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59,639 | france | A fragrant wine, it offers truffle and red fruit aromas. The palate is ripe although it does have intense acidity, more bright red fruits than firmer structure. It feels almost ready to drink, fruity and fresh. | Les Vaucrains Premier Cru | 88 |
57,965 | us | A heavy bottle holds a wine that's dark gold in color and exuberant in lemon curd and vanilla. Surprisingly light on the palate, given the color, it has a relatively low oak presence and layered, caramel-apple finish. | Cuvée Natalie Estate | 87 |
28,882 | italy | Aromas recalling Mediterranean brush, fresh violet, moist soil and a toasted note lead the way. The straightforward palate offers juicy wild cherry, dried sage, espresso and a hint of anise alongside lithe tannins. Enjoy soon. | Mandorlaia Riserva | 87 |
34,777 | us | This overly generous Cabernet Franc is supported by 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Oak, pepper and herb characterize the aromas and flavors, with meatiness competing against notes of cedar. Soft, supple and brawny, the wine finishes in a hurry. | Caitlin's Select | 86 |
84,379 | italy | Here's a pristine and tonic Pinot Grigio from northern Italy presented in equally clean packaging. The wine delivers a crystalline appearance that is accented by measured aromas of citrus, light peach and white flower. | Altanuta | 86 |
6,190 | us | This wine oozes ripe lush flavors of boysenberry jam, milk chocolate and strawberry. It's very deep in color, has some tannins for added texture but is pretty smooth overall and seems to turn sweet on the finish. | Black Road | 87 |
81,136 | us | Intriguing and distinct aromas of lemon meringue, jasmine and perfumed ripe apple show on this bottling of a grape not grown much in this region. It's lean and racy on the sip, clinging to bright lemon zest and citrus-pith flavors, with a tart texture. These vines are promising. | Rava Blackjack Vineyard | 87 |
97,383 | us | Compared with the the regular bottling, this reserve has a touch more concentration to the black cherry fruit. It pays for it with some hard, rather stemmy tannins that can turn bitter. Give this some extra time to breathe after being opened. | Reserve | 87 |
124,864 | us | This wine is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec. Aromas of baking spice, red and black fruit and sweet spices are followed by dark-fruit flavors. The tannins come off as a bit dry and burly at present. | Svelte | 88 |
25,464 | italy | Tedeschi is one of the most respected winemaking families in Valpolicella but recently (over the past three or four years), they have adopted a much sweeter—and consequently more astringent—style of Amarone. It won't appeal to everyone, but the wine does offer bountiful aromas of dark fruit, herbs and green peppercorn. | Capitel Monte Olmi | 88 |
18,604 | france | While the wine is fresh, it also has a bitter, cheesy character that is more funky than fruity. The acidity is very present, giving a crisp edge. Drink now. | Les Pays de Pierres Dorées | 83 |
111,702 | us | This wine's peppery details act as counterpoint to its well-defined raspberry and cherry flavors. Streaks of toast and graphite add to the layers, suggesting further complexity will develop with another year or two in bottle. | Gregory Ranch | 91 |
51,422 | us | Cherry, cassis and a yeasty celebration of grapes mark this wine, which is a majority varietal with small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Medium bodied, it's softly approachable and priced to serve for a crowd. | Andriana's Cuvee | 88 |
127,837 | us | Nuanced in amped-up ripe pineapple, stone fruit and toasted honey, this is a balanced Chardonnay, well made from good fruit. It offers a taste of vanilla cream on the full-bodied finish. | Winemaker's Reserve | 87 |
109,601 | italy | Pretty aromas suggest ripe berry, spiced plum and a bit of eucalyptus. The polished palate offers mature blackberry and cinnamon alongside smooth but rather fleeting tannins. | Torre dei Venti | 87 |
122,019 | italy | The bottle that changed Italian wine forever, Tignanello is as modern and innovative as its first vintage many decades ago. Soft blackberry and cherry is backed by balanced spice, leather and toasted espresso. Those rich oak tones do a wonderful job of holding up the wine's natural richness and velvety smoothness. Hold 10 years or more. | Tignanello | 95 |
74,225 | france | A wine made entirely from Pinot Meunier is unusual. This perfumed wine with its soft acidity and open fruitiness suggests there should be more. It's an easy, apple and ripe pear flavored wine with acidity that gives everything an attractive lift. | Blanc de Noirs Brut | 89 |
