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France | Ripe and fruity, this is a wine made for drinking soon. It has ripe black-plum fruit, structured tannins and a juicy and smoky character that is already delicious. | null | 89 | 18 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | null | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Nardon | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Nardon 2011 Bordeaux Supérieur |
US | America's sweet tooth seems to be returning, especially for Moscato, and this sweetie satisfies for its orange soda, honey and vanilla cream flavors. | Allegro | 86 | 12 | California | California | California Other | Moscato | Martin & Weyrich | null | null | null |
US | Locked up aromas of spice box, vanilla, coconut and dark fruit are followed by sweet, ripe black-currant flavors. It shows a lovely sense of balance. | null | 90 | 25 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | Luke | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Luke 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope) |
France | Deliciously rich and fruity, this is a wine that shows that Clos de Vougeot is a great vineyard. It has all the ripeness, the big, generous fruit, supported by wood. The berry flavors are intense, pierced through with acidity, and the denseness of the wine promises good aging. | Domaine du Clos Frantin | 93 | null | Burgundy | Clos de Vougeot | null | Pinot Noir | Albert Bichot | null | null | null |
Austria | Subtle pepper, pear and lemon hints segue from nose to palate, where spicy savoriness begins to dominate. Tight, refreshing and light-bodied with pleasing focus. | Alte Reben | 88 | 15 | Weinviertel | null | null | Grüner Veltliner | Dürnberg | null | null | null |
Austria | It takes a while for the elegant wood to show through this broad, ripe wine. But then it brings an extra richness and vanilla creaminess. The wine is beautifully balanced, with its spice fitting well into the apple juice and green plum fruit flavors. One of the finest Chardonnays from Austria. | Tatschler | 93 | null | Burgenland | null | null | Chardonnay | Kollwentz | null | null | null |
Georgia | This inky-violet wine has a nose of raspberry, violet and herbes du Provence. It is soft in the mouth, with flavors of blackberry, black cherry, mountainside herbs and smoke, and a bright splash of cranberry on the finish. | null | 89 | 13 | Kakheti | null | null | Saperavi | Schuchmann Wines | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Schuchmann Wines 2014 Saperavi (Kakheti) |
France | This is a dry wine, firm with tense tannins and structured. It needs time to bring out the ripe fruits that are there. Big and concentrated, this wine inaugurated a new gravity-fed winery. Wait until 2019 to drink. | Belvedere de Château Bourron | 86 | null | Bordeaux | Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | null | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Bourron | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bourron 2014 Belvedere de Château Bourron (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux) |
France | With its 50% Sémillon, this ripe wine has the potential to be rich. It has a perfumed, fruity character at this stage, emphasizing flowery fruits along with citrus. As it develops, it will fill out comfortably. Drink from 2016. | Cuvée des Conti | 88 | 16 | Southwest France | Bergerac Sec | null | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Tour des Gendres | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour des Gendres 2014 Cuvée des Conti White (Bergerac Sec) |
Chile | Big, oaky and toasty on the nose, and then zesty and pithy in the mouth, with citrus, tangerine, lemon and not much else. Call it a one-trick pony and get ready for citrusy flavors and little variation on that theme. The good thing is, for a Maule Chard it plays its hand right. | Barrel Selection | 85 | 19 | Maule Valley | null | null | Chardonnay | Viña el Aromo | null | null | null |
France | The leanness of this wine brings out acidity without fruit weight. It has a juicy character that is fresh and dominated by red berry flavors. It is not for long term aging. | Cuvée Mono Cépage | 87 | null | France Other | Vin de France | null | Syrah | Château d'Estoublon | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château d'Estoublon 2010 Cuvée Mono Cépage Syrah (Vin de France) |
Italy | Sharp mineral and vitamin notes are not inviting when considered individually but they do form a good frame to chewy blueberry muffin, cherry-pie and earthy aromas. It's probably better to drink this wine sooner rather than later before the mineral tones become too prominent. | Stropa | 87 | 230 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | null | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Monte dall'Ora | null | null | null |
Israel | A concentrated and seductive Merlot that's perfect for folks who like 'em big, ripe and oaky. Mulled boysenberries and blueberry compote flood the nose and mouth, with lush notes of milk chocolate, blackcurrant liqueur and dark coffee spicing up the finish. Round and velvet-textured, with medium tannins. | Yarden Odem Vineyard | 90 | 50 | Galilee | null | null | Merlot | Golan Heights Winery | null | null | null |
