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

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3,901	US	Closed and youthful, this wine is medium in build and subtle in oak. It conveys a briny streak throughout the palate, and a distinct taste of candied lemon.	87	22	California	Chardonnay
98,587	US	Firm tannins and good acidity mark this 100% Cabernet, which, like all Hall wines, is high in alcohol yet balanced. It's deep and long in blackberry jam, mocha and new-oak flavors. This is appealing now for its sheer drinkability and deliciousness, but its inherent subtleties will become increasingly apparent with age. Drink now–2020.	92	125	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
124,463	US	A bit harsh and bitter, with some unripe, green flavors alongside blackberries. Finishes dry and astringent.	83	12	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
26,362	France	An old-vine wine, this is powerful, concentrated and impressively dense for a Marsannay. It is full of red plum and berry flavors, plus firm tannins that suggest this could age for several years.	90	73	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
93,893	Italy	This blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, easily recognizable for its fun label showing antique cars and cyprus trees, has earthy aromas that suggest leafy underbrush, wet soil, woodland berries and plum. The palate delivers black cherry accented with black pepper, espresso and menthol. Tightly woven and tannic, it will benefit with a few more years aging. Drink 2015–2019.	88	27	Tuscany	Red Blend
126,292	US	This wine from Champagne native Christian Roguenant hits all the right Pinot notes with aplomb. Fragrant cherry blossom and red fruit aromas are spiced with mace and loamy earth notes. The palate combines rich red fruit with touches of earth and baking spice, manages to stay light and refreshing in body.	92	33	California	Pinot Noir
117,892	US	Syrah makes up more than half of this blend that also includes Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Malbec. The combination is medium-bodied and mixed, with baked bread and tart cranberry competing for attention. Bay leaf and dried herb also play roles, before the whole finishes light.	86	45	California	Red Blend
116,595	Italy	A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, this presents lovely fragrances of blue flower, incense and tilled soil. On the palate, velvety tannins provide a backbone for juicy blackberry, black cherry and Asian spice. Soft and elegant, this is ready to be enjoyed. Drink through 2017.	90	35	Tuscany	Red Blend
15,385	US	There's a spicy cinnamon character to this wine that's otherwise flush in blackberry and chest-pounding ripe fruit and oak.	86	30	California	Merlot
55,668	US	Caramel oak meets thick tar and sticky tannin in this robust wine from the mountain appellation. Dark brooding fruit is seasoned in minty earth and forest floor.	88	80	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
61,798	Spain	An aromatic opening of compost and vinegar might suggest casting this aside. But flavors of strawberry and chocolate, along with an admitted weedy note, amount to something decent. Finishing notes of brown sugar and berry syrup are chocolaty and ensure that this finishes better than it begins.	85	50	Northern Spain	Red Blend
34,457	US	Very delicious in terms of sheer flavor. Floods the mouth with ripe, rich black cherries, black raspberries, milk chocolate, licorice and spicy, oaky vanilla. Could have more structure, though. Drink now.	87	45	California	Pinot Noir
50,350	Portugal	From old vines in selected vineyards, this wine is richly endowed with dense black fruits and dusty tannins. Full bodied and intense with a ripe, jammy character, its fruit concentration is bolstered by wood aging. Drink from 2018.	92	40	Douro	Portuguese Red
113,048	Spain	Peach and apricot aromas give way to vanilla and resiny oak notes. This blend of Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca is full in body and has taken well to oak. Melon, green banana and wood spice flavors are dry and elegant on the finish. Drink through 2021.	90	17	Northern Spain	White Blend
2,690	US	This is a good example of the high-alcohol style of warmth and deliciousness. While it's not common for Stags Leap wines to have these characteristics, it is incredibly deep in black cherries, milk chocolate and oak, with a spicy finish that goes on for a long time, indicating the power of this Cabernet. Drink over the next six years.	90	150	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
33,077	Italy	Blue flower, espresso, menthol and dried sage aromas lead the nose. The full-bodied tannic palate offers dried black cherry and the warmth of alcohol alongside oak-driven sensations of coconut, roasted coffee bean and a hint of licorice. Solid grainy tannins provide the framework and give it a somewhat astringent finish.	88	65	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
71,871	Argentina	This opens with a heavy black-cherry aroma that's topped with a hint of leaf and a whiff of plastic. It feels medicinal and tastes like a mix of cherry cough syrup, oak and mint.	83	13	Mendoza Province	Pinot Noir
15,814	US	Lots of blackberry, cherry, smoked meat and pepper spice flavors in this dry, tannic Petite Sirah. It's a little harsh in texture, so drink it with rich barbecue and roasted meat dishes.	85	30	California	Petite Sirah
3,840	US	This Pinot Noir is from the far or “true” Sonoma Coast, near Annapolis, north of the new Fort Ross-Seaview appellation. It shows its origin in the brisk acidity and delicacy of mouthfeel, as well as the fantastic range of wild red berry, cola, pine, nettle and white pepper flavors that change from second to second. New oak brings toasty, vanilla complexities and wood tannins. This is a delicious wine now, but will age gracefully for at least eight years.	93	59	California	Pinot Noir
43,041	Italy	Scents of white flower, pear and a hint of ground almond emerge on this lively white. The vibrant palate offers green apple and a hint of mineral alongside racy acidity.	87	27	Northeastern Italy	Pinot Grigio
90,259	US	Crisp and apple-flavored, this light and serviceable Chardonnay brings the clean and balanced flavors of Washington fruit to this California-based producer of high volume, moderately priced wines. Fine for everyday enjoyment.	86	11	Washington	Chardonnay
67,884	US	This has some simple flavors of sour cherry candy and oak. The structure is overly soft and lacking tension. Drink up.	85	37	California	Pinot Noir
114,311	Italy	Honeysuckle and white stone-fruit aromas waft out of the glass. On the bright, creamy palate, a lemon drop note underscores yellow apple and pear alongside vibrant acidity.	88	20	Veneto	Glera
59,712	US	A compelling blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, this wine captures your attention from the first sniff. The aromas have a rare mix of fruit, soil, barrel and animal, the sort of complexity that eludes language. It fills the mouth with wild and arresting flavors, sweet cherry fruit, animal, loam, cut tobacco and coffee grounds, all folding into dense, dark tannins.	93	36	Washington	Red Blend