101,413 | italy | This wine has beautiful complexity and balance backed by a soft, generous personality. Oak aging has shaped tones of spice, chocolate and vanilla with a smooth, rich texture that lasts long on the palate. Hedonistic and opulent. | Vigna Sant'Angelo | 88 |
66,052 | us | This Proprietor's Reserve Grenache is one of a handful of Maryhill's 2010 reds that improves upon the previous vintage. Sappy and relatively substantial, this has a core of Bing cherry, along with chewy tannins and an earthy finish. | Proprietor's Reserve | 86 |
68,502 | us | Named after the fourth art of Kama Sutra, this wine shows Juicy Fruit gum aromas as well as banana candies and a squeeze of lemon. There is a lime-pith tension to the powerful bubblegum ripeness alongside papaya, banana and yellow melon. | Summer Satine | 86 |
20,665 | chile | Overall this is a full-bodied Cabernet, with full berry, chocolate and creamy oak aromas, followed by a solid palate that features moderate acidity and ample oak influence. The flavors of creamy blackberry and plum are dark and oaky, showing chocolaty heft on the finish. | Reserva | 87 |
73,564 | argentina | Cherry and berry aromas are standard and good. Feels a bit edgy and clipped, with slightly herbal red plum flavors accented by a lot of oak and pepper. Turns real spicy and hot on the finish. | La Flor | 85 |
101,510 | us | Savory pepper and rustic gravel aromas meet with strawberry and dried cherry on the nose of this proprietary red blend that is widely available. Strawberry pie flavors dominate the sip, but there's also a lava rock minerality and a burst of acidity. | Mossfire Ranch | 88 |
106,496 | us | High alcohol gives this Zin some jalapeño-like heat. It shows classically ripe Dry Creek flavors of briary, brambly blackberry, raisin and chocolate. It will age, gradually losing fresh fruit and turning more leathery. | Mounts Vineyard Cypress Block | 87 |
62,725 | germany | Whiffs of pollen, saffron and spring ramps lend a savory tone to this semi-sweet Riesling. Waxy orange-peel and tangerine flavors brighten the palate, along with a nervy streak of lemon-lime acidity on the finish. | Ockfener Bockstein Erste Lage Kabinett | 87 |
111,321 | us | Intense stone-fruit and honeysuckle notes merge seamlessly with hints of smoke and crushed stone. While ripe and rich, it's also penetratingly dry, with juicy fruit flavors. It's gorgeously composed with striking lime-juice acidity and a savory, minerally tone that lingers. | Dry | 89 |
117,597 | italy | Combining muscle and finesse, this opens with scents that recall perfumed berry, iris, wet earth, leather and an earthy note of underbrush. The firmly structured, balanced palate offers juicy wild cherry, licorice, clove, grilled herb and a hint of toast framed in firm, mature tannins. Drink 2018–2033. | Poggio al Vento Riserva | 94 |
9,190 | italy | A pungent touch of apple skin or root beer gives this wine a sharp, immediate personality. At the back are dark fruit, leather and spice aromas and a clean, tonic finish. | Lagone | 86 |
30,033 | us | It would be all too easy to write this off as minimally ripe and sharply herbal, as it first appears. But with extensive aeration it blossoms into a wealth of detailed flavors—bright raspberry, tart citrus and fresh herb, all with impressive length. | 20 | 90 |
94,695 | spain | Stretched and woody on the nose, with not much fruit. It feels wide, grabby and tannic, with leathery, herbal berry flavors. Grabby on the finish, this is still quite tannic and a bit tough on the palate. | Prestigio | 85 |
17,489 | us | Intriguing aromas of lime zest and warm butter are enhanced by slightly botanical aromas of cut chives, kiwi and more green fruit. The palate is laced with easy flavors of apple, sea salt, dried peach and lime rind. | Roger Rose Vineyard | 89 |
51,999 | us | Another wine in what we have come to call the “black-beauty” style. It has heavily toasted oak, espresso, black cherry and menthol aromas and flavors. The fruit seems subdued here, but the wine is nevertheless well integrated, with a full mouthfeel and long finish. One of the best of this style; cellar it for four to six years, and it should drink nicely to 2010. | Reserve | 92 |
92,485 | italy | This has a dark, inky color, with rich aromas of black fruit, spice, leather and soft chocolate. The mouthfeel is smooth and luscious. | Pianezzo | 90 |
85,740 | germany | Dusty crushed mineral and smoke tones extend from start to finish in this sprightly off-dry Riesling. The palate balances savory and sweet well, highlighting its sweet red apple, honey and peach tones. The finish is moderately long. | Piesport Goldtröpfchen Kabinett Grosse Lage | 89 |