Italy | Here's a young Sangiovese with aromas of black fruit, espresso, leather and black pepper. The palate is straightforward and fresh, boasting ripe black cherry accented with white pepper and clove alongside bracing tannins. | null | 89 | 20 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | null | Sangiovese | Fattoria Tregole | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria Tregole 2011 Chianti Classico |
Argentina | Dusty citrus aromas show a hint of butterscotch. This feels about right, with modest lift coming from mild acidity. Dry simple flavors of white pepper and generic bitterness close this out. | Extra Brut Cuvée Réserve | 87 | 19 | Mendoza Province | Valle de Uco | null | Sparkling Blend | Cruzat | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cruzat NV Extra Brut Cuvée Réserve Sparkling (Valle de Uco) |
Uruguay | Deep and baked on the nose, with soft, fleshy blackberry and plum flavors. On the palate the wine's tannins are tame and the fruit seems exceedingly rich. So drink now to get its last gasp of gusto; soon it will probably turn heavier that it is now. | Catamayor Reserve of the Family | 84 | 17 | San Jose | null | null | Tannat | Castillo Viejo | null | null | null |
France | A blend of Merlot, Syrah and the local Braucol, this is an austere, mineral style of wine, given weight with firm and dark tannins. The black berry fruits are tight and solid, finishing dry and with acidity. | Réserve Eliézer | 90 | null | Southwest France | Gaillac | null | Red Blend | Château de Saurs | null | null | null |
US | The Flash Point is a new name for the familiar Trio Reserve, which uses grapes that are sourced entirely from the Boushey Vineyard. Here the toasty oak barrel flavors dominate, while the fruit tends toward a light strawberry flavor, with more mocha than grape flavor. | Flash Point Reserve | 88 | 28 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sangiovese | Trio Vintners | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Trio Vintners 2010 Flash Point Reserve Sangiovese (Yakima Valley) |
US | Aromas of vanilla, coconut and clove mix with dark fruit and black pepper on this fruit-and-barrel-style wine. It's full bodied and high octane, needing more fruit intensity to balance it out. | Cellar Select Artist Series Dan Ostergaard Estate Bottled | 88 | 42 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Syrah | Goose Ridge | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Goose Ridge 2011 Cellar Select Artist Series Dan Ostergaard Estate Bottled Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) |
US | Made in a deliberately trim and delicate style from Rhône grape varieties, this wine has a pleasant light pink-peach color and canteloupe aromas that lead to a crisp palate of light body and fresh, tart lemon and cranberry flavors. | Bricks and Roses | 89 | 15 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Rosé | Klinker Brick | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Klinker Brick 2016 Bricks and Roses Rosé (Lodi) |
Argentina | Here's a basic Malbec with ripe plum aromas topped off by milk chocolate and vanilla notes. It's hard but bold in the mouth, with decent acidity and a forced set of oaky, chocolaty, berry flavors. | Lote 44 | 84 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | null | Malbec | Bodega Cuarto Dominio | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Cuarto Dominio 2012 Lote 44 Malbec (Mendoza) |
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. | River West Vineyard | 88 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Chardonnay | Davis Bynum | null | null | Davis Bynum 2011 River West Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) |
US | This 100% Cabernet has a very strong flavor. It's almost assaultive in blackberries and black currants that are sweet and jammy, while oak adds even sweeter notes of caramel and butterscotch. The result is somewhat awkward, too much of a good thing. Seems like it needs time to integrate and resolve contradictions. Try after 2013. | Clone 6 Unfiltered | 90 | 90 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bell | null | null | Bell 2006 Clone 6 Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) |
Portugal | The classic Douro blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz has created a solid, dense and very structured wine. Black plums dominate on the fruit spectrum, supported by dry tannins. Fragrant and fresh, it's a wine to age. Drink from 2017. | Quinta da Fronteira Reserva | 92 | 40 | Douro | null | null | Portuguese Red | Companhia das Quintas | null | null | null |
US | Aged 11 months in French oak, the roasty-toasty barrel notes are at the fore followed by peach and tropical fruit. What it lacks in subtlety it makes up for with a rich, creamy mouthfeel that draws out to a lingering finish. | null | 90 | 32 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Chardonnay | Browne Family Vineyards | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Browne Family Vineyards 2012 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) |
