country
stringclasses 49
values | description
stringlengths 18
829
| designation
stringlengths 1
95
⌀ | points
int64 80
100
| price
float64 4
2.5k
⌀ | province
stringclasses 478
values | region_1
stringlengths 3
50
⌀ | region_2
stringclasses 18
values | variety
stringclasses 726
values | winery
stringlengths 1
54
| taster_name
stringclasses 19
values | taster_twitter_handle
stringclasses 15
values | title
stringlengths 12
135
⌀ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
US | This mixes darker shades of berry and cherry fruit, with a streak of tobacco and well-managed tannins. It's polished and carries moderate weight through the finish. | La Colina Vineyard | 89 | 65 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Pinot Noir | Rocky Point | null | null | null |
France | This 100% Syrah from Les Aphillanthes is smoky and slightly herbal, offering wonderfully complex hints to go along with bold blueberry flavors. A bit chunky, but full-bodied and winsome, with fruit flavors that pump out through the long finish. Drink now–2012. | Le Cros | 90 | null | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône Villages | null | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine Les Aphillanthes | null | null | null |
Italy | Pinot Grigios from Alto Adige boast a bright, crisp and fresh quality that only cool-climate wines can deliver. All that aromatic intensity makes for pristine layers of melon, peach and smooth vanilla cream. | null | 88 | 18 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | null | Pinot Grigio | Elena Walch | null | null | null |
France | Intensely aromatic and flavorful, this powerful red from the La Clape region of Coteaux du Languedoc is loaded with black plum flesh, ripe blackberries, wild strawberries and hints of iris and white pepper. Lush and creamy in the mouth with beautifully structured tannins and a long fruity finish. | La Clape | 90 | 29 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Coteaux du Languedoc | null | Rhône-style Red Blend | Château des Karantes | null | null | null |
Chile | Earthy blackberry aromas come with a leafy note and rusticity. The palate on this Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend is crimped and pinched, with linear flavors of boysenberry and herbs. On the finish, this tastes a bit green, with blueberry sweetness helping to balance things off. | Elements Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Carignan-Carmenere | 88 | 30 | Central Valley | null | null | Red Blend | Echeverria | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Echeverria 2012 Elements Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Carignan-Carmenere Red (Central Valley) |
US | Marked by an enormity of ripe, classic Syrah flavor, but also lots of intense mountain tannins that make this wine austere and hard in youth. Give it 2–4 years to begin to soften and allow the blackberries and cocoa to emerge. | Black Ridge Vineyard | 90 | 40 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Syrah | Fleming Jenkins | null | null | null |
US | From a vineyard on the western edge of the cool climate appellation comes this great wine, with touches of butter, almond, white flower buds and lime pith on the nose. The palate is high and tight, structured by Meyer lemon pith, made savory by sea salt and warmed up with savory melted butter on the finish. | Parker West | 92 | 37 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Chardonnay | Fess Parker | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Fess Parker 2014 Parker West Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) |
Argentina | A lot of up-front oak greets you, with sweet fruit and brown sugar in reserve. Cassis, plum and vanilla work the palate, which has some edge and tannin to it. Fairly well balanced, with some structure. No one will mistake it for sophisticated but what's here works. Imported by Winesellers Ltd. | Reserva | 85 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | null | Cabernet Sauvignon | Santa Julia | null | null | null |
Italy | Known for its panoramic, family-run bed & breakfast, Ca' du Rabajà's base Barbaresco offers a light, bright appearance with aromas of white chocolate, vanilla, orange zest and wild berry. There's smoke, licorice and tar in there as well and the wine offers a tart but drying finish. | null | 90 | 24 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | null | Nebbiolo | Ca' du Rabajà | null | null | null |
US | Organically grown and selected from a mix of specific vineyard blocks, Rex Hill's reserve is rather light in 2007, with tannins that are a bit out of proportion to the fruit. It's a carefully controlled effort, but thin and dilute, with strawberry/watermelon fruit and some tomato leaf creeping into the finish. | Reserve | 87 | 42 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Pinot Noir | Rex Hill | null | null | null |
Germany | Waxy lemon rind and blossom notes accent this off-dry Riesling full of ripe, almost preserved peach flavor. Briskly textured and fresh in acidity, it's an uncomplicated, drinkable wine. Enjoy now through 2019. | Arsvitis | 88 | 15 | Mosel | null | null | Riesling | Moselland | null | null | null |