4,262 | france | A strongly perfumed wine, this is soft and just off-dry in character with some sucrosity. Crisp, fresh berry fruits are laced with acidity and finished with orange zest. | Mireille | 85 |
31,462 | portugal | From a great Douro vintage, this is a ripe wine, packed with generous fruit and concentrated tannins. Berry flavors and juicy acidity dominate a wine that has plenty of power while keeping elegance and stylishness. Drink now. | Reserva | 93 |
124,132 | portugal | A new venture from Dirk Niepoort, who has chosen the crisp and fresh Loureiro grape as the base for this tantalizingly refreshing wine. It is dry, dancing lightly on the palate with a lively citrus and grapefruit character. | Dócil | 90 |
69,521 | italy | This inky wine opens with black concentration and rich aromas of mature cherry, almond paste, spice, blackberry and plum. Integrated wood tones of leather and toasted coffee complete the picture and help render soft but structured tannins. Drink after 2015. | Sapaio | 94 |
9,450 | spain | Minty, oaky, smoky aromas of ripe blackberry draw you towards a saturated, full-bodied palate with hard tannins. Blackberry, cassis, pepper and chocolate flavors form a fine team, while this finishes with molten-chocolate richness but also heat and tannic clamp. Drink through 2028. | Reserva | 92 |
51,620 | portugal | All the ripe fruit potential of a Douro red is displayed in this unoaked wine. Intense blackberry flavors are laced with fruit tannins and plenty of acidity. The young wine has a mineral edge that gives the aftertaste a fine bite. Drink now. | Unoaked | 88 |
87,865 | france | The odd name of this wine—meeting in September—is because grapes from different parcels are blended directly in the press at harvest time in September. It is an easy, ripe and open, with attractive white-peach flavors and just a touch of tighter minerality. Drink now. | Rendez-Vous de Septembre | 88 |
1,448 | us | 2014 proves another banner year for this delightful blend of Sémillon from Monte Rosso Vineyard, Muscadelle from Pagani Ranch and Palomino and Muscadelle from Saitone Ranch. High-toned in tart, refreshing acidity, it offers hints of vanilla biscuit with its lime, apple and melon flavors, lingering in memory for days. | The Derivative | 94 |
10,391 | us | This is just delicious, showing all the fine attributes you'd want from a California Cabernet, except ageability. But who cares, when it's this rich in blackberry and cherry jam, cassis and chocolate, and so balanced? Winemaker John Falcone has brought his years of thoughtful winemaking to this Cab, and of course the favorable 2009 vintage helped. | Mia's Vineyard | 91 |
93,175 | italy | Aromas of chamomile flower, cut grass, tomato leaf and citrus fruit lead the nose on this crisp white. The vibrant palate presents unripe yellow peach, grapefruit, chopped herb and mineral alongside racy acidity. | Turmhof | 89 |
119,675 | germany | Salty, slatey minerality and electric acidity take center stage in this lean, intensely focused Riesling. It's dry in style but brightened by zesty lime, grapefruit and green apple flavors that meander deliciously on the finish. | Brauneberg Juffer Sonnenuhr Trocken GG | 92 |
411 | us | A nice Cabernet for this everyday price. Dry and smooth, it shows interesting flavors of black currants, plums, herbs and spice, with a touch of smoky oak. | Split Oak Vineyard | 85 |
23,860 | south africa | This delicious rosé is a combination of sweet strawberry and a touch of lemon crispness on the nose and the palate. Its light, elegant character is supported by a dancing acidity and a balance of ripe berry flavors and minerality. A great food pairing choice or stellar solo sip. | Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé | 90 |
26,928 | brazil | This wine's cola, forest floor, cherry and cassis aromas are promising, but on the palate it's a tannic crusher, with mouth-blasting acids. It feels abrasive and tastes of rubbery black fruits. | Agnus Encruzilhada do Sul | 82 |
50,570 | france | Full bodied and richly textured, this wine stood out in a flight of southern Rhônes for its obvious oak. It's a toasty, cedary, vanilla-laden wine, but with enough fruit weight to support the wood. Drink it now if you like that style, or give it a few years' in the cellar and see if the fruit emerges over time. | Les Christins | 90 |
55,382 | france | Made from 65- to 80-year-old vines, this wine offers wood spice as well as apple and citrus fruit flavors. An underlying richness balances the acidity and crisp texture. The wine is ready to drink, although it will be better from 2017. | Climat Sous les Plantes | 88 |