France | Fine, solidly textured wine that has some depth of red fruit flavors as well as some sweetness. The tannin edge is on the dry side, with some obvious toast character, giving a wine that needs 2–3 years aging. | Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Ursulines | 88 | null | Burgundy | Pommard | null | Pinot Noir | Albert Bichot | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Albert Bichot 2007 Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Ursulines (Pommard) |
France | The enticing tartness of red and green apples dominates the appetizing nose. These crisp notes are heightened by a very lively frothing mousse on a light dry palate that shows both autolysis and freshness. The finish is lip-smacking and very refreshing and has a lasting hint of yeast. | Blanc | 89 | 20 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | null | Sparkling Blend | Domaine Specht | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Specht NV Blanc Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace) |
France | A fresh rosé, so crisp, bright and lively. This is real pleasure, the red berry fruits bursting out of the glass, lifted by delicious acidity. Very crisp, pure in taste. | Vieilles Vignes | 91 | null | Provence | Côtes de Provence | null | Rosé | Domaine Saint-André de Figuière | null | null | null |
France | Crushed violets and attractive garrigue aromas frame the bouquet and spice up the blackberry, cassis and raspberry core. The lush texture is balanced, with medium but firm tannins and a coffee-infused finish. Grenache and Syrah with 14% Carignan. | Injuste | 87 | 13 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Languedoc | null | Red Blend | Les Vignobles Foncalieu | null | null | null |
US | The outlines of a great Dry Creek Zin are here in the fleshy texture, polished tannins and ripe, briary flavors of wild red raspberries, cherries and blueberries. The problem is a certain sweet, glyceriney harshness that comes from very high alcohol, courtesy of the extreme vintage conditions. | null | 86 | 24 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Zinfandel | Mauritson | null | null | null |
US | Feels too soft and rather one-dimensional, although the flavors are very good. The best thing about the wine, aside from dryness, is the richness of tannins. The fruit veers toward blackberry marmalade and currants. Doesn't seem like an ager, so drink up. | Thompson Vineyard | 86 | 28 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Syrah | Tercero | null | null | null |
US | The exotic, earthy aspects of Pinot come out in this rich and enticing example. Aromas captivate with elements of rich fruit, toasted oak, wood smoke, forest floor and cola. The mouthfeel is broad and supple, the favors ripe, spicy and intricate, weaving together savory notes, dark fruits and exotic spices. All the layers linger on the long finish. | Toulouse Vineyard | 94 | 49 | California | Anderson Valley | null | Pinot Noir | MacPhail | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | MacPhail 2012 Toulouse Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) |
Australia | Concentrated and intense, this wine features a potent whack of oak on the nose, with dark fruit and mocha overtones. There are enough hints of bright, raspberry-tinged fruit to warrant optimism about its aging trajectory, but at the moment it is dark, heavy and slightly scorched. Try after 2017. | The Dead Arm | 90 | 65 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | null | Shiraz | D'Arenberg | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | D'Arenberg 2008 The Dead Arm Shiraz (McLaren Vale) |
US | Ripe, fruity and tannic, this shows lusty flavors of cherry and raspberry jam that finish sweet and spicy. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel. | null | 84 | 10 | California | California | California Other | Red Blend | Mad Crush | null | null | Mad Crush 2010 Red (California) |
Spain | Leesy whiffs of cured ham and salami are common, and this folds in grassiness and stone-fruit aromas as well. Chunky and fairly citric on the palate, this tastes mostly of orange and tangerine, while mango and nectarine notes pop up on the finish. | Zios | 87 | 19 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | null | Albariño | Lusco | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lusco 2014 Zios Albariño (Rías Baixas) |
Australia | Dense, dark, and young, this beauty is brimming with thrillingly clean, upscale fruit, if you can find it under heavy tannins. It's a well-structured wine with a solid core of blackberry and cassis fruit. Oak is moderate, but noticeable. The overall result is a fancy, very good Cab. | Show Reserve | 90 | 24 | South Australia | Coonawarra | null | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rosemount | null | null | null |
Chile | Aromas of tree bark, vanilla and herbs mix with peppery red fruit scents, while the palate is comfortable and herbal, with plum and dry oak notes. Peppery on the finish, and overall this is a nice but standard Chilean Cabernet that should strike most as being familiar. | Reserva Maitén Single Vineyard | 87 | 13 | Aconcagua Valley | null | null | Cabernet Sauvignon | Agustinos | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Agustinos 2007 Reserva Maitén Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Aconcagua Valley) |