112,603	US	Tons of ripe, jammy blueberry, cherry and blackberry fruit in this delicious wine, with the most scrumptious caramel sweetness. Easy to like with almost anything calling for a fruity red wine.	86	9	California	Red Blend
109,842	Italy	Tilled earth, underbrush, rose petal, perfumed berry, aromatic herb and a balsamic note are some of the many alluring scents you'll find on this gorgeous red. The juicy palate is both earthy and loaded with finesse, doling out ripe dark cherry, raspberry, pipe tobacco, licorice and energizing mineral. Firm, polished tannins provide structure. It's already almost accessible but will continue to evolve and age beautifully. Drink from 2019 through 2029.	96	72	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
93,038	US	Modest, with citrus, spice and tobacco flavors, but nicely dry and crisp in acidity. You'll find tantalizing flavors of oranges, bananas, green melons and figs. A polished wine to drink now.	87	20	California	Chardonnay
62,727	France	For the wine and its fruit, there is too much firm extract here. It brings out very dry tannins and licorice flavors that cover the fruit. It's going to be a difficult wine to soften.	87	61	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
5,589	Italy	Here's a no fuss wine for everyday dinners with loads of fresh fruit, kiwi, pineapple and a strong emphasis on floral fragrances. The flavors focus on dried fruit, sun-dried apple chips in particular.	86	12	Veneto	White Blend
80,822	US	Mostly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this blend includes smaller percentages of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris as well. Light golden in color, it's a zingy, long-lingering taste of citrus and berry that's creamy on the palate with a floral nose.	89	22	California	Sparkling Blend
119,388	Argentina	The difference between this and the brand new 2016 is obvious: this is maderized but still good. Aromas of orange blossom are floral, but overall this seems low on crispness. Plump on the palate, this tastes of peach and dried melon. A soft finish with a white-pepper character says drink right away.	86	12	Mendoza Province	Rosé
83,731	France	A chalky textured and mineral-driven wine, it's crisp while also smooth and rich. It is full of white fruits, softly textured herbaceousness and lively final acidity. A wine to age for a few months or even a year or two. Screwcap.	89	20	Loire Valley	Sauvignon Blanc
30,318	Spain	Cherry and berry aromas are earthy, leathery and a touch stalky, with a note of compost. A round, fairly full mouthfeel and lightly oaked, medicinal flavors of black plum and berry fruits finish short.	85	14	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
99,400	Argentina	Big, ripe, colorful and attractive, with leather and earth on the nose. The mouthfeel is a touch clanky, while the black fruit palate is broad and masculine as it shows a few holes in the fabric. With vanilla and mocha late, this is a nice Malbec with full tannins and grip.	88	30	Mendoza Province	Malbec
10,483	US	There has been an impressive jump in quality over the past few vintages, along with a price drop. What's not to like? This young, lightly spritzy wine is a fresh summer drink with immense appeal. Scents of white flowers, flavors of pears and highlights of tangerines, continue into further flavors of pink grapefruit and clean rock. The low alcohol suggests that there is a touch of residual sugar, but the wine finishes dry.	90	14	Oregon	Pinot Gris
13,988	France	Wonderfully balanced notes of green, yellow and red apples are subsumed beautifully into a taut, yeasty, autolytic strucutre. Dryness lets the fruit speak while the fizz dances woftly. This is immensely refreshing and has real grace—thanks to 95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir.	93	30	Alsace	Sparkling Blend
22,246	Argentina	Woody aromas are obvious but not overdone as they dominate apple and banana notes. This Chardonnay is narrow and grabby in feel, with salty orange and popcorn flavors. As modest fruit flavors fade on the finish, oak resin takes over.	88	25	Mendoza Province	Chardonnay
99,512	US	Lush, dry and delicious, with firm but finely ground tannins framing black currant, cassis, mocha and cedar flavors. Feels soft and plush, and should improve through 2011.	89	50	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
48,483	US	From young vines, this has been cofermented with Viognier, and it is a firm—almost hard—and tannic wine, with good grip. Black fruits, pepper and some hints of stone can be found, but it hits a wall of tannins that will require some time in bottle to break down.	86	25	Washington	Syrah
105,501	US	Woodsy and thickly textured, this Weir Pinot is balanced in just-ripe cherry goodness that neatly scrapes the edge of sour-ness. Fine earth and herbal overtones show off its varietal qualities, more typical of its warmer climate than the Deep End of Anderson Valley.	89	50	California	Pinot Noir
102,274	US	With delicate aromas of orange blossom and lime, this wine takes on a viscosity of texture on the palate, offering plump flavors of peach and guava. Refined and well made, the finish is a combination of vanilla and caramel.	90	50	California	Chardonnay
36,706	US	A little sharp and edgy, with some bitterness in the finish, but this is mostly an enjoyable Cab. It's dry and rich in tannins, with currant, licorice and smoky oak flavors.	84	18	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
40,764	US	Even though this wine is nicely dry and crisp, it's too vegetal, with a green bean taste.	82	20	California	Chardonnay
80,500	US	This wine packs a punch of flavor for the price, and is made in large enough quantities to find easily. Vibrant in lemon, lime and mandarin orange, it's smooth, refreshing and delicious.	90	16	California	Sauvignon Blanc
124,580	US	Sharp in acids, with a knife-like cutting quality that slices right through and across the wine's natural cherry flavors. The tannins are bigtime, too. Doesn't seem at all likely to improve in the bottle.	83	28	California	Barbera
27,980	US	Rose petals, red currants, red licorice and a bit of snapped sage stick entertain the nose on this bottling, which can be sampled at the producer's downtown Paso tasting room. Earl Grey tea, dried orange rind and dried violets play on the palate, which cuts the elderberry fruit with sharp, slightly bitter cherry pits.	91	38	California	Grenache
43,491	US	Citrus blossoms and lime zest perfume this fragrant little showstopper. Dry in style, it's a spry, delicately-framed wine, yet lusciously concentrated in peach and melon flavors. Streaks of lemon-lime acidity catapult a long, penetrating finish.	90	16	New York	Riesling
74,558	US	This is a fruit-powered wine, loaded with fresh pear, melon and tropical flavors. It shows no sign of having suffered from the wet, cool weather that hit Oregon during the 2007 harvest. It seems riper than the perfectly balanced '06 bottling, with lower acids and a streak of vanilla and coconut wrapping up the finish.	91	19	Oregon	Pinot Gris
63,731	Italy	This is dominated by oak, toasted coffee beans and a hint of meat juices. The palate is short and finishes on a green note, with bitter wood tannins.	84	60	Piedmont	Nebbiolo
67,564	US	Creamy, oaky and buttery, with a scour of acidity that feels out of place. The underlying flavors are of apricots and oranges. Pretty good, in a country style.	86	28	California	Sauvignon Blanc
23,055	US	Pure, sappy wine juice is the impression this wine leaves. Although it's a 2010, it is so fresh and tangy it might have come straight from the tank. Pomegranate and raspberry are the fruit highlights, with hints of pepper and herb.	88	30	Washington	Cabernet Franc
61,662	Spain	Soft, ripe, earthy aromas of sweet stone fruits and melon turn a bit soapy as this breathes out. Foamy and overactive, this rosé is chunky on the palate, with flavors of nectarine and brown sugar that finish round and easy.	87	28	Catalonia	Sparkling Blend
43,068	US	This is a rich Cabernet, powerful in cherry- and blackberry-pie-filling flavors, which are compounded by the sweet taste of caramelized oak. The tannins are soft and easy to drink now.	89	46	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
68,632	US	Dried herbs, blueberry and then a bit of forest-floor funk show on the nose of this affordable, widely available bottling by a reliable producer. The palate tastes like grape juice, proving even more pleasant when licorice elements emerge. It's perfect for a backyard barbecue.	85	17	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
17,188	France	From vines close to the premier crus, this is firm and solid while generous. It conveys power and structure along with a more delicious, perfumed side. Drink from 2017.	89	24	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
4,820	US	This is quite crisp and clean, with fairly typical flavors for Washington Pinot Gris. Which is to say, not nearly as fleshy as the wines from Oregon, with less of the juicy pear character. There's plenty of acid, more like green apple than ripe pear. It's a soundly made wine, clean and fresh, but less varietally distinctive than one would hope for.	85	15	Washington	Pinot Gris
117,325	Italy	This is a bright selection, showing wild cherry, leather and balsamic notes alongside hints of well-integrated oak, pepper and espresso. It's not complex but it has a silky texture and is enjoyable now. Michael Skurnik Wines, Estate Wines.	89	25	Tuscany	Sangiovese
45,539	US	This is a massively rich style of Chardonnay bordering on fat, but delicious throughout. The nose offers aromas of golden apple slices, jasmine, honeysuckle, marzipan, melon and prominent pineapple. Once sipped, vanilla-laced butter and sea-salt caramel flavors ensure.	90	75	California	Chardonnay
33,014	France	Dominated by Sylvaner but with some fragrant Muscat also in the blend, this is a perfumed wine, fresh while soft. It's delicate, balanced, cut neatly with acidity. A great apéritif wine.	85	12	Alsace	White Blend
41,879	Italy	Delicate scents of Rennet apple and Bartlett pear lead to the lively, somewhat lean palate. It's simple but also crisp and clean.	85	13	Veneto	Glera
73,387	US	This rich, ripe Merlot offers lots of smooth flavor. Grown on the Sonoma side of Carneros, the wine is dry and soft in tannins, marked by black cherry, blueberry, toast and vanilla flavors.	89	35	California	Merlot
118,271	France	Chalk and the merest touch of honey, a little lanolin and lots of lemon and lime peel: that describes the complex nose of this dry Riesling from the wondrous 2008 vintage. The palate is poised and dry, its lightness accentuated by the rich, stony flavors around its core. Lemon freshness runs throughout. The finish is gloriously long.	93	43	Alsace	Riesling
14,393	US	A full nose of flowers and citrus is followed by quiet flavors of lemon and spice in this friendly Chardonnay from Keuka Spring. Subtle and easy, the wine will pair well with grilled fish or chicken salad.	84	14	New York	Chardonnay
55,714	US	Dry and harsh, with overwhelming feline smells and tastes.	81	21	California	Viognier
6,604	US	Pale in color and tart in acidity, this Pinot is a bit on the thin side, fruit-wise. It offers a blast of Asian spices and mint, with suggestions of cherries, citrus zest and Dr. Pepper. Drink this dry, elegant wine now.	86	31	California	Pinot Noir
117,076	US	The fruit from this marquee site is elusive at first, offering light wisps of rose petal and bay, earthy and spicy in equal waves. Around its richness of tart cherry are elements of pomegranate, orange zest and tea. It's a wine of great complexity and counterbalance, with a lengthy, leathery finish.	93	60	California	Pinot Noir
25,390	US	A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the vintner's estate, this wine is holding back some of its complexity now in lieu of aging potential. Smoky oak, bay leaf, ripe raspberry, cherry and cedar tones remain elusive and subtle on the palate. This is an elegant wine, vibrant in red fruit and light spice. Cellar it through 2022.	94	140	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
103,081	Spain	This is jammy and reduced throughout, especially on the nose, which offers a dense blueberry aroma. Saturated and solid on the palate, it features ripe flavors of black plum, blackberry and caramel. A potent, fruity, modern type of Tempranillo that's long on fruit and short on complexity.	89	23	Northern Spain	Tempranillo
86,034	US	Sometimes a wine’s bouquet says it all: Here it’s delectable, redolent of black cherries and prunes. It also looks great in the glass. Flavors are of raspberry and light oak. The mouthfeel is beautiful. While all Panther Creek wines have a sleekness to them, the Nysa sets the standard for being sleek. 170 cases made.	90	48	Oregon	Pinot Noir
68,650	US	Owned by the Wrights, this vineyard delivers smooth, forward, full-bodied flavors of cranberry, raspberry and blue plum. There's a tart snap to the fruit, and a clear sense that it has the structure and depth to develop nicely over the next decade or longer.	93	63	Oregon	Pinot Noir
13,197	US	This smells like sweet red cherries and ripe plums and tastes quite ripe, almost sweet, with more berries and cherries. The overall mouthfeel is full bodied and the texture is broad and rich. It is generous, fruity and tasty all around.	86	30	California	Grenache
27,282	Argentina	Standard berry aromas come with notes of leather and animal. This is firm, clacky and shows biting tannins, while the flavor profile revolves around herbal blackberry with a pinch of salt. Chocolaty oak and herbal influences guide the finish on this firm, slightly abrasive wine.	88	18	Mendoza Province	Malbec
8,833	US	Velvety on the palate, this coastal wine from a site three miles from the Pacific Ocean shows cool-climate savory tones of cranberry, rose petal and pine, with streaks of black licorice adding to the complex range of flavor. Integrated and lushly elegant, it finishes in a strong touch of cardamom.	93	55	California	Pinot Noir
71,807	France	Domaine Houchart is one of the top estates in Sainte-Victoire. This ripe while deliciously fruity and fresh wine is full of raspberries, ripe red currants and a refreshing line of acidity.	90	20	Provence	Rosé
73,657	France	Exhibiting the natural richness of a Chambolle wine, this is a work in progress. Tannins are still integrating with the generous red fruits and acidity to give the ripe and rounded wine it will become. Drink from 2017.	89	80	Burgundy	Pinot Noir
63,152	US	Fine winemaking is on display here, as the blend includes grapes from six far-flung vineyards. It's artfully melded, with brambly berries, Bing cherries, cola, cocoa and red licorice notes. Seamless and buttressed with natural acids, it's not at all reliant on barrel flavors, having seen just 6% once-filled oak, with the rest neutral.	91	26	Oregon	Pinot Noir
52,503	US	Vanilla wraps itself around cherry, cranberry and pomegranate to open with a ripe bang before this wine delves into darker tar notes and big tannins. Powerfully dense and concentrated, it maintains an herbal overtone that suggest further potential over time.	88	27	California	Cabernet Franc
34,597	US	Dark in color and meaty, this stainless-steel-fermented wine is made from Pinot Gris grapes from the Rocky Hill Vineyard and Pinot Noir grapes from Gold Rock Vineyard. Together, they offer a crisp interpretation of strawberry, watermelon and peach, finishing light and bright.	90	28	California	Rosé
21,816	US	Fire up the Barbie and drink this Zin with burgers. It's a simple wine, with blackberry tea and herb flavors.	82	15	California	Zinfandel
77,200	US	This wine's aromas suggest bittersweet chocolate, vanilla, cherry and spice. The palate is rich and layered, with sumptuous red and black fruit flavors speckled with plentiful barrel accents.	90	40	Washington	Cabernet Sauvignon
23,275	US	This is a pretty good price for an everyday, introductory Pinot Noir. It shows proper qualities of dryness, silkiness and cherry cola flavors, enhanced with oaky notes.	85	12	California	Pinot Noir
30,739	US	Ripe and fruity, this has an oak flavor that overshadows the blackberries and currants.	85	54	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
85,417	US	Though quite dark, spicy, smoky, fragrant and seductive, this is a very flavorful wine. Citrusy acids underscore flavors of grapefruit and orange, but the core of the wine is straightforward, pure and ripe berry. It's nice not to fight the fruit with oak; the aromatics are beautiful.	90	28	Washington	Syrah
13,824	US	Overly soft and simple and quite sugary sweet, like an inexpensive Port-style wine. Shows flavors of berries, currants and chocolate. Drink now.	84	24	California	Syrah
93,350	France	There is a mineral texture to this wine with its blend of almost equal Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. It is tight, structured and needs to age with its crisp acidity and warmer tropical fruits. Drink from 2016.	87	15	Bordeaux	Bordeaux-style White Blend
124,116	US	From Heidi Barrett's estate vineyard in Calistoga, this Syrah is very rich and appealing. What it lacks in complex subtlety it makes up for in immediate chocolate-inspired blackberry jam and mushu plum flavors. Firmly tannic, it might age for a while, but will show best now through 2012.	91	80	California	Syrah
11,696	US	Shy on the nose, this wine has dry, sticky tannins that cling to a wall of high-toned red fruit, mostly plum, forming a medium weight on the palate. Softening out as it goes, it leaves black pepper on the finish.	86	30	California	Merlot
113,924	US	Sugary and Porty. Okay in a pinch when you need something red and rustic.	80	12	California	Red Blend
13,052	US	Big-boned and soft, this reserve-tier wine is savory and serene, with forest flavors of wild mushroom. Soy, dried herb, sage and black currant notes pepper the scene.	90	150	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
36,093	US	Though no new oak was used in the élévage of this wine, it has a lovely, toasty backdrop to the aromas of fresh rose petals, spicy tobacco and tart plum. This is nicely rounded, keeping the acids from dominating and allowing the fruit to display itself gently and without any rough edges. In the mouth the acids come forward, but they are so fresh, natural and clean that it's a genuine pleasure.	88	20	Washington	Sangiovese
57,435	US	All the Eight Bells wines show attention to cleanliness and varietal expression. This has a ripe apple flavor, with a lick of minerality on the finish.	88	18	Washington	Chardonnay
17,117	US	Winemaker Greg Morthole plays all the bells and whistles on this Burgundian-style Chardonnay. Barrel fermentation brings toast and sweet vanilla to the tropical fruit and green apple flavors, while the full malolactic fermentation adds notes of buttered popcorn. The acidity is racy and clean.	88	30	California	Chardonnay
88,407	US	Honeysuckle and Good & Plenty combine on the entry of this fruity, floral wine, full-bodied and intriguing on the palate in ripe apple and vanilla. A funkiness on the finish gives it an earthy ending.	87	20	California	Chardonnay
64,531	US	This tastes like it could be anything from Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc to Grenache Blanc, but it's rich in honey, orange and buttered toastflavors. It's seems a little sweet, but it has a good cut of acidity.	85	11	California	Chardonnay
64,809	Australia	Known more for its red wines, Wolf Blass nevertheless makes a creditable Chardonnay for $12. hints of vanilla and toasted almond mark the nose, while the fruit flavors veer toward citrus and stay there, turning lemony on the finish.	85	12	South Australia	Chardonnay
89,335	US	The Mother Vine Cabernet is drinking soft and easy now, with gentle tannins framing slightly herbaceous blackberry and black cherry flavors, touched with smoky oak. It feels like a wine you want to age, although the softness suggests it won't for long.	87	30	California	Cabernet Sauvignon
4,477	US	This wine was barrel fermented and aged in 100% new French oak. Aromas of sweet spices, toast and stone fruit are followed by a full-bodied palate. It shows a lovely sense of texture.	91	40	Washington	Chardonnay
2,744	France	Almost white in color, this wine is fruity and crisp with lemon and lime flavors. A light hint of a tannic structure also suggests minerality. The aftertaste is bright and packed with acidity.	86	20	Bordeaux	Rosé
33,951	US	Rich, full-bodied and heavy, this is dramatic in its own way. It's certainly ripe and thick, with a flavor of black raspberry jam and a touch of milk chocolate. The high alcohol is suggestive of cherry liqueur. But that's been the Chenoweth Ranch signature for years. Drink now.	88	58	California	Pinot Noir
105,696	US	Vibrant red plum and cherry aromas meet hibiscus, cinnamon and a touch of inviting cotton candy on the nose of this bottling. The palate brims with cinnamon spice, baked strawberry and red plum, further enhanced by licorice and ginger snap flavors. The structure is elegantly grippy.	93	45	California	Nebbiolo

3,901

US

Closed and youthful, this wine is medium in build and subtle in oak. It conveys a briny streak throughout the palate, and a distinct taste of candied lemon.

87

22

California

Chardonnay

98,587

US

Firm tannins and good acidity mark this 100% Cabernet, which, like all Hall wines, is high in alcohol yet balanced. It's deep and long in blackberry jam, mocha and new-oak flavors. This is appealing now for its sheer drinkability and deliciousness, but its inherent subtleties will become increasingly apparent with age. Drink now–2020.

92

125

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

124,463

US

A bit harsh and bitter, with some unripe, green flavors alongside blackberries. Finishes dry and astringent.

83

12

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

26,362

France

An old-vine wine, this is powerful, concentrated and impressively dense for a Marsannay. It is full of red plum and berry flavors, plus firm tannins that suggest this could age for several years.

90

73

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

93,893

Italy

This blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, easily recognizable for its fun label showing antique cars and cyprus trees, has earthy aromas that suggest leafy underbrush, wet soil, woodland berries and plum. The palate delivers black cherry accented with black pepper, espresso and menthol. Tightly woven and tannic, it will benefit with a few more years aging. Drink 2015–2019.

88

27

Tuscany

Red Blend

126,292

US

This wine from Champagne native Christian Roguenant hits all the right Pinot notes with aplomb. Fragrant cherry blossom and red fruit aromas are spiced with mace and loamy earth notes. The palate combines rich red fruit with touches of earth and baking spice, manages to stay light and refreshing in body.

92

33

California

Pinot Noir

117,892

US

Syrah makes up more than half of this blend that also includes Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Malbec. The combination is medium-bodied and mixed, with baked bread and tart cranberry competing for attention. Bay leaf and dried herb also play roles, before the whole finishes light.

86

45

California

Red Blend

116,595

Italy

A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, this presents lovely fragrances of blue flower, incense and tilled soil. On the palate, velvety tannins provide a backbone for juicy blackberry, black cherry and Asian spice. Soft and elegant, this is ready to be enjoyed. Drink through 2017.

90

35

Tuscany

Red Blend

15,385

US

There's a spicy cinnamon character to this wine that's otherwise flush in blackberry and chest-pounding ripe fruit and oak.

86

30

California

Merlot

55,668

US

Caramel oak meets thick tar and sticky tannin in this robust wine from the mountain appellation. Dark brooding fruit is seasoned in minty earth and forest floor.

88

80

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

61,798

Spain

An aromatic opening of compost and vinegar might suggest casting this aside. But flavors of strawberry and chocolate, along with an admitted weedy note, amount to something decent. Finishing notes of brown sugar and berry syrup are chocolaty and ensure that this finishes better than it begins.

85

50

Northern Spain

Red Blend

34,457

US

Very delicious in terms of sheer flavor. Floods the mouth with ripe, rich black cherries, black raspberries, milk chocolate, licorice and spicy, oaky vanilla. Could have more structure, though. Drink now.

87

45

California

Pinot Noir

50,350

Portugal

From old vines in selected vineyards, this wine is richly endowed with dense black fruits and dusty tannins. Full bodied and intense with a ripe, jammy character, its fruit concentration is bolstered by wood aging. Drink from 2018.

92

40

Douro

Portuguese Red

113,048

Spain

Peach and apricot aromas give way to vanilla and resiny oak notes. This blend of Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca is full in body and has taken well to oak. Melon, green banana and wood spice flavors are dry and elegant on the finish. Drink through 2021.

90

17

Northern Spain

White Blend

2,690

US

This is a good example of the high-alcohol style of warmth and deliciousness. While it's not common for Stags Leap wines to have these characteristics, it is incredibly deep in black cherries, milk chocolate and oak, with a spicy finish that goes on for a long time, indicating the power of this Cabernet. Drink over the next six years.

90

150

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

33,077

Italy

Blue flower, espresso, menthol and dried sage aromas lead the nose. The full-bodied tannic palate offers dried black cherry and the warmth of alcohol alongside oak-driven sensations of coconut, roasted coffee bean and a hint of licorice. Solid grainy tannins provide the framework and give it a somewhat astringent finish.

88

65

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

71,871

Argentina

This opens with a heavy black-cherry aroma that's topped with a hint of leaf and a whiff of plastic. It feels medicinal and tastes like a mix of cherry cough syrup, oak and mint.

83

13

Mendoza Province

Pinot Noir

15,814

US

Lots of blackberry, cherry, smoked meat and pepper spice flavors in this dry, tannic Petite Sirah. It's a little harsh in texture, so drink it with rich barbecue and roasted meat dishes.

85

30

California

Petite Sirah

3,840

US

This Pinot Noir is from the far or “true” Sonoma Coast, near Annapolis, north of the new Fort Ross-Seaview appellation. It shows its origin in the brisk acidity and delicacy of mouthfeel, as well as the fantastic range of wild red berry, cola, pine, nettle and white pepper flavors that change from second to second. New oak brings toasty, vanilla complexities and wood tannins. This is a delicious wine now, but will age gracefully for at least eight years.

93

59

California

Pinot Noir

43,041

Italy

Scents of white flower, pear and a hint of ground almond emerge on this lively white. The vibrant palate offers green apple and a hint of mineral alongside racy acidity.

87

27

Northeastern Italy

Pinot Grigio

90,259

US

Crisp and apple-flavored, this light and serviceable Chardonnay brings the clean and balanced flavors of Washington fruit to this California-based producer of high volume, moderately priced wines. Fine for everyday enjoyment.

86

11

Washington

Chardonnay

67,884

US

This has some simple flavors of sour cherry candy and oak. The structure is overly soft and lacking tension. Drink up.

85

37

California

Pinot Noir

114,311

Italy

Honeysuckle and white stone-fruit aromas waft out of the glass. On the bright, creamy palate, a lemon drop note underscores yellow apple and pear alongside vibrant acidity.

88

20

Veneto

Glera

59,712

US

A compelling blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, this wine captures your attention from the first sniff. The aromas have a rare mix of fruit, soil, barrel and animal, the sort of complexity that eludes language. It fills the mouth with wild and arresting flavors, sweet cherry fruit, animal, loam, cut tobacco and coffee grounds, all folding into dense, dark tannins.

93

36

Washington

Red Blend

112,603

US

Tons of ripe, jammy blueberry, cherry and blackberry fruit in this delicious wine, with the most scrumptious caramel sweetness. Easy to like with almost anything calling for a fruity red wine.

86

9

California

Red Blend

109,842

Italy

Tilled earth, underbrush, rose petal, perfumed berry, aromatic herb and a balsamic note are some of the many alluring scents you'll find on this gorgeous red. The juicy palate is both earthy and loaded with finesse, doling out ripe dark cherry, raspberry, pipe tobacco, licorice and energizing mineral. Firm, polished tannins provide structure. It's already almost accessible but will continue to evolve and age beautifully. Drink from 2019 through 2029.

96

72

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

93,038

US

Modest, with citrus, spice and tobacco flavors, but nicely dry and crisp in acidity. You'll find tantalizing flavors of oranges, bananas, green melons and figs. A polished wine to drink now.

87

20

California

Chardonnay

62,727

France

For the wine and its fruit, there is too much firm extract here. It brings out very dry tannins and licorice flavors that cover the fruit. It's going to be a difficult wine to soften.

87

61

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

5,589

Italy

Here's a no fuss wine for everyday dinners with loads of fresh fruit, kiwi, pineapple and a strong emphasis on floral fragrances. The flavors focus on dried fruit, sun-dried apple chips in particular.

86

12

Veneto

White Blend

80,822

US

Mostly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this blend includes smaller percentages of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris as well. Light golden in color, it's a zingy, long-lingering taste of citrus and berry that's creamy on the palate with a floral nose.

89

22

California

Sparkling Blend

119,388

Argentina

The difference between this and the brand new 2016 is obvious: this is maderized but still good. Aromas of orange blossom are floral, but overall this seems low on crispness. Plump on the palate, this tastes of peach and dried melon. A soft finish with a white-pepper character says drink right away.

86

12

Mendoza Province

Rosé

83,731

France

A chalky textured and mineral-driven wine, it's crisp while also smooth and rich. It is full of white fruits, softly textured herbaceousness and lively final acidity. A wine to age for a few months or even a year or two. Screwcap.

89

20

Loire Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

30,318

Spain

Cherry and berry aromas are earthy, leathery and a touch stalky, with a note of compost. A round, fairly full mouthfeel and lightly oaked, medicinal flavors of black plum and berry fruits finish short.

85

14

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

99,400

Argentina

Big, ripe, colorful and attractive, with leather and earth on the nose. The mouthfeel is a touch clanky, while the black fruit palate is broad and masculine as it shows a few holes in the fabric. With vanilla and mocha late, this is a nice Malbec with full tannins and grip.

88

30

Mendoza Province

Malbec

10,483

US

There has been an impressive jump in quality over the past few vintages, along with a price drop. What's not to like? This young, lightly spritzy wine is a fresh summer drink with immense appeal. Scents of white flowers, flavors of pears and highlights of tangerines, continue into further flavors of pink grapefruit and clean rock. The low alcohol suggests that there is a touch of residual sugar, but the wine finishes dry.

90

14

Oregon

Pinot Gris

13,988

France

Wonderfully balanced notes of green, yellow and red apples are subsumed beautifully into a taut, yeasty, autolytic strucutre. Dryness lets the fruit speak while the fizz dances woftly. This is immensely refreshing and has real grace—thanks to 95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir.

93

30

Alsace

Sparkling Blend

22,246

Argentina

Woody aromas are obvious but not overdone as they dominate apple and banana notes. This Chardonnay is narrow and grabby in feel, with salty orange and popcorn flavors. As modest fruit flavors fade on the finish, oak resin takes over.

88

25

Mendoza Province

Chardonnay

99,512

US

Lush, dry and delicious, with firm but finely ground tannins framing black currant, cassis, mocha and cedar flavors. Feels soft and plush, and should improve through 2011.

89

50

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

48,483

US

From young vines, this has been cofermented with Viognier, and it is a firm—almost hard—and tannic wine, with good grip. Black fruits, pepper and some hints of stone can be found, but it hits a wall of tannins that will require some time in bottle to break down.

86

25

Washington

Syrah

105,501

US

Woodsy and thickly textured, this Weir Pinot is balanced in just-ripe cherry goodness that neatly scrapes the edge of sour-ness. Fine earth and herbal overtones show off its varietal qualities, more typical of its warmer climate than the Deep End of Anderson Valley.

89

50

California

Pinot Noir

102,274

US

With delicate aromas of orange blossom and lime, this wine takes on a viscosity of texture on the palate, offering plump flavors of peach and guava. Refined and well made, the finish is a combination of vanilla and caramel.

90

50

California

Chardonnay

36,706

US

A little sharp and edgy, with some bitterness in the finish, but this is mostly an enjoyable Cab. It's dry and rich in tannins, with currant, licorice and smoky oak flavors.

84

18

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

40,764

US

Even though this wine is nicely dry and crisp, it's too vegetal, with a green bean taste.

82

20

California

Chardonnay

80,500

US

This wine packs a punch of flavor for the price, and is made in large enough quantities to find easily. Vibrant in lemon, lime and mandarin orange, it's smooth, refreshing and delicious.

90

16

California

Sauvignon Blanc

124,580

US

Sharp in acids, with a knife-like cutting quality that slices right through and across the wine's natural cherry flavors. The tannins are bigtime, too. Doesn't seem at all likely to improve in the bottle.

83

28

California

Barbera

27,980

US

Rose petals, red currants, red licorice and a bit of snapped sage stick entertain the nose on this bottling, which can be sampled at the producer's downtown Paso tasting room. Earl Grey tea, dried orange rind and dried violets play on the palate, which cuts the elderberry fruit with sharp, slightly bitter cherry pits.

91

38

California

Grenache

43,491

US

Citrus blossoms and lime zest perfume this fragrant little showstopper. Dry in style, it's a spry, delicately-framed wine, yet lusciously concentrated in peach and melon flavors. Streaks of lemon-lime acidity catapult a long, penetrating finish.

90

16

New York

Riesling

74,558

US

This is a fruit-powered wine, loaded with fresh pear, melon and tropical flavors. It shows no sign of having suffered from the wet, cool weather that hit Oregon during the 2007 harvest. It seems riper than the perfectly balanced '06 bottling, with lower acids and a streak of vanilla and coconut wrapping up the finish.

91

19

Oregon

Pinot Gris

63,731

Italy

This is dominated by oak, toasted coffee beans and a hint of meat juices. The palate is short and finishes on a green note, with bitter wood tannins.

84

60

Piedmont

Nebbiolo

67,564

US

Creamy, oaky and buttery, with a scour of acidity that feels out of place. The underlying flavors are of apricots and oranges. Pretty good, in a country style.

86

28

California

Sauvignon Blanc

23,055

US

Pure, sappy wine juice is the impression this wine leaves. Although it's a 2010, it is so fresh and tangy it might have come straight from the tank. Pomegranate and raspberry are the fruit highlights, with hints of pepper and herb.

88

30

Washington

Cabernet Franc

61,662

Spain

Soft, ripe, earthy aromas of sweet stone fruits and melon turn a bit soapy as this breathes out. Foamy and overactive, this rosé is chunky on the palate, with flavors of nectarine and brown sugar that finish round and easy.

87

28

Catalonia

Sparkling Blend

43,068

US

This is a rich Cabernet, powerful in cherry- and blackberry-pie-filling flavors, which are compounded by the sweet taste of caramelized oak. The tannins are soft and easy to drink now.

89

46

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

68,632

US

Dried herbs, blueberry and then a bit of forest-floor funk show on the nose of this affordable, widely available bottling by a reliable producer. The palate tastes like grape juice, proving even more pleasant when licorice elements emerge. It's perfect for a backyard barbecue.

85

17

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

17,188

France

From vines close to the premier crus, this is firm and solid while generous. It conveys power and structure along with a more delicious, perfumed side. Drink from 2017.

89

24

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

4,820

US

This is quite crisp and clean, with fairly typical flavors for Washington Pinot Gris. Which is to say, not nearly as fleshy as the wines from Oregon, with less of the juicy pear character. There's plenty of acid, more like green apple than ripe pear. It's a soundly made wine, clean and fresh, but less varietally distinctive than one would hope for.

85

15

Washington

Pinot Gris

117,325

Italy

This is a bright selection, showing wild cherry, leather and balsamic notes alongside hints of well-integrated oak, pepper and espresso. It's not complex but it has a silky texture and is enjoyable now. Michael Skurnik Wines, Estate Wines.

89

25

Tuscany

Sangiovese

45,539

US

This is a massively rich style of Chardonnay bordering on fat, but delicious throughout. The nose offers aromas of golden apple slices, jasmine, honeysuckle, marzipan, melon and prominent pineapple. Once sipped, vanilla-laced butter and sea-salt caramel flavors ensure.

90

75

California

Chardonnay

33,014

France

Dominated by Sylvaner but with some fragrant Muscat also in the blend, this is a perfumed wine, fresh while soft. It's delicate, balanced, cut neatly with acidity. A great apéritif wine.

85

12

Alsace

White Blend

41,879

Italy

Delicate scents of Rennet apple and Bartlett pear lead to the lively, somewhat lean palate. It's simple but also crisp and clean.

85

13

Veneto

Glera

73,387

US

This rich, ripe Merlot offers lots of smooth flavor. Grown on the Sonoma side of Carneros, the wine is dry and soft in tannins, marked by black cherry, blueberry, toast and vanilla flavors.

89

35

California

Merlot

118,271

France

Chalk and the merest touch of honey, a little lanolin and lots of lemon and lime peel: that describes the complex nose of this dry Riesling from the wondrous 2008 vintage. The palate is poised and dry, its lightness accentuated by the rich, stony flavors around its core. Lemon freshness runs throughout. The finish is gloriously long.

93

43

Alsace

Riesling

14,393

US

A full nose of flowers and citrus is followed by quiet flavors of lemon and spice in this friendly Chardonnay from Keuka Spring. Subtle and easy, the wine will pair well with grilled fish or chicken salad.

84

14

New York

Chardonnay

55,714

US

Dry and harsh, with overwhelming feline smells and tastes.

81

21

California

Viognier

6,604

US

Pale in color and tart in acidity, this Pinot is a bit on the thin side, fruit-wise. It offers a blast of Asian spices and mint, with suggestions of cherries, citrus zest and Dr. Pepper. Drink this dry, elegant wine now.

86

31

California

Pinot Noir

117,076

US

The fruit from this marquee site is elusive at first, offering light wisps of rose petal and bay, earthy and spicy in equal waves. Around its richness of tart cherry are elements of pomegranate, orange zest and tea. It's a wine of great complexity and counterbalance, with a lengthy, leathery finish.

93

60

California

Pinot Noir

25,390

US

A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the vintner's estate, this wine is holding back some of its complexity now in lieu of aging potential. Smoky oak, bay leaf, ripe raspberry, cherry and cedar tones remain elusive and subtle on the palate. This is an elegant wine, vibrant in red fruit and light spice. Cellar it through 2022.

94

140

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

103,081

Spain

This is jammy and reduced throughout, especially on the nose, which offers a dense blueberry aroma. Saturated and solid on the palate, it features ripe flavors of black plum, blackberry and caramel. A potent, fruity, modern type of Tempranillo that's long on fruit and short on complexity.

89

23

Northern Spain

Tempranillo

86,034

US

Sometimes a wine’s bouquet says it all: Here it’s delectable, redolent of black cherries and prunes. It also looks great in the glass. Flavors are of raspberry and light oak. The mouthfeel is beautiful. While all Panther Creek wines have a sleekness to them, the Nysa sets the standard for being sleek. 170 cases made.

90

48

Oregon

Pinot Noir

68,650

US

Owned by the Wrights, this vineyard delivers smooth, forward, full-bodied flavors of cranberry, raspberry and blue plum. There's a tart snap to the fruit, and a clear sense that it has the structure and depth to develop nicely over the next decade or longer.

93

63

Oregon

Pinot Noir

13,197

US

This smells like sweet red cherries and ripe plums and tastes quite ripe, almost sweet, with more berries and cherries. The overall mouthfeel is full bodied and the texture is broad and rich. It is generous, fruity and tasty all around.

86

30

California

Grenache

27,282

Argentina

Standard berry aromas come with notes of leather and animal. This is firm, clacky and shows biting tannins, while the flavor profile revolves around herbal blackberry with a pinch of salt. Chocolaty oak and herbal influences guide the finish on this firm, slightly abrasive wine.

88

18

Mendoza Province

Malbec

8,833

US

Velvety on the palate, this coastal wine from a site three miles from the Pacific Ocean shows cool-climate savory tones of cranberry, rose petal and pine, with streaks of black licorice adding to the complex range of flavor. Integrated and lushly elegant, it finishes in a strong touch of cardamom.

93

55

California

Pinot Noir

71,807

France

Domaine Houchart is one of the top estates in Sainte-Victoire. This ripe while deliciously fruity and fresh wine is full of raspberries, ripe red currants and a refreshing line of acidity.

90

20

Provence

Rosé

73,657

France

Exhibiting the natural richness of a Chambolle wine, this is a work in progress. Tannins are still integrating with the generous red fruits and acidity to give the ripe and rounded wine it will become. Drink from 2017.

89

80

Burgundy

Pinot Noir

63,152

US

Fine winemaking is on display here, as the blend includes grapes from six far-flung vineyards. It's artfully melded, with brambly berries, Bing cherries, cola, cocoa and red licorice notes. Seamless and buttressed with natural acids, it's not at all reliant on barrel flavors, having seen just 6% once-filled oak, with the rest neutral.

91

26

Oregon

Pinot Noir

52,503

US

Vanilla wraps itself around cherry, cranberry and pomegranate to open with a ripe bang before this wine delves into darker tar notes and big tannins. Powerfully dense and concentrated, it maintains an herbal overtone that suggest further potential over time.

88

27

California

Cabernet Franc

34,597

US

Dark in color and meaty, this stainless-steel-fermented wine is made from Pinot Gris grapes from the Rocky Hill Vineyard and Pinot Noir grapes from Gold Rock Vineyard. Together, they offer a crisp interpretation of strawberry, watermelon and peach, finishing light and bright.

90

28

California

Rosé

21,816

US

Fire up the Barbie and drink this Zin with burgers. It's a simple wine, with blackberry tea and herb flavors.

82

15

California

Zinfandel

77,200

US

This wine's aromas suggest bittersweet chocolate, vanilla, cherry and spice. The palate is rich and layered, with sumptuous red and black fruit flavors speckled with plentiful barrel accents.

90

40

Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon

23,275

US

This is a pretty good price for an everyday, introductory Pinot Noir. It shows proper qualities of dryness, silkiness and cherry cola flavors, enhanced with oaky notes.

85

12

California

Pinot Noir

30,739

US

Ripe and fruity, this has an oak flavor that overshadows the blackberries and currants.

85

54

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

85,417

US

Though quite dark, spicy, smoky, fragrant and seductive, this is a very flavorful wine. Citrusy acids underscore flavors of grapefruit and orange, but the core of the wine is straightforward, pure and ripe berry. It's nice not to fight the fruit with oak; the aromatics are beautiful.

90

28

Washington

Syrah

13,824

US

Overly soft and simple and quite sugary sweet, like an inexpensive Port-style wine. Shows flavors of berries, currants and chocolate. Drink now.

84

24

California

Syrah

93,350

France

There is a mineral texture to this wine with its blend of almost equal Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. It is tight, structured and needs to age with its crisp acidity and warmer tropical fruits. Drink from 2016.

87

15

Bordeaux

Bordeaux-style White Blend

124,116

US

From Heidi Barrett's estate vineyard in Calistoga, this Syrah is very rich and appealing. What it lacks in complex subtlety it makes up for in immediate chocolate-inspired blackberry jam and mushu plum flavors. Firmly tannic, it might age for a while, but will show best now through 2012.

91

80

California

Syrah

11,696

US

Shy on the nose, this wine has dry, sticky tannins that cling to a wall of high-toned red fruit, mostly plum, forming a medium weight on the palate. Softening out as it goes, it leaves black pepper on the finish.

86

30

California

Merlot

113,924

US

Sugary and Porty. Okay in a pinch when you need something red and rustic.

80

12

California

Red Blend

13,052

US

Big-boned and soft, this reserve-tier wine is savory and serene, with forest flavors of wild mushroom. Soy, dried herb, sage and black currant notes pepper the scene.

90

150

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

36,093

US

Though no new oak was used in the élévage of this wine, it has a lovely, toasty backdrop to the aromas of fresh rose petals, spicy tobacco and tart plum. This is nicely rounded, keeping the acids from dominating and allowing the fruit to display itself gently and without any rough edges. In the mouth the acids come forward, but they are so fresh, natural and clean that it's a genuine pleasure.

88

20

Washington

Sangiovese

57,435

US

All the Eight Bells wines show attention to cleanliness and varietal expression. This has a ripe apple flavor, with a lick of minerality on the finish.

88

18

Washington

Chardonnay

17,117

US

Winemaker Greg Morthole plays all the bells and whistles on this Burgundian-style Chardonnay. Barrel fermentation brings toast and sweet vanilla to the tropical fruit and green apple flavors, while the full malolactic fermentation adds notes of buttered popcorn. The acidity is racy and clean.

88

30

California

Chardonnay

88,407

US

Honeysuckle and Good & Plenty combine on the entry of this fruity, floral wine, full-bodied and intriguing on the palate in ripe apple and vanilla. A funkiness on the finish gives it an earthy ending.

87

20

California

Chardonnay

64,531

US

This tastes like it could be anything from Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc to Grenache Blanc, but it's rich in honey, orange and buttered toastflavors. It's seems a little sweet, but it has a good cut of acidity.

85

11

California

Chardonnay

64,809

Australia

Known more for its red wines, Wolf Blass nevertheless makes a creditable Chardonnay for $12. hints of vanilla and toasted almond mark the nose, while the fruit flavors veer toward citrus and stay there, turning lemony on the finish.

85

12

South Australia

Chardonnay

89,335

US

The Mother Vine Cabernet is drinking soft and easy now, with gentle tannins framing slightly herbaceous blackberry and black cherry flavors, touched with smoky oak. It feels like a wine you want to age, although the softness suggests it won't for long.

87

30

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

4,477

US

This wine was barrel fermented and aged in 100% new French oak. Aromas of sweet spices, toast and stone fruit are followed by a full-bodied palate. It shows a lovely sense of texture.

91

40

Washington

Chardonnay

2,744

France

Almost white in color, this wine is fruity and crisp with lemon and lime flavors. A light hint of a tannic structure also suggests minerality. The aftertaste is bright and packed with acidity.

86

20

Bordeaux

Rosé

33,951

US

Rich, full-bodied and heavy, this is dramatic in its own way. It's certainly ripe and thick, with a flavor of black raspberry jam and a touch of milk chocolate. The high alcohol is suggestive of cherry liqueur. But that's been the Chenoweth Ranch signature for years. Drink now.

88

58

California

Pinot Noir

105,696

US

Vibrant red plum and cherry aromas meet hibiscus, cinnamon and a touch of inviting cotton candy on the nose of this bottling. The palate brims with cinnamon spice, baked strawberry and red plum, further enhanced by licorice and ginger snap flavors. The structure is elegantly grippy.

93

45

California

Nebbiolo