of red fruits. It comes from vineyards set at up to 1,200 feet, giving a cool edge to the acidity even though the wine is ripe. The aftertaste is full, packed with intense fruitiness.

86

18

Provence

Rosé

59,610

US

Between the caramelized new oak and the glycerine from high alcohol, this Zin tastes distinctly sweet, an impression furthered by the ripe raspberry and mulberry fruit flavors. It needs proteinaceous foods, such as charred, oily meats and cheeses, to balance it.

86

29

California

Zinfandel

55,069

Portugal

Firmly tannic, this wine is richly endowed with a solid structure and also with bold black fruits. It comes from the producer's main Douro vineyard. Concentrated and ripe, it will age and should be drunk from 2018.

87

10

Douro

Portuguese Red

27,005

France

With just a touch of bitterness and structure, this is a finely textured wine. It has plenty of fresh red and white fruit flavors, a lively, busy mousse and a tight acidity on the finish.

87

14

Alsace

Pinot Noir

6,039

France

Toast and yeast on the otherwise lime-scented bouquet. Clean citrus and green-apple flavors lead into a zesty, smooth soda-like finish. Overall it’s just a nice, clean, bright Champagne, one that has the right level of dryness and zip.

88

30

Champagne

Champagne Blend

102,917

Italy

Aromas of toasted oak, cedar, dark-skinned berry and a whiff of barnyard lead the nose. The dense, one-dimensional palate palate doles out overripe plum, vanilla, game and a confectionary note. Buffed, fleeting tannins and soft acidity make this extremely accessible so drink now.

86

29

Tuscany

Sangiovese

1,047

US

This is a pretty good buy for a Merlot that shows lots of polish and sophistication. It has savory black cherry, currant, cola and spice flavors. The tannins are a little rugged and green, so it loses some points.

85

16

California

Merlot

75,836

France

While this wine is not powerful, it has elegance to go with the ripe fruit, fresh honey, lemon flavors and a core of dense dryness. With this vintage, Rayne Vigneau seems to be back where its vineyard, next to Yquem, suggests it should be.

92

110

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style White Blend

35,943

France

This wine comes from the two districts of Bué and Sancerre, from vines that are between 30 and 60 years old. A blend of richness and a tight mineral structure, it is a firm wine, full of white fruit and likely to age well. Drink from 2018.

91

25

Loire Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

52,887

France

This Beaune bottling has a dense structure that broods through its tannic outer skin. Perfumed red fruits will shortly burst out to give an opulent, rich wine with both great acidity and layers of spice that finish with freshness. Drink from 2021.

95

93

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

1,785

France

A strong Merlot element has produced a ripe, juicy wine, full of fruit balanced with a subtle use of wood. It's a powerful, concentrated wine that has impressive tannins, rich berry fruits and acidity. Drink from 2018.

91

26

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

5,183

Italy

With its violet, berry, spice and leather sensations, this savory blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot displays the quintessential perfume of a youthful Chianti Classico. The juicy wild cherry and ripe raspberry flavors are accented by notes of cracked black pepper and hints of grilled herbs that add depth. Refined and delicious. Drink 2014–2018. Trilussa Wine, J.W. Sieg Wines.

90

25

Tuscany

Red Blend

35,133

France

A very pale wine—it's just barely pink. With Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, it has a fine structured character that gives the wine weight. There are also refreshingly attractive red-berry fruits and a ripe aftertaste. Drink this complex wine from late 2017.

91

40

Provence

Rosé

25,144

US

Silky in high-toned flavors of red cherry, this is light and enjoyable. A memorable jolt of acidity on the finish nicely ties things up and gives the wine a mouthwatering quality.

88

45

California

Pinot Noir

124,213

US

The third reserve by this producer made of this variety, this is 100% estate and varietal. It unfurls in fireplace smoke, red and black berry, leather and tobacco, with an edginess of cedar and herb. The texture is soft and integrated around a full-bodied concentration of flavor.

93

200

California

Merlot

53,322

US

This is rich and spicy, with the briary, brambly tastes of ripe blackberry and blueberry. It's high in alcohol, which gives it a slight burn. Enjoy it with robust Italian pasta and pizza dishes.

88

60

California

Zinfandel

93,766

US

This is a spectacular effort. Cascading flavors of black cherry, plum and cassis are drenched in caramel, mocha and buttery barrel flavors. Although the wine lists at a hefty 14.9% alcohol, it does not sacrifice elegance, nor does it substitute power for polish. The rush of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry and currant fruit, the layers of smoke and graphite, and the immense barrel flavors just keep on rolling through the palate. It will probably age quite well, but why wait?

95

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

9,719

US

One of the winery's special block bottlings, this shows purple aromas of blackberry, violet and lilac alongside graphite and toasted oak. The palate is meaty, bitter and spice-driven, without much overt fruit, showing anise, pencil shavings, tar and concentrated cranberry skins.