US | From a vineyard site at the southern end of Oakville, where it touches Yountville, this is a gloriously dusty, smooth and age-worthy wine, bright in crisp red cherry and cranberry while offering deeper, darker elements of licorice and toffee. Concentrated, it's substantial and yet balanced, with something to say on the long finish. | Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard | 95 | 125 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Cabernet Sauvignon | Janzen | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Janzen 2012 Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) |
US | Dryness and herba notes mark this wine. Despite some rich oak influences, it comes down on the mineral and sage side, only vaguely suggesting fruitier notes of pineapples and peaches. | Stuhlmuller Vineyards Reserve | 86 | 32 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Chardonnay | Summers | null | null | null |
France | There are attractive floral and garrigue tones to the subtle fruit core of this wine, with hints of white cherry, melon rind and strawberry hull. The lively palate offers brisk acidity and lively tart-fruit flavors. A touch of white chocolate echos on the medium-length finish. | null | 87 | 12 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Côtes de Thongue | null | Rosé | Domaine Montrose | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Domaine Montrose 2013 Rosé (Côtes de Thongue) |
US | A seductive blend of Petite Sirah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Barbera, Alicante Bouschet and Mourvèdre, this wine sourced from old-vine grapes conveys an old-world sensibility. Juicy berry pie and black pepper surround a soft, structured core, finishing with a sprinkling of cinnamon. | Besieged Old Vine California Heritage Varietals | 88 | 16 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Red Blend | Ravenswood | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ravenswood 2013 Besieged Old Vine California Heritage Varietals Red (Sonoma County) |
Portugal | Attractive fruits with a good, juicy flavor characterize this easy, fresh wine. Black berry flavors and vivid acidity make it ready to drink now. | Serras de Azeitão | 85 | 10 | Península de Setúbal | null | null | Portuguese Red | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal | null | null | null |
US | Crisp and appetizing lemon and grapefruit flavors do their job very well in this vivid, refreshing and medium-bodied wine. Its bright acidity makes the mouth water and will help it pair beautifully with a wide variety of foods. | null | 90 | 20 | California | Lake County | null | Sauvignon Blanc | Lake and Vine Cellars | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Lake and Vine Cellars 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County) |
US | This softly delicious, complex wine is one of the reasons why Pinot Noir has soared in popularity lately. Made from the Dijon clones that give such fruity wines in California, it's filled with raspberry, cherry and smoky cedar flavors, with the silky elegance you want from this variety. Drink this flashy wine soon, to fully appreciate the youthful fruit. | Reserve | 93 | 57 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Pinot Noir | Frank Family | null | null | null |
US | This value-priced low-alcohol wine has all the refreshing elements for a good rosé: light body, mild watermelon and peach flavors and a crisp texture. It has fresh acidity and good balance, too. | Dry | 87 | 25 | California | California | California Other | Rosé | Bota Box | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Bota Box 2016 Dry Rosé (California) |
US | If you like your Voigniers flamboyant, this one's for you. It's an explosion of tangerines, golden mangoes, peaches and pears, with buttery, creamy overtones and a finish of honey. Lots of zesty acidity adds a balancing scour to the mouthfeel. | Estate | 90 | 28 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Viognier | Phoenix Ranch | null | null | null |
France | Tannins and red plums combine in this light, elegant wine. The acidity is important though, with the fruit fresh rather than warm. | null | 88 | 47 | Burgundy | Monthélie | null | Pinot Noir | Pierre Morey | null | null | null |
Italy | Enticingly fragrant, this offers alluring scents of rose, perfumed berry, chopped mint, menthol and cake spice. The elegant palate delivers tart red cherry, aromatic herb and star anise alongside fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. A mineral note signals the close. Give this time to fully develop. Drink 2019–2032. | null | 91 | 45 | Piedmont | Lessona | null | Nebbiolo | La Prevostura | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Prevostura 2012 Lessona |
France | A ripe, full wine that has almost too much weight, it offers a very rich texture and firm tannins. The blackberry jelly fruits are dense and powered by a fruity feel. Drink from 2016. | null | 86 | 17 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | null | Merlot | Château Larteau | null | null | null |