96,980 | chile | Lightly roasted berry and cassis aromas are a touch hot but good. This wine is solid on the palate, with hard-smacking tannins. Flavors of chocolate, spicy berry fruit and a touch of campfire finish more roasted than fruity. | Reserva | 87 |
41,747 | italy | Oak, espresso and toast aromas jump out of the glass. The tightly wound palate delivers plum cake, roasted coffee bean, oak extract, licorice, a confectionary note and licorice but not much fruit richness. Raspy wood tannins provide the framework. | Altero | 88 |
21,409 | canada | It's no surprise that excellent icewine is being made in the Niagara region of Canada, but this Vidal offering from Jackson-Triggs is a pleasure nonetheless. With its layered aromas and flavors of orange, apricot and honey lifted by crisp acidity, this is both approachable and collectible. A serious wine with a fun and flirty side. Imported by Icon Estates. | Proprietors' Reserve Icewine | 91 |
122,348 | us | Intensity and subtle power are the hallmarks of this full-bodied, very ripe and fruit-saturated wine. While waves of blackberry jam and sweet black cherry coat the tongue, a sense of sweetness and viscosity clings to the sides of the mouth. | Ten Zin | 91 |
129,254 | austria | An almost minty lift puts a very different spin on the blueberry fruit. The toned but concentrated palate sings with full fruit and juicy freshness, but there is a solid base with a dense, muscular texture. Tannins are ripe but the defining factor is a juicy, appetizing freshness. | Goldberg Alte Reben | 93 |
89,345 | france | Steely, mineral style, very crisp. The texture is bone dry, with grapefruit and lime flavors, a wine under tight tension. It has lightness and extreme freshness. | Burg | 86 |
26,766 | us | This is a very full and deep wine, with aromas of black plum, mulberry, Dr Pepper, mint-chocolate chip and purple flowers. It's hearty on the palate as well, with black tea and rose petals showing alongside thick, rich mulberry, clove and baking spice galore. It's not dainty at all. | Aubaine Vineyard | 92 |
55,492 | italy | Cabernet, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah produce a sophisticated and refined blend that boasts fantastic power and intensity. The wine is dark, chewy, rich and bursting with flavors of mature berry, spice, cola, leather and tobacco. | Cum Laude | 92 |
43,907 | france | The top cuvée from Roubine, this unusual blend of Tibouren and Clairette is intensely perfumed and ripe and with a fine stylish character. It is an impressive wine with yellow fruits as well as red currant and citrus. This food friendly wine should age a bit, so drink from late 2017. | Inspire | 93 |
66,712 | us | This is dilute to the point of being thin, showing pale flavors of apple and underripe peach. A plastic note runs through it also. Tasted twice with consistent results. | Domaine Danielle Laurent | 86 |
1,385 | germany | Crisp, cutting lime and lemon lend verve to crisp green apple and pear flavors in this fruity, fresh Riesling. It's approachable and refreshing, slicked with subtle honey and spice tones. The finish is brisk and clean. | Essence | 88 |
71,743 | austria | Ripe and perfumed, this has almond, apple and baked-pear flavors that are layered with notes of nutmeg and pepper. It's a concentrated wine, with acidity that has become rounded. Made from a top Kamptal vineyard, this has the potential for aging further. Screwcap. | Kammerner Lamm Reserve | 93 |
121,519 | us | A 100% varietal wine aged more than two years in French oak, this is earthy and rustically unfussy, offering a structure of integrated tannin that shades shy fruit. | Estate | 85 |
90,675 | us | Deep color and lots of concentration make this full-bodied wine stand out. It has smoky, black-peppery aromas along with ripe but not sweet blackberry and black-cherry flavors. Firm tannins add texture. This boldness needs rich food for a pairing. | Reserve | 90 |
49,713 | us | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (25%) and Cabernet Franc from Klipsun, Ciel du Cheval, and Upchurch vineyards, this wine offers brooding notes of bittersweet chocolate, assorted red and black fruit, licorice, mineral and high-toned dried herbs. Reserved in style, it's full of coffee and cherry flavors, with mouthwatering acids and enough structure to go the distance. | Chaleur Estate | 91 |
81,638 | us | A very nice interpretation of coastal Chardonnnay, from this increasingly well-regarded vineyard. It's rich in notes of peach smoothie, pineapple tart, buttered toast, vanilla, honey and creamy lees, yet manages to finish dry. Brightened by crisp acidity, it never loses a sense of pin-pointed focus. Drink now. | Soberanes Vineyard | 92 |