France | Toffee and rich spice give this wine its concentrated flavors. It has intensity rather than weight, soft and smooth with final caramel and light acidity. | Cuvée Ernest Sélection des Grains Nobles | 89 | null | Alsace | Alsace | null | Riesling | Domaines Schlumberger | null | null | null |
New Zealand | For the modest price, this medium-bodied wine delivers all you expect from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and then some. Unabashed green, leafy notes lead the way, developing some almost smoky pungency, but passion fruit flavors build on the palate and finish. Drink now. | null | 88 | 13 | Marlborough | null | null | Sauvignon Blanc | The Loop | null | null | null |
Italy | A wine in which the grapes were selected by four women, hence the name. This version is more ripe and chewy than the normale, and it exhibits plum, raisin, chocolate and licorice aromas and flavors. Very nice in its own right, but not quite as balanced and upright as the basic wine. Also, there's more barrique influence here. Imported by Supreme Wines & Spirits. | Prime Donne | 90 | 65 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | null | Sangiovese | Donatella Cinelli Colombini | null | null | null |
US | A tough, gritty wine, dry and tannic, with some decent berry and cherry flavors. It's the kind of red wine that will happily wash down a cheeseburger. | Rosso di Napa | 83 | 11 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Red Blend | Ca' Momi | null | null | Ca' Momi 2009 Rosso di Napa Red (Napa Valley) |
France | Nervy and tangy, this is laced with flavors of ripe apricot, lemon and lime zest as well as notes of basil and green apple skin. With its exotic, juicy character and tense acidity, this is a wine for food. | null | 86 | 19 | Southwest France | Jurançon Sec | null | Gros Manseng | Domaine Bru-Baché | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Bru-Baché 2010 Jurançon Sec |
US | Made to be opened now, this polished young Syrah is bright in blackberry, black currant, licorice and chocolate flavors, and is very dry. Oak provides a touch of smokiness. The tannins are all-important, providing a sturdy framework. Give it a few hours of decanting. | null | 88 | 26 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Syrah | Adelaida | null | null | null |
Italy | Sandro Chia's winery is known not only for its reliable and enjoyable wines, but also for the art series labels—work from his New York and Montalcino studios—for each vintage. In 1997, the estate has produced an intense wine, skillfully managing the sweet wood and rich, dark and concentrated fruit. The wine will age well—coming to maturity in 10 years or more—but will surely be drinkable in five. | null | 92 | 55 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | null | Sangiovese | Castello Romitorio | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Castello Romitorio 1997 Brunello di Montalcino |
US | A bit less than perfectly ripe, this Pinot has a beet and tobacco edge to the cherries, raspberries and smoky oak. It's a dry, medium-bodied wine with Pinot's distinctive silky texture. | null | 87 | 38 | California | Anderson Valley | Mendocino/Lake Counties | Pinot Noir | Breggo | null | null | null |
US | Shows the delicacy and finesse of the finest Pinot Noirs of this vintage, and is a solid expression of this always fine bottling, although lacking a shade of the opulence of the '04. With cola, cherry, licorice, pine, cinnamon and vanilla oak flavors, it's a complex, satisfying wine that will marry well with steak and grilled salmon. | 1772 Barrel Select | 90 | 52 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Pinot Noir | Tolosa | null | null | null |
Germany | While the nose is a touch savory, accented by hints of nut and earth, a bounty of luscious, fruity exuberance awaits on the palate of this off-dry Gewürztraminer. Layers of honey and nectar lend an unctuousness to fresh yellow peach and citrus flavors. The finish lingers with a swirl of sweet caramel. | Shine | 89 | 11 | Rheinhessen | null | null | Gewürztraminer | Heinz Eifel | Anna Lee C. Iijima | null | Heinz Eifel 2015 Shine Gewürztraminer (Rheinhessen) |
Chile | Pungent off the bat but not punchy, with pure citrus aromas. Feels fresh, with good acidity and overall balance framing layered flavors of lime, orange, grapefruit and lemon. Turns slightly pithy and green on the finish, but by then it has made its mark. | Cefiro Reserva | 88 | 11 | Casablanca Valley | null | null | Sauvignon Blanc | Viña Casablanca | null | null | null |
US | Delicious berries and cream nose, which follows through with crisp, spicy flavors and good structure. OVOC stands for “old vines old clones” and the fruit, from head-pruned, hillside vineyards, lives up to its billing. Great all-purpose Zin. | OVOC | 90 | 18 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Zinfandel | Alderbrook | null | null | null |
Austria | This is a complex, rounded wine. It's texture is soft, rich and creamy, layering acidity with ripe flavors of apple and pear. It could age for 1–2 years. | Edition Adele Blanc de Blancs | 88 | 25 | Österreichischer Sekt | null | null | Austrian white blend | Szigeti | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Szigeti 2009 Edition Adele Blanc de Blancs White (Österreichischer Sekt) |