90

48

California

Pinot Noir

13,467

US

Mexican lime, crushed chalk, light jasmine, daffodil and lemon-lime soda show on the nose of this bottling by veteran Steve Dooley. Tight cement and lime-rind flavors pop on the palate, where a sharp kumquat quality dissects the Bosc-pear warmth and the nuanced influence of damp dill and other green herbs.

93

30

California

Chardonnay

107,684

US

Dusty Mexican chocolate meets black plum, cherry and pomegranate in this light-bodied, rounded wine that's juicy and delicious. It's well balanced and approachable now, so drink up.

91

26

California

Merlot

6,644

US

Sonoma Cabernet specialist Cohn turns his attention to Pinot, with good results. The wine is dry, silky and interesting, showing an array of cherry, cola, tobacco and peppery spice flavors. Has enough of a complex tannin structure to pair with lamb chops, or a great grilled salmon steak.

90

40

California

Pinot Noir

12,547

US

Apricot fuzz and grapefruit burst first in this white, surrounded by handfuls of generously high-toned tangerine. The oak presence is minimal, providing texture without impeding flavor. Refreshing, the wine's finish suggests thyme and lemon verbena. Under 10% Sémillon is also in the blend.

88

22

California

Sauvignon Blanc

52,716

US

This darkly colored blush may be technically dry, like the label says, but it tastes as sweet as raspberry Kool-Aid. If you like that fruity style, it's for you.

84

11

California

Rosé

85,283

US

Bright minerality wraps around a taste of wet stone and unctuous, buttery apple in this silky smooth and well-integrated wine. Lemon rind and brioche each make strong companions to the concentrated richness and ripeness of the finish.

90

42

California

Chardonnay

43,692

US

Starr Ridge is a two-block site originally planted by winemaker Gary Farrell and farmed by Ulises Valdez. This Cooper Block is incredibly structured and lengthy on the palate, a rich expression of strawberry, high-toned citrus and anise. Playing supporting roles are earth and forest floor.

91

58

California

Pinot Noir

16,250

Italy

A blend of Carricante and Catarratto, this straightforward wine conveys delicate aromas of Spanish broom and acacia flower. The bright palate offers yellow apple, chamomile and a mineral note alongside brisk acidity. Enjoy soon.

86

10

Sicily & Sardinia

White Blend

11,570

US

Bold proportions of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meuniere in this traditional-method sparkling lend sweet-tart bursts of raspberry and blackberry from nose to palate. It's a deeply concentrated wine, with fine, piercing bubbles and a lingering finish.

91

37

New York

Champagne Blend

48,164

US

Blended from a range of vineyards, this tasty, toasty wine cloaks its raspberry fruit in chocolate malt-like flavor. Its components are clearly defined, fresh and appealing, and it showcases the sophisticated house style in a more widely-distributed, less expensive offering.

91

42

Oregon

Pinot Noir

25,912

US

This untamed, boisterous wine has aromas like herbs and cola leading to powerful grapy, berrylike flavors and an assertive, grainy texture.

87

35

California

Zinfandel

3,917

Argentina

This waxy, heavily oaked Chardonnay regularly pulls the same score. This vintage has aromas of grapefruit, quince and garlic. Blasting oak and modest acidity result in flatness, while oak resin is by far the dominant flavor, with creamy apple and pithy bitterness lurking.

87

35

Mendoza Province

Chardonnay

71,231

US

Aromas of ripe apple, sliced pear and white flowers lead to tart, lighter-side-of-medium-bodied fruit flavors. Spices notes fill out the finish. It delivers easy-drinking enjoyment and is very varietal.

87

13

Washington

Pinot Grigio

95,954

US

Boundary Breaks is an exciting new project from the Finger Lakes, and the No. 239 is one of its best. While ebulliently fruity, almost tropical, on the nose, it's elegantly dry on the palate with a rich, creamy palate full of ripe grapefruit and peach flavors. Vibrant lemon-lime acidity, it finishes long with a hint of lime-skin pith.

90

22

New York

Riesling

68,413

US

Boasting cherry-vanilla cola and ripe fruit notes, this is a young, fresh wine that shows hints of savory tones on the palate. Drink now.

86

21

California

Pinot Noir

113,778

France

This rich wine is ripe with red-berry fruits, mango and peach. Full in the mouth, it has a touch of spice from the Mourvèdre in the blend. Crisp and lively, the wine could age until 2018, although it will be best from late 2016.

90

21

Provence

Rosé

2,917

US

This is a fairly light, bright Pinot Noir with the marks of a ripe year and time spent in oak. It is crafted under the guidelines of a certified sustainable grape growing program. Medium-bodied and juicy, it's fairly priced and ready to enjoy now.

86

29

California

Pinot Noir

81,459

US

A lovely effort, with round, spicy fruit and a pleasing lushness in the midpalate. Lemon tea and hints of sweet honey are backed with enough acid to give it plenty of grip. All in all, it's a very good Washington imitation of a Spatlëse.

89

11

Washington

Riesling