68,875 | us | Light in color and light-bodied in the mouth, this Grenache-based Rhône blend offers easy, sweet flavors of cherries, cola, vanilla and oak. | Cuvée Jeanne Marie | 85 |
43,960 | france | A smoothly ripe wine, with swathes of cherry and black currant fruits balanced by lively acidity. The wine, with its richness and the tannic structure, could well age for 3-4 years, although its fruitiness makes it delicious now. | Cuvée de la Lure | 91 |
120,755 | bulgaria | Easygoing and not too complex this straightforward Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas and flavors of red cherry, plum and black currant. The finish is medium length with persistent soft tannins. | Veni Vidi Vici | 86 |
11,274 | portugal | The wine is ripe, generous and lightly structured. Black currant and black plum fruits surround a dry core that gives texture. It's not for long-term aging. | Tapada dos Coelheiros | 86 |
16,326 | us | This well-aged Cab offers savory and lovely aromas of salted Asian plum, light licorice, dried violets and lilacs, and expertly seasoned beef. The palate retains a tense, chewy structure and juicy acidity that frames flavors of dried blueberry, rose hips and more plum. | George's Vineyard | 94 |
21,605 | italy | This Taurasi, made from Southern Italy's noble Aglianico grape, unfolds with earthy aromas of tilled soil, black fruit and flint. The palate delivers a core of tight black cherry, tobacco, white pepper and smoke notes along with big velvety tannins. | Riserva | 91 |
89,831 | us | While dry and impeccably elegant, this buoyantly perfumed Riesling balances subtle notes of honeysuckle and bees wax against a backdrop of luscious, mango, pineapple and peach flavors. The palate is satisfying and supple yet balanced by a sheen of lemon-lime acidity. Finishes long with a savory flick of pollen. | Dry | 92 |
33,562 | us | This is a good, well-made wine that hits the spot, with lively apple and citrus aromas, fresh and crisp fruit flavors, a lively mouthfeel and tangy finish. It will be easy to pair with appetizers, seafood and light entrees. | Blue Quail | 88 |
110,839 | us | The winery's robust blend of Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, some of which comes from Monte Rosso, is structured and surprisingly high-toned, offering herbal cherry, raspberry, cigar box and peppery spice. Aged in bottle for a while, it's enjoyable now and has the bones to get better; try after 2016. | Tesoro | 92 |
65,181 | us | Kiona Vineyard makes up the majority of the fruit for this wine, with the balance coming from Olsen. Aromas of char, plum, wood spice and sliced red apple lead to full-bodied fruit flavors. The tannins show some grittiness. | Yonder | 88 |
118,664 | us | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this wine opens with reserved aromas of herbs and assorted barrel spices, with blackberry lurking in the background. The plimp black-fruit flavors have depth and immediate appeal. | Anne Martin McCool | 91 |
119,889 | germany | This medium-dry spätlese balances savory with sweet. Initially earthy, mineral tones build to plumper peach and pear through the midpalate. It's gossamer in texture, but finishes strong with a polished strike of steel and acid. | Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese | 88 |
91,802 | us | This is a very light, thin, spicy wine, pleasant but undistinguished. | 'Vie!' | 83 |
106,392 | us | More aromatically restrained than its Oak Ridge Vineyard counterpart, the Atavus Vineyard wine brings notes of rose petal, herbs, lees and spice. The palate is textured with tremendous energy and tension to the fruit and savory flavors as they dance and tussle toward a long, graceful finish. | Atavus Vineyard | 91 |
11,730 | italy | This blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio opens with intense aromas of lemon blossom, pear, apple and flint. The linear palate delivers succulent white peach, green apple and lemon-lime alongside bright acidity. | Vigne | 90 |
64,993 | us | Whiffs of toasted wood and cardamom lend a warm, spicy tone to concentrated black-fruit notes on this boldly tannic, structured Cab. Brisk acidity adds balance to fruit and body, highlighting delicate herb notes on the finish. | Reserve | 86 |
101,503 | chile | This opaque Carmenère opens with oaky, charred aromas of black fruits, coconut and burnt toast. The palate is full, meandering and ultimately heavy and extracted. Dark, toasty flavors of black fruits, resiny oak and vanilla finish with grabby tannins, spiky acidity and long-lasting blackened notes. | Alpha | 88 |
4,891 | chile | Raspberry, plum, leather and earth aromas lead to spice tones on the nose. This feels snappy and juicy, while herbs, red plum, red currant and mild oak flavors end with good weight, balance and oak-based spice notes. | Chungará Gran Reserva | 87 |
66,029 | us | This has a pale salmon color and aromas like those of Pinot Noir, including the walk-in-the-forest smell. Crisp cherry flavors lead to an intriguing mushroom note on the finish. Nearly dry, the texture is plush and soothing, while the finish is soft and lingering. | Brut Rosé | 90 |
28,983 | france | Light and bright with plenty of fruit and a lsoft texture, this lemon-flavored wine has crisp acidity and a ready-to-drink freshness. Drink now. | Le Grand Caillou | 84 |
122,666 | us | A rich Chardonnay—this is packed with apricot, orange jam, buttered toast and spice flavors that are wrapped into a creamy texture. It's a dry wine, boosted with bright, citrusy acidity. | Dutton Ranch - Mill Station Vineyard | 89 |
42,726 | france | Still young, this is going to be a ripe wine with a fine structure and rich fruitiness. It has a mineral edge and concentration from the old vines. The berry fruits have been smoothed by the wood aging to give a rich wine that will age further. Drink from 2017. | Le Grand Bouqueteau Réserve | 92 |
27,639 | france | Opulent richness combines with an aromatic delicacy, with honey, orange and acacia. The freshness and acid-sweetness balance of Castelnau are already accessible. | Castelnau de Suduiraut | 90 |
46,229 | italy | Green apple, stone fruit and citrus aromas carry over to the palate with lemon-lime. This easy-drinking wine would make a nice apéritif or pair it with lightly seasoned pastas dishes. | U Cantu | 85 |
74,869 | argentina | Strained, funky aromas of corn chips don't include much fruit. This is mostly acid on the palate, while it tastes raw, choppy and citric. A tart finish fails to rescue this substandard rosé. | Malbec | 82 |
35,930 | france | On the south side of the village of Chablis, the Vaillons vineyard is on the cool, left bank of the river Serein. It is fruity with a creamy texture and a line of steely acidity that often marks out the premier crus, giving this wine the chance to age. Drink from 2017. | Les Vaillons Premier Cru | 91 |
92,129 | us | This light but vibrant and dry wine smells like fresh peaches, tastes like white raspberries and wakes up the mouth with crisp acidity. A floral character comes out with the second sip, and the mouthfeel seems to broaden and smooth on the finish. | Estate | 90 |
48,497 | us | Thick black cherry, vanilla, licorice and kirsch aromas show on the nose of this blend of 40% Syrah, 34% Grenache and 26% Mourvèdre. The palate is also rich and juicy, with black currant, nutmeg and caramel-laced cappuccino flavors, bolstered by bright acidity. | Tres Violet | 92 |
78,972 | argentina | Grassy, lightly weedy aromas set up a palate with sweet citrus and melony flavors. This is sticky and a touch mealy come finishing time, with a fleshy, unctuous feel and only modest structure and acidity. | Tardío Late Harvest | 85 |
71,582 | italy | Made with air dried grapes, this fruity blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Corvina (a native grape of Veneto, northern Italy) opens with raw notes of cherry, blackberry and exotic spice. It's smooth and rich with a powerful blast of cherry on the close. | Le Soraie | 88 |
123,220 | us | The appellation continues to impress with this variety, well showcased by this producer. White flowers and waxy apple form its character foremost, followed by lemon peel and zest. A dry, salty finish makes for a conclusively satisfying end. | Frank Johnson | 90 |
3,290 | italy | The bouquet here is very floral and intense: you'll get jasmine, honeysuckle, sweet apple, mango and other exotic fruits. The wine tastes clean, sweet and dense and has fragrant flavors that accompany you glass after glass. | Le Fossette | 87 |
46,646 | us | Oak-driven aromas are strong on the nose, with buttered popcorn dominating. Full and rich, notes of cedar and toast pervade over a hint of green apple. A bit lazy on the palate, this oaked style is for those who enjoy rich and creamy Chardonnay. | Barrel Fermented | 85 |
127,337 | us | Young and tightly wound, this wine from the family's Olivet Lane Vineyard is reduced and generous in oak and spicy dark cherry, its aromas resplendent in rose petal. Layered and soft, it's big on complexity and plush textures, with a lengthy, caramel-and cola-laced finish. | Olivet Lane | 88 |