France | Close to Saint-Tropez the vineyards of the Massif des Maures have produced an attractively fruity wine that has an unusual blending including the rare Caladoc grape. Raspberry fruits are right up front, giving a bright, ripe character. | Cuvée Prestige | 87 | 15 | Provence | Vin de Pays des Maures | null | Rosé | Domaine d'Astros | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine d'Astros 2013 Cuvée Prestige Rosé (Vin de Pays des Maures) |
Chile | There's a movement in Chile toward the Limari Valley for cooler-climate grapes like Sauvignon Blanc, yet this one hasn't really found its groove. The wine seems a bit soft and distant, with dilute aromas and flavors of peach, melon and apple. Yet the body is moderate to heavy, and the finish is sort of mealy. | null | 83 | 12 | Limarí Valley | null | null | Sauvignon Blanc | Peñalolen | null | null | null |
US | Made from a 106-year-old vineyard in Napa Valley, this wine is usually referred to as Syrah, but its exact components are difficult to define, except to call the wine Rhône-like. It's luxuriously soft in the mouth, with complex flavors of black raspberries, cocoa, cola, herbs, peppery spices and sandalwood. Extraordinarily rich, the wine develops bottle nuances as it warms in the glass. | Orion Rossi Vineyard | 93 | 90 | California | St. Helena | Napa | Red Blend | Sean Thackrey | null | null | Sean Thackrey 2008 Orion Rossi Vineyard Red (St. Helena) |
US | Fruity and oaky, with rich flavors of pineapples, pears, buttercream, vanilla cookie and toasty meringue. Crisp acidity provides clean balance. | null | 86 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Chardonnay | Martin Ray | null | null | null |
US | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this wine suggests smoke, cocoa, dry chocolate, dark fruit and barrel spices. The flavors are chocolaty and candy-bar sweet backed by a firm grip of tannins. | Calico | 89 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Red Blend | Bergevin Lane | null | null | null |
Italy | This bright vintage of Soave Danieli (in a screwcap bottle) opens with drying mineral notes followed by sweet, mature melon, peach and citrus. The wine rests on the lees for a creamy feel and only 5% is aged in oak. | Danieli | 88 | 17 | Veneto | Soave | null | Garganega | Fattori | null | null | null |
Italy | Structured but elegant, this polished wine opens with scents of tilled earth, dark-skinned berry, dark baking spice and a delicate note of toasted almond. The smooth, full-bodied palate delivers juicy black cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and white pepper while velvety tannins and fresh acidity lend balance and finesse. | Deliella | 93 | 90 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | null | Nero d'Avola | Feudo Principi di Butera | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Feudo Principi di Butera 2013 Deliella Nero d'Avola (Sicilia) |
US | Great vineyards, great winery, great vintage: There's lots to like about this big, bold, fruity wine that manages to be complex and elegant at the same time. Masses of blackberry, black currant and violets, with smoke and vanilla from oak aging. What's hard to convey is the balance, richness, harmony and depth of flavor, which are really stunning. Age it for a few years if you want, but it's at or near its delicious best now. | null | 93 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Merlot | Stag's Leap Wine Cellars | null | null | null |
Chile | Aromas of papaya and melon are hit with a slight sulfuric note. This feels plump, with mild citric acidity. Flavors of grapefruit, lime and grass are green and bright, but turn pithy on the finish. | The 7th Generation Estate Bottled | 84 | 8 | Central Valley | null | null | Sauvignon Blanc | G7 | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | G7 2015 The 7th Generation Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley) |
Spain | Offers all the requisite almond and dried stone fruits one could ask for. The spicy palate is racy as can be, with flavors of mushroom, almond, sea salt and white pepper. The finish is long and powerful, and overall it is a serious Sherry with no cracks or flaws. Imported by W. J. Deutsch & Sons. | Bailen Dry Oloroso | 90 | 14 | Andalucia | Jerez | null | Sherry | Osborne | null | null | null |
Greece | This modern white starts with aromas of peach, lemon zest and tropical fruit, with a rich and rounded fruit palate. Crisp acidity finishes the wine cleanly. A versatile wine with wide appeal. | null | 88 | 20 | Santorini | null | null | Assyrtico | Boutari | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Boutari 2010 Assyrtico (Santorini) |
Italy | Aromas of dark berry, blue flower, baking spice and a whiff of forest floor come together in the glass. The vibrant palate starts off with wild cherry, clove and sage but then loses some steam midpalate. Fine-grained but not very persistent tannins offer support. It's already surprisingly accessible. Drink through 2016–2020. | null | 88 | 45 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | null | Sangiovese | Pinino | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pinino 2010 Brunello di Montalcino |
Austria | Thickly textured in the mouth, serving only to amplify the initial impressions of minerals and crushed stones. Apple and citrus flavors add crispness, turning downright zesty on the finish. Drink now-2020. | Spitzer Hochrain Smaragd | 90 | 66 | Wachau | null | null | Riesling | Franz Hirtzberger | null | null | null |
Argentina | Root beer and tree bark aromas give this a rooty, savory, almost baked quality. But the palate is ripe and pure, with cassis, black cherry and fresh prune flavors. Finishing fudge and coffee notes amid strong but respectable tannins make this a worthy value. | null | 88 | 13 | Mendoza Province | San Carlos | null | Cabernet Sauvignon | Carlos Basso | null | null | null |
Chile | Dry, brambly raspberry and cherry aromas lack much varietal character, while the palate is lively with acids but the flavors are drying, herbal and peppery, with basic plum and berry at the base. Decent wine but that's about it. | null | 84 | 10 | Colchagua Valley | null | null | Carmenère | Carma | null | null | null |
Italy | Barolo Cantina Tre Serre is a taut and well defined wine with earthy tones and some burmtt aromas of toasted bread or almond at the back of forest berry and root beer-like aromas. There's a long, silky feel in the mouth that underlines the wine's overall finesse. | Cantina Tre Serre | 88 | 50 | Piedmont | Barolo | null | Nebbiolo | Vinchio-Vaglio Serra | null | null | Vinchio-Vaglio Serra 2006 Cantina Tre Serre (Barolo) |
Italy | Planeta has done a terrific job of communicating the merits of Cerasuolo di Vittoria to wine drinkers around the world. This light, ruby-colored red wine is packed with bright fruit nuances and a crisp mouthfeel. It makes an ideal pairing partner to the best Italian pasta recipes. | null | 87 | 24 | Sicily & Sardinia | Cerasuolo di Vittoria | null | Red Blend | Planeta | null | null | null |
New Zealand | This medium-bodied wine successfully blends several disparate notes into a harmonious whole. Hints of just-turned earth, cola, root vegetables, clove and fresh greens join on the nose, while the palate adds fruitier overtones of red cherries and berries. The tannins are silky, the acids vibrant. | Province | 90 | 28 | Marlborough | null | null | Pinot Noir | Astrolabe | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Astrolabe 2014 Province Pinot Noir (Marlborough) |
France | No question that this is a wood-aged wine, with its raspberry fruit still under the strong influence of toast and spice. The fruit, though, is rich enough to balance the wine, its fruit tannins adding power and structure. Keep for 4–5 years. | La Futaille | 92 | 42 | Burgundy | Gevrey-Chambertin | null | Pinot Noir | Labouré-Roi | null | null | null |
US | This Chard competes well with others that are considerably more expensive. The palate exhibits the cool growing conditions of the vintage with tart acidity that brightens flavors of tropical fruit and orange. Notes of oak and lees lend complexity to this delicious wine. | Bench Break Vineyard | 91 | 32 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Chardonnay | Cambria | null | null | null |
US | A bit on the brawny side of Pinot Noir, with jagged tannins and plenty of full-bodied cherry fruit. Not a bad wine, but lacking the delicacy of the 2008 and 2009 vintages. | null | 87 | 28 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Pinot Noir | Alta Maria | null | null | Alta Maria 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) |
US | Reflecting the vintage, this Pinot is light and lithe in style. It shows tart cherry fruit and suggestions of chocolate, with bright acidity and a thin finish. | null | 89 | 50 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Pinot Noir | Bomb | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Bomb 2011 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) |
US | This substantial, 100% Cabernet mixes fruit flavors of plum and red currant, balanced against tart acids and chewy tannins. The fruit is somewhat buried under herbal flavors of leaf and forest, but the wine is built proportionately and does not fall apart through a moderately long finish. | null | 88 | 19 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | Balboa | null | null | null |
Italy | One of the leading wineries in the Cerasuolo di Vittoria appellation, Valle dell'Acate delivers an elegant and feminine expression, with bright aromas of blue flower, forest fruit and almond paste. The wine's natural freshness would stand up nicely to ricotta ravioli. | null | 90 | 23 | Sicily & Sardinia | Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico | null | Red Blend | Valle dell'Acate | null | null | null |
Spain | Albariño is not known for its aging potential, and this wine already seems to be on the way out. The nose veers toward apricot and cider, as does the palate. Finishes with a final kick of acidity. Drink soon, or wait for the 2005. | null | 84 | 21 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | null | Albariño | Don Olegario | null | null | null |
US | Full and deep, with a very ripe, raisined, pruney character. The alcohol is listed at just 13.5%, but the wine tastes much, much riper. Yet in the finish it thins out, without the weight or burn that one would normally expect in such ripe fruit. Hard to know what the winemaker did to produce this wine, but the end result does not hang together as well as it should. | null | 85 | 38 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Pinot Noir | Open Book | null | null | null |
France | Champy only makes two barrels of this wine. It's finely concentrated, and it has solid tannins and rich, powerful black-plum and cherry flavors. Keep it for at least 8–9 years. | null | 93 | null | Burgundy | Charmes-Chambertin | null | Pinot Noir | Maison Champy | null | null | null |
Italy | La Dama Amarone has an intense fragrance of plum, raisin and white chocolate, with whiffs of oak. The rich, round palate shows ripe black fruit, chocolate and well-integrated toasted notes of oak and espresso. This shows the warmth of the vintage and is approaching its optimum drinking window, so enjoy soon over the next few years. | null | 91 | 40 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | null | Red Blend | La Dama | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Dama 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico |
Italy | This opens with subtle red-skinned berry and baking spice aromas. The straightforward palate evokes red plum and clove alongside smooth tannins. Enjoy soon. | null | 87 | 16 | Piedmont | Dolcetto d'Alba | null | Dolcetto | Mauro Sebaste | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mauro Sebaste 2016 Dolcetto d'Alba |
France | This wine is soft, creamy and light. Attractive acidity along with a fresh apple character gives a fresh aftertaste. Drink now. This is one of the first vintages since Labouré-Roi, which was hit by scandal in 2012, passed into new ownership. | null | 85 | 16 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | null | Chardonnay | Labouré-Roi | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Labouré-Roi 2014 Mâcon-Villages |
Austria | The lemony nose promises freshness. Tangy citrus fruits are abundant on the flowing palate, which wraps you up in its easy freshness. This is balanced, fruity and very refreshing. | Kremser Wachtberg Reserve | 90 | null | Kremstal | null | null | Riesling | Türk | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Türk 2015 Kremser Wachtberg Reserve Riesling (Kremstal) |
Italy | This is a sophisticated and toasted expression of Pinot Grigio that offers thick tones of exotic fruit, apricot, butter, almond and butterscotch. The mouthfeel is creamy, soft and beautifully intense. | Sanct Valentin | 90 | 38 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | null | Pinot Grigio | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano | null | null | null |
Austria | Made from a single vineyard, this is Franz Weninger's flagship wine. Pure Blaufränkisch, it shows all the exotic flavors of the grape—mineral, spices, black cherries—packaged with dark tannins and smoky, toasty wood. To finish, there is cocoa along with a touch of sweet citrus. Great aging potential. | Dürrau | 93 | 129 | Burgenland | null | null | Blaufränkisch | Weninger | null | null | null |
Spain | Medicinal and leathery, this has an iodine aroma that takes the luster off the fruit. It feels short and choppy, with medicinal, gritty flavors of vitamin, red berry and red licorice. Juicy but edgy; tasted twice. | Luzon Verde | 82 | 9 | Levante | Jumilla | null | Monastrell | Bodegas Luzón | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Luzón 2011 Luzon Verde Monastrell (Jumilla) |
US | Light bodied and sheer, this delicately concentrated Pinot Noir offers subtle shades of black cherry and bramble. It's crisp and approachable with fine soft tannins and a slightly mineral finish. Drink now through 2020. | Doyle Family Vineyards Reserve | 88 | 35 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Pinot Noir | Timothy Moore | null | null | null |
US | Smoke and leather tack-room scents and flavors, making for a sharp, short, fruitless wine. | null | 81 | 15 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Pinot Noir | Château Bianca | null | null | null |
New Zealand | This combines bold fruit flavors reminiscent of peach or nectarine with leafy, herbal notes. The tomato and celery leaf tones provide a cool contrast to the ripe fruit, and a burst of crisp acids on the finish keeps the wine refreshing. | The Nest | 90 | 15 | Marlborough | null | null | Sauvignon Blanc | Lake Chalice | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Lake Chalice 2014 The Nest Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) |
US | A well-crafted blend of estate-grown Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot, this shows the bright-red cranberry fruit of the Cabernet and the spicy, meaty length of the Syrah. Drink this now, preferably with roast chicken. | Estate Blend | 89 | 36 | California | Mendocino | Mendocino/Lake Counties | Red Blend | Topel | null | null | null |
US | A touch of Riesling accentuates the fresh citrusy backbone on this Cabernet Sauvignon rosé. Dry in style with a sprightly light-footed tone, it offers loads of concentrated cherry and berry flavors. The finish is brisk and clean. | Dry | 89 | 15 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Rosé | Osprey's Dominion | Anna Lee C. Iijima | null | Osprey's Dominion 2016 Dry Rosé (North Fork of Long Island) |
South Africa | Soft Honeycomb cereal, toasted apple skin and pear lead the nose of this accessible wine, with pleasant hints of fresh herbs. The palate is clean and light on its feet, with vibrant acidity that kicks up the ripe apple, orange and white melon flavors. Drink this balanced beauty now. | Bush Vine | 89 | 13 | Western Cape | null | null | Chenin Blanc | Eikeboom | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Eikeboom 2016 Bush Vine Chenin Blanc (Western Cape) |
US | Grown in the very cool central-southwestern part of the appellation, by Sebastopol, this Pinot features crisp, mouthwatering acidity. And, in this wonderfully long hangtime vintage, its flavors are extraordinarily rich and pure, brimming with cherries and raspberries. It shows layers of complexity, yet is too young, with the parts unintegrated. Give it 4–5 years in a cool cellar. | Jenkins Vineyard | 93 | 70 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Pinot Noir | Lynmar | null | null | Lynmar 2007 Jenkins Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) |
Spain | Harmonious but mild cherry and raspberry aromas are light and nice. This is substantive enough, with rubbery tannins and some chewiness to the palate. Generic flavors of raspberry and red plum finish mellow and easy. | null | 87 | 13 | Northern Spain | Rioja | null | Tempranillo | Pingao | null | null | null |
Germany | This pretty little Gewürz boasts some fragrant, rose-like aromas, but surprisingly modest spice. Instead, there's plenty of syrupy pear flavors and a burst of citrus on the finish. | Durkheimer Nonnengarten Kabinett | 86 | 23 | Pfalz | null | null | Gewürztraminer | Darting | null | null | null |
South Africa | Jabulani seems aimed at bargain buyers who like fruity wines. This one is right on track: it's easy to drink, with caramel and tropical fruit flavors. Simple and forward, with some toast notes bringing up the rear. Imported by South African Premium Wines Ltd. | null | 84 | 10 | Western Cape | null | null | Chardonnay | Jabulani | null | null | null |
US | The honey and orange aromas, rich texture, full body and late-harvest flavors add up to a bold and fruity wine. With each sip, more complexity and depth comes out, making a lasting impression. | null | 89 | 13 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Chardonnay | Manifesto! | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Manifesto! 2013 Chardonnay (North Coast) |
US | A pretty basic but good red wine. It's dry, fruity, softly tannic and ready to drink now. The cherry flavors have a spicy, smoky oak edge. | Crystal Valley Cellars Franc | 85 | 22 | California | California | California Other | Cabernet Franc | Cosentino | null | null | null |
Austria | A steely side of Grüner here, very crisp with a strong mineral element. The wine is razor sharp and bright, with a brittle texture. With its vibrant acidity, this is a great food-pairing wine. Screw cap. | Kollmütz Federspiel | 89 | 14 | Wachau | null | null | Grüner Veltliner | Machherndl | null | null | null |
Italy | This wine delivers very ripe, almost jammy fruit aromas of cooked cherries and blackberries, cedar and old spice. The color is dark and concentrated with some brown hues and the mouthfeel is chewy, tart and dense. | I Creari | 85 | null | Veneto | Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso | null | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Marco Cottini | null | null | null |
US | This is the first round of wines from this project by John Wagner, who owns parts of Sierra Madre and John Sebastiano vineyards, and winemaker Paul Lato. Black-plum skins, roasted game, anise and sandalwood aromas show on the nose. Earthy and zesty, the palate delivers cranberry-beet juice along with roasted fennel, eucalyptus oil and bitter Earl Grey tea touches. | null | 93 | 40 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Pinot Noir | Peake Ranch | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Peake Ranch 2014 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) |
US | Simple and fruity, with jammy blackberry, cherry, cola and toffee flavors wrapped into smooth tannins. Comes from the warmer Happy Canyon region. | Vozelgang Vineyard | 85 | 24 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Syrah | Curtis | null | null | Curtis 2006 Vozelgang Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) |
Italy | Made with organically farmed fruit, this opens with dark aromas of licorice, plum, coffee and blackberry. It shows tight tannins and some astringency on the finish. | Alagna Superiore | 87 | 18 | Central Italy | Cesanese del Piglio | null | Cesanese d'Affile | Marcella Giuliani | null | null | null |
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