US | Heavy and soft, this has cherry, mocha and spice flavors. The blend is mostly Syrah, with the rest comprised of Bordeaux varieties. | Fortuna | 84 | 32 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Red Blend | Muscardini | null | null | null |
New Zealand | The top wine from Ngatarawa isn't available in the U.S., but it is a benchmark Bordeaux-styled blend from Hawkes Bay. The chocolate, cedar and plum flavors are carried by a big, expansive mouthfeel, and the intensity and length are world class. Drink 2012–2020. | Alwyn | 92 | null | Hawke's Bay | null | null | Merlot-Cabernet | Ngatarawa | null | null | null |
Italy | Wines from the Berardenga area in the southern part of the appellation tend to show extracted fruit flavors because of the clay soils and extra heat. Tenuta di Renieri reflects the region, and it offers bright cherry and chocolate notes. | Tenuta di Renieri | 88 | 20 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | null | Sangiovese | Renieri | null | null | null |
France | Very soft, ripe, this is a gentle sparkler. White fruits dominate along with crushed almond, layered acidity and a bone-dry perfumed aftertaste. | Brut | 86 | 19 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | null | Sparkling Blend | René Muré | null | null | null |
US | Coming from 7 Mile Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills, this 100% varietal wine saw only a short time in neutral French oak. That puts the focus on the strawberry preserve and spice aromas from this site. The textured, layered mouthfeel is where this wine truly shines. | null | 90 | 30 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | Savage Grace | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Savage Grace 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) |
Australia | This pale white offers up an irresistable nose grass and lanolin. Unfortunately, the full-bodied palate is a bit watery, with simple grapefruit flavors that die on the short finish. | The Yard Pedestal Vineyard | 82 | 29 | Western Australia | Western Australia | null | Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Larry Cherubino | null | null | null |
South Africa | A bright, minerally nose and clean, elegant flavors give this wine from cool-climate Elgin a sophisticated edge. Though the wine has a refined character, there's still an abundance of rich tropical fruit and citrus flavors. The finish is refreshing and subtle. | null | 88 | 14 | Elgin | null | null | Sauvignon Blanc | Paul Cluver | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Paul Cluver 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Elgin) |
US | This wine is big, burly and complex, showing a preponderance of dark, ripe black fruit built around dusty tannins, leather and lavender. It's compelling and drinking well now. | null | 88 | 18 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Zinfandel | Noble Tree | null | null | null |
France | Apple peel and citrus shyly greet the nose, but the palate is rounder, zestier and full of red-apple goodness. This is crunchy, fruity, lively and refreshing. The dry finish is moreish and the textured midpalate is a bonus. | Portrait | 89 | 17 | Alsace | Alsace | null | Pinot Gris | Domaine Zinck | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Zinck 2014 Portrait Pinot Gris (Alsace) |
US | Peju's Sauvignon Blancs need warm vintages to succeed, and 2011 was anything but warm. The wine tastes unripe, with skunky aromas and flavors that make it difficult to like. | null | 80 | 22 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Sauvignon Blanc | Peju | null | null | null |
France | Mouth- tingling freshness in a very crisp, dry wine that lives up to its Zéro Dosage moniker. It is all about green apples, freshly sliced lemon, a taut minerality. A few months bottle age will help to bring out a rounder, yeasty character. | Zéro Dosage Brut Nature | 90 | 43 | Champagne | Champagne | null | Pinot Noir | Drappier | null | null | null |
France | There is an earthy, animal element to this wine that adds complexity to ripe fruit flavors. Currently, it's a wine that is all potential, sweet and dense with a finish of intense acidity. Drink from 2017. | null | 90 | null | Bordeaux | Sauternes | null | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Sigalas Rabaud | null | null | null |
Australia | A blend of 51% Cabernet and 49% Merlot, this is fully mature and not likely to improve further, but it is a rich, succulent mouthful of red wine. Savory and sweet elements combine easily, mingling meat and umami notes with plummy fruit and cigarbox nuances. | null | 91 | 27 | South Australia | Barossa | null | Cabernet Merlot | B3 | null | null | null |
Portugal | The extra years before release of this wine have certainly enabled it to develop some mature, smooth wood and ripe fruit characters. It has firm tannins, certainly, while giving the black currant fruit flavors a great chance to shine. | Grande Escolha | 87 | 35 | Bairrada | null | null | Portuguese Red | Quinta de Baixo | null | null | null |
US | Light and simple, with piercing, grassy scents that suggest minimal ripeness. Flavors of straw and unripe pear quickly fade. | null | 84 | 14 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Pinot Blanc | Erath | null | null | null |
US | This is bigger, bolder and less supple than the Elevage Rouge, with more monochromatic cassis flavors framed by oaky notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Turns a bit chocolaty on the finish. While the Elevage will match roasts, this is more of a steak wine. | null | 90 | 52 | California | Stags Leap District | Napa | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chimney Rock | null | null | null |
Italy | A blend of Primitivo (70%) and Syrah, this opens with sweet aromas of raspberry candy and bitter almond. The finish is characterized by a fresh blueberry flavor. | Ametys | 85 | 17 | Southern Italy | Puglia | null | Rosato | Miali | null | null | Miali 2011 Ametys Rosato (Puglia) |
US | Tar and black fruit loll on the full-bodied palate here, the wine well composed to highlight dark, leathery cigar and a hint of cedar. Smooth and round on the finish, it's a varietal rarity for the appellation. | Lagomarsino Vineyard | 90 | 55 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Francis | Virginie Boone | @vboone | St. Francis 2012 Lagomarsino Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Russian River Valley) |
Spain | Plum, currant and spice aromas are cool and lightly herbal. A bright, juicy palate delivers robust berry, plum and spice flavors. Dry, complex and harmonious on the finish, this is a shining example from a tough vintage. Drink this blend of 75% Tempranillo and 25% Merlot through 2020. | La Casona | 92 | 40 | Northern Spain | Pago de Arínzano | null | Tempranillo-Merlot | Arínzano | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Arínzano 2008 La Casona Tempranillo-Merlot (Pago de Arínzano) |
Argentina | There are fumé blancs that are oak-backed and others that aren't. This one is the former. The nose is full of toast and vanilla, while the fruit is on the ripe, weighty side, with peach, melon and lemon flavors. Fairly rich in the mouth, with whetting acidity. | Ciclos | 86 | 27 | Other | Cafayate | null | Fumé Blanc | Michel Torino | null | null | null |
US | This is a solid effort, with good varietal character and definition. Half was fermented in stainless, half in neutral barrel, and the wine was given extended (130 days) lees contact. The herbal, peppery tang of the grape is clearly there, with intriguing hints of slate laced through the finish. This would be dynamite with sushi. | Elton Vineyard | 87 | 21 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Grüner Veltliner | Daedalus | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Daedalus 2006 Elton Vineyard Grüner Veltliner (Willamette Valley) |
Italy | A blend of 80% Cabernet and 20% Syrah, this easygoing wine offers blackberry and red currant sensations accented with notes of cracked black pepper. Round tannins make this extremely accessible so enjoy soon. | Digià | 87 | 18 | Tuscany | Toscana | null | Red Blend | Batzella | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Batzella 2012 Digià Red (Toscana) |
US | Tight, tart raspberry fruit is immediately juicy and inviting, set atop a crisp and refreshing mineral base. The concentration is impressive, and this seems likely to age well over the next decade. Drink now through 2025. | Shea Vineyard | 91 | 55 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | null | Pinot Noir | Raptor Ridge | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Raptor Ridge 2013 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir |
Portugal | This is a spicy wood-laden wine. Considering it is three-years-old, it seems likely that the burnt-wood flavor will remain. That spoils what is otherwise a ripe and juicy wine with fine black fruits. | Cabriz | 85 | 13 | Dão | null | null | Touriga Nacional | Global Wines | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Global Wines 2014 Cabriz Touriga Nacional (Dão) |
Italy | Winemaker Romano Dal Forno fearlessly confronted the soggy 2002 vintage with high extraction techniques and barrique aging (36 months). This is an inky, dense wine (more syrupy than it is vinous) with black currant, peppermill, chocolate fudge and big firm wood tannins. It is so monolithic, a viable food match is virtually impossible. As always, Dal Forno straddles a fine line between brilliance and exaggeration. | Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta | 90 | 535 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | null | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Dal Forno Romano | null | null | null |
Argentina | A mix of blueberry, plum and animal aromas leads to a wiry, clipped palate fueled by tartaric acid. Lightly salted plum flavors are slightly jammy, while a blueberry note is brought back on the finish. | Punto Final MLB | 85 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | null | Malbec | Bodega Renacer | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Renacer 2015 Punto Final MLB Malbec (Mendoza) |
New Zealand | Intentionally made in a low-alcohol style, this is both a little underripe and a little sweet. Pungent notes of boxwood, white grapefruit and celery leaf don't lack for character or intensity, but the wine finishes short and noticeably sweet. | Flight Song | 86 | 15 | Marlborough | null | null | Sauvignon Blanc | Brancott | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Brancott 2015 Flight Song Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) |
US | A brut-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend, this sparkler is really good, and easily worth its relatively modest cost. It drinks rich and fine, with an elegant, dry structure framing complex, honeyed flavors of strawberries, limes, vanilla, leesy yeast and smoke. Will easily stand aging through 2010. | Grand Année | 92 | 30 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Sparkling Blend | Mumm Napa | null | null | null |
France | Fully ripe, juicy pears glow from the core of this balanced, rounded wine, with an edge of marzipan, bitter almond and a wonderfully textured center. The palate is rich but dry and stays on the side of restraint, despite the fullness. | Fronholz | 92 | 57 | Alsace | Alsace | null | Pinot Gris | Domaine Ostertag | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Ostertag 2013 Fronholz Pinot Gris (Alsace) |
US | This aromatic rosé is a lovely shade of pale salmon, and has mashed apple and yeasty, almost hoppy notes. Flavors are bracing and lively, hinting at pretty cherry fruit. | Rosé | 88 | 15 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Grenache | Abacela | null | null | null |
US | This darkly-colored wine is a little on the heavy, fruity side for a rosé. But it's fantastically delicious, offering waves of berries, cola and spices. The acidity is refreshingly high. You can drink this instead of a red wine with lighter meats, such as lamb or pork. | Rosé of Pinot Noir | 90 | 25 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Rosé | Lynmar | null | null | Lynmar 2012 Rosé of Pinot Noir Rosé (Russian River Valley) |
France | 92-94 Barrel sample. A rounded wine, its tannins submerged into the ripe fruits. It feels soft, and there is just a bite of alcohol. The structure is soft, generous, opulent. | Barrel sample | 93 | null | Bordeaux | Pauillac | null | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Duhart-Milon | null | null | null |
France | Blending the three red grapes of Gaillac (Duras, Braucol and Syrah), this is an impressively rich wine, with signs of its wood aging just integrating with the ripe black-currant fruit and firm tannins. It has an exhilarating aftertaste of acidity and young fruits. Drink from 2020. | Les Gravels | 91 | null | Southwest France | Gaillac | null | Red Blend | Domaine Rotier | null | null | null |
Australia | This Bordeaux-inspired blend of Cab Sauvignon (30%), Petit Verdot (25%), Merlot (25%) and Cab Franc (20%) manages to be crisp and bright in acids while the tannins are ripe and plush. Tart berry flavors are marked by a not-so-subtle kiss of vanilla-laden oak. Probably at its best over the next few years. | Tatty Road | 89 | 20 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | null | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Gemtree | null | null | null |
Italy | Plump and yeasty, with apple, lemon and green banana flavors. Very restrained and lithe, with a clear but distant character. The mouthfeel is supple and easy but it doesn't pack much punch. Finishing notes of mushroom and mineral are light. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd. | Pas Operé Gran Cuvée | 87 | 62 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | null | Sparkling Blend | Bellavista | null | null | null |
France | This lemon-scented Riesling has a bright apple character and hints of peach. It is also delightfully fragrant, while the finish is bright. | Réserve | 87 | 18 | Alsace | Alsace | null | Riesling | Lucien Albrecht | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lucien Albrecht 2012 Réserve Riesling (Alsace) |
France | Solid and firm, this is a wine with a considerable future. The plum and ripe berries are changing into a more mature, smoky, undergrowth character. The structure and the texture remain, with elegant perfumed fruits alongside the ripe tannins. Age for 3–4 years. | Charmes Chambertin | 94 | 240 | Burgundy | Charmes-Chambertin | null | Pinot Noir | Domaine Henri Rebourseau | null | null | null |
US | Aromas of toasted macadamia, Fuji apple and apricot preserves are bold and well delineated. This tastes off-dry, but its acids are lively enough to keep the midpalate from feeling sticky. Warm and sappy on the finish, it bears vivid, lingering notes of toasted nut and bruised apple. Try pairing this with roast chicken and a not-too-sweet apricot chutney. | null | 86 | 24 | Virginia | Virginia | null | Viognier | Veramar | null | null | null |
France | A rounded, generous wine that shows red plums, fresh red berry acidity, but also a layer of tannins. That puts it into a food-friendly category, full of flavor and fruit, but also well structured. | Le Chatelin | 88 | 19 | Beaujolais | Brouilly | null | Gamay | Louis Tête | null | null | null |
France | Fat and full-bodied as befits a Meursault, but tempered with green acidity, the rich fruit of this wine is laced with wood, the fullness a shield for the crisp white fruits and steeliness. | Goutte d'Or Premier Cru | 91 | null | Burgundy | Meursault | null | Chardonnay | Louis Latour | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Latour 2006 Goutte d'Or Premier Cru (Meursault) |
Austria | Somewhat rustic initially, then shows very pure red cherry flavors along with fresh acidity. The structure is light and fresh rather than tannic, leaning towards sweetness and ripeness. Not a wine for aging, but enjoyable now. | Rosenberg | 87 | 29 | Burgenland | null | null | Pinot Noir | Höpler | null | null | null |
France | Now developing into an impressive, maturing wine, this is rich and complex. It has well integrated tannins that bring out sweet acidity, spice and finely lightly roasted coffee. Ready to drink, it should certainly keep for at least six years and probably more. | null | 91 | 55 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | null | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Laroque | null | null | null |
Italy | Tight, linear, tonic and firm, this textbook Sangiovese opens a window on Chianti Classico tradition and territory. It's an authentic wine on every level, from the purity of its aromas to its natural pairing ease with all sorts of meat and pasta dishes. | null | 88 | 20 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | null | Sangiovese | Badia a Coltibuono | null | null | null |
US | Flowery and balanced in crisp, dry flavors of lemon and pear, this wine takes its designation from the French word for fog, a nod to its cool-climate environs. Supple tannins and refined acidity round out the deal. | La Brume | 88 | 32 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Chardonnay | Michel-Schlumberger | null | null | null |
Italy | From 29-year-old Pinot Nero vines, Pinéro is an elegant and fine still red wine produced by one of Italy's most celebrated sparkling wine houses. Polished and finessed down to the smallest detail (those tiny berry aromas come forth so clearly), this wine shows the potential of the Burgundian variety in Italy. | Pinéro | 92 | null | Lombardy | Sebino | null | Pinot Nero | Ca' del Bosco | null | null | Ca' del Bosco 2006 Pinéro Pinot Nero (Sebino) |
Germany | Slate, smoke and tart and tropical fruit scents mix in the beguiling nose. This concentrated wine is still young and tight, but it already shows rich, full fruit flavors that broaden into a full, generous finish as it breathes. The brisk acidity and mineral-slate elements add depth and complexity. Can use a few years to show all its best stuff. | Rüdeshemier Berg Schlossberg | 92 | 40 | Rheingau | null | null | Riesling | Georg Breuer | null | null | null |
Portugal | Considering both grapes in the blend are known for their tannic structure, this is ripe and open. It is fruity with red berry flavors and acidity to balance. There is a round soft aftertaste. Drink now. | Native | 86 | 10 | Tejo | null | null | Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon | Fiuza | null | null | null |
Italy | Dusty and dry, this wine uses a higher percentage of Sangiovese than Luce and the result is a tougher, more austere wine that gets much of its character from dried spice and toast. Understated and restrained, you can almost taste the influence of co-creator Tim Mondavi. | null | 85 | 28 | Tuscany | Toscana | null | Sangiovese | Lucente | null | null | Lucente 1999 Sangiovese (Toscana) |
Chile | A bit fiery on the nose, but it's also smoky and earthy. It feels clacky and zesty, with red plum, raspberry and spicy-oak flavors. Warm, toasty and regular on the finish, with crisp acidity all the way out the back door. | Organically Grown Grapes | 86 | 13 | Colchagua Valley | null | null | Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère | Cono Sur | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cono Sur 2010 Organically Grown Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) |
US | The Tapteil vineyard designate is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cab Franc and 32% Merlot, from vines that are now 20 years old. With each new vintage the wine seems to gain in detail as a result. Tapteil fruit is distinguished by a distinctive dustiness, and sports an elegant structure whoselightness belies its power. With its spicy, acidic berry flavors, and hints of smoke and leather, this has an Italian personality as well. | Tapteil Red Wine | 91 | 45 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Red Blend | Cadence | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cadence 2006 Tapteil Red Wine Red (Red Mountain) |
Portugal | The wine is all fruit, fresh red berries and refreshing acidity. The tannins are soft, rounded and generous, just supporting the fruitiness. The wine is ready to drink now. | Vinha do Putto | 88 | 12 | Bairrada | null | null | Portuguese Red | Campolargo | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Campolargo 2012 Vinha do Putto Red (Bairrada) |
Italy | Case Ibidini, the informal line of wines from Valle d'Acate, offers ripe fruit flavors of cherry liqueur and raspberry jam. This easy Sicilian red would make a good pairing companion to pork chops or grilled sausage with green peppers and onions. | Case Ibidini | 86 | 15 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | null | Nero d'Avola | Valle dell'Acate | null | null | null |
US | Light bodied and highly aromatic in petrol, waxy apple and pear, this vineyard-designate is crisp and floral, with buoyant acidity. It lists the residual sugar at 9 g/L but tastes more dry than sweet, finishing with a touch of cream. | Heritage Tree Vineyard Estate | 91 | 20 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Riesling | Gustafson Family | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Gustafson Family 2013 Heritage Tree Vineyard Estate Riesling (Dry Creek Valley) |
US | This is a big, fruity effort, with ripe flavors of cherries, raspberries, dates and spicy toast. Brisk Central Coast acidity brings a tart, cranberry bite to the richness. Drink now. | null | 88 | 40 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Pinot Noir | Center of Effort | null | null | null |
US | The oak stands out, offering buttered toast, caramel and vanilla notes that swamp the underlying wine, which has flavors of blackberries and blueberries. Certainly has some fancy tannins, but that woody overlay is unbalanced. | Estate Vineyards | 85 | 36 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Cabernet Sauvignon | Burgess | null | null | null |
US | Mostly old (1972) Bacchus vineyard fruit is 100% Cabernet, and only the second reserve Cabernet ever produced by Abeja. It's dark, juicy, dense, smoky, layered and tight. Pepper, bacon, coffee grounds, graphite and black cherry roll through the palate, buttressed with lots of firm, smooth, polished and delicious tannins. A truly glorious bottle. | Reserve | 96 | 80 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | Abeja | null | null | null |
Portugal | Ervamoira, one of the most remote of the Douro estates, produces this full, fruity 10-year-old tawny. It's already drinkable, and it offers almond, raisin and treacle flavors that are lifted by the acids. Drink now. | RP10 Quinta da Ervamoira Tawny 10 Years | 89 | 40 | Port | null | null | Port | Ramos-Pinto | null | null | null |
Italy | Made with 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot, this opens with aromas of black currant, cedar and a whiff of bell pepper. The firm palate delivers black cherry, licorice and white pepper alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink 2018–2023. | Atis | 90 | 68 | Tuscany | Bolgheri Superiore | null | Red Blend | Guado al Melo | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Guado al Melo 2013 Atis (Bolgheri Superiore) |
US | Fermented and aged in neutral oak, this combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Nutty in aroma, it reveals flavors of cherry, raspberry and vanilla within a moderate body and gravelly texture. It's best enjoyed cold. | null | 88 | 20 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Rosé | Des Amis | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Des Amis 2016 Rosé (Napa Valley) |
US | Barrel-fermented, this is medium-sized all the way around, offering medium acidity, texture, body and finish. Flavors are autumnal in juicy lemon-lime, Golden Delicious apple and creamy pear. | null | 88 | 30 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Chardonnay | Schug | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Schug 2013 Chardonnay (Carneros) |
Italy | This ruby-colored Chianti Classico (with 5% other grapes added to a Sangiovese base) has a broad personality with deep tones of ripe cherry, spice and smoked meat or beef jerky in the background. It imparts flavors of sweet cherry, roasted nut and distant mineral tones. | Lessenziale | 87 | null | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | null | Sangiovese | Castelli del Grevepesa | null | null | Castelli del Grevepesa 2006 Lessenziale (Chianti Classico) |
France | A rich, spicy wine that is full of black-currant fruits. It does have a lighter touch of acidity that is nicely integrated into the smoky texture and fine tannins. The wine is ready to drink. | null | 87 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | null | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château du Juge | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château du Juge 2014 Bordeaux |
France | A ripe, soft wine that still does manage to preserve the Ayala lightness of touch. The fruit is green apple and pink grapefruit, with great freshness. The structure, though, is open and hints of yeast show through the fruit. The aftertaste is deliciously fresh. | Millesimé Brut | 92 | 65 | Champagne | Champagne | null | Champagne Blend | Ayala | null | null | null |
US | Fuller in style, it boasts layers of coconut cream pie, fig and honey, with a swirl of vanilla lurking in there too. Mineral-rich, the finish revisits the creamy, baked fruit theme, lush and generous. | null | 88 | 39 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Chardonnay | Fog Crest | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Fog Crest 2011 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) |
US | This wine is a blend of fruit from Boushey, Artz and Red Willow vineyards. Aromas of tire rubber, herb and red and black fruit lead to a soft palate backed by fine grained tannins. | null | 88 | 30 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | Fall Line | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Fall Line 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) |
US | This barrel-fermented Chardonnay cloaks its thin fruit in aggressive flavors of wood and butter. The wine itself is soft and watery, quickly disappearing into a frail finish. | Barrel Fermented | 82 | 14 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Chardonnay | Airlie | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Airlie 2009 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) |
US | This brisk and refreshing wine never saw a splinter of oak, so what stars are the pure, ripe flavors of tropical and citrus fruits, lemongrass, honey and a hint of white pepper. The acidity gives it a keen, clean finish. This would be great with everything from roast chicken to Vietnamese food. | Reserve | 88 | 22 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Sauvignon Blanc | Clos La Chance | null | null | Clos La Chance 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Central Coast) |
US | Plush and mouthfilling, this blend of Petit Sirah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Tinta Cão comes with notes of wild berries, cedar, flowers and spiced cocoa. Dusty, tongue-coating tannins keep the palate grounded. | The Hundreth Monkey | 87 | 50 | Colorado | Grand Valley | null | Red Blend | The Infinite Monkey Theorem | null | null | null |
Spain | In a small field of excellent Cavas, this bready, leesy, semi-rich bottling stands out for its totality and comfort on the palate. Along the road are aromas of burnt banana and toasted bread along with flavors of arugula, lime and dried apple. An elegant finish with stone-fruit and green-herb notes is sophisticated. | Leopardi Brut Nature Gran Reserva | 90 | 35 | Catalonia | Cava | null | Sparkling Blend | Llopart | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Llopart 2010 Leopardi Brut Nature Gran Reserva Sparkling (Cava) |
US | Thin, herbal and lacking in any varietal character. | Graves Vineyards | 80 | 18 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Syrah | E. B. Foote | null | null | null |
US | Leafy, brambly notes are prominent against a backdrop of lean red-cherry flavors on this tart, Cabernet Franc-dominant blend. It's a vibrantly acidic but delicately structured wine with soft, rippling tannins on the finish. | Blackbird | 85 | 22 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Silver Thread | null | null | null |
France | Although it is not indicated on the label, the fruit for this Jean-Pierre Fayard family wine comes from the La Londe cru region. The wine with its organically grown grapes is complex, ripe and fruity. It has great elegance and a stylish character that comes from the cool collected acidity and red-fruit flavors. Drink this wine now. | Cuvée Symphonie | 92 | 35 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | null | Rosé | Château Sainte Marguerite | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Sainte Marguerite 2016 Cuvée Symphonie Rosé (Côtes de Provence) |
Italy | Greco di Tufo is a spectacular indigenous grape and Di Meo's rendition delivers all the fresh and vibrant aromas associated with it. You'll detect peach, apple, pear, honeysuckle and a touch of talc powder or flinty mineral that is typical of wines from this part of Campania, southern Italy. | G | 88 | 19 | Southern Italy | Greco di Tufo | null | Greco | Di Meo | null | null | null |
US | From the Malibu-based producer, this bottling has a striking label design that matches with the youthful, vivacious pink wine. The punchy nose blends cherry, lime blossom and pink rose petals with yeasty, sourdough-like aromas, while the palate offers iron, maraschino cherry and lime-wedge flavors. | Rose of | 88 | 22 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Pinot Noir | Dolin | null | null | null |
Spain | Overall this smells entirely like Rioja should. Earthy cherry and plum aromas come with vanilla scents. In the mouth, modest tannins and firm acids create balance, while flavors of oak-driven chocolate and vanilla lead baked plum and berry notes toward a warm, brandied finish. Drink now. | Gran Reserva | 89 | 28 | Northern Spain | Rioja | null | Tempranillo | Verema | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Verema 2006 Gran Reserva (Rioja) |
US | Here's a Pinot Blanc that's not a Chardonnay lookalike, with its melange of wildflower and tropical fruit aromas. There's something almost Rhône-like in the opulence of its flavors, with chocolate, honey, brown-crushed spice and nectarines in a crisp wine with a long finish. It misses a few points because of a certain lack of complexity, but flavor freaks won't be disappointed by this jolting wine. | null | 88 | 15 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Pinot Blanc | Valley of the Moon | null | null | null